She has been a significant force of change in how contemporary women live today. “When I was in school, I didn’t learn about my history… Black History Month sheds light on what people have done in the past and continue to do now because of those who paved the way for us,” said 1st Lt. Shaday Mitchell, 10th Missile Squadron mission combat crew commander. By Devin Doskey, 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs

This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Sade and her company, really well they are everything we want of the next generation.”, Evaristo said: “She set up the magazine in 2015, the year she graduated from Bristol University, because she was frustrated with the under-representation of people of colour in the media. She also has Sickle Cell, and has been recently gathering signatures to petition the government to include Sickle Cell Anaemia in illnesses eligible for the MedEx card.”, Banjo said: “Omar started a street dance collective called IMD Legion in 2010. of the Air Force, 1st Lt. to General, diversity is critical. Members of the 341st Operations Group planned multiple events at the Youth Center. A lot of the youth Omar has mentored over the years are from underprivileged backgrounds. “Without diversity, we risk failure of the mission,” said Hall. The children created their own dreams for making a positive impact, wrote them on paper hands and created a wall display. The Black History Month reading program was an initiative to read books highlighting the accomplishments of black people in history, including the “I Have A Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Devin Doskey)

(Rick Wilking/Reuters) Diversity allows Airmen from different walks of life, experiences and backgrounds to work together and fight for one purpose. Do not submit unsolicited proposals, or other business ideas or inquiries to this forum. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Maya Angelou has always been a huge source of inspiration. The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Devin Doskey), Col. Jennifer Reeves, 341st Missile Wing commander, and Capt. The annual event celebrates the contribution and achievements of black figures in British life. I think it’s important for young girls and boys to be encouraged to read and learn about influential women like Angelou. “When you have individuals with different experiences, skillsets, mentalities, and perspectives, you can find more solutions to problems.”.

Not only did this book change the literary world and open doors for African American authors and women, it spoke to me on a deeper and personal level. Maya Angelou has always been a huge source of inspiration. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Features headline stories, celebrity photos, columns, interviews, reviews and more. Daily Black news for African American professionals. Books are displayed for a Black History Month event at the Youth Center Feb. 12, 2020, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. At only 23 years old, she gives me great hope for the future.”, Enninful added: “Lavinya is special because she believes in the power of education and the arts to ultimately transform the lives of young people. As well as being London’s first poet laureat, he is also a director and photographer, and his existence gives me confidence and hope in the future.”, Hutchinson said: “He is a young man that was stabbed seven times – and if most of us had been stabbed seven times we wouldn’t be here to tell the tale – but by the grace of the Higher Power, Amani is still with us and he’s here to tell the tale.

He has almost single handedly stimulated a well being culture for young black men and women in Lambeth.”, George said: “He’s a 24-year-old poet from South London, and has persisted through personal tragedy to make the case for change.”, Rose said: “He runs and is the head of our local community black radio station in Nottingham.

Subscribe now. As it stands, we are taught very little about black British history in school outside of the slave trade and you will struggle to find positive examples of black British contributions to society across the rest of the syllabus. But make no mistake, I would do it any month of the year because I think the work, in fact I know that the work, that Tobi is doing is really vital.”, Amaechi said: “Akala’s life and work are seminal sources for anyone striving to understand the human condition and how race and racism, which have defined so much of our history and continue to define our collective future. The youths then created their own dreams for making a positive impact, wrote their dream on paper hands and created a wall display. “When you lack diversity, it can lead to communication barriers; and when you’re talking about a mission that is as important as the mission we have here, it’s important to make sure everyone is included and heard,” said Miller. He has literally saved young boys from the dangerous streets of gang and drug culture to take them to new heights. ', GOT a story? In years gone by, October has been the only time of year when the UK talks about the achievements of Black people in Britain. Black history is the story of African Americans in the United States and elsewhere. He’s a point of reference for reform in the community. The 452nd was an all-African-American anti-aircraft artillery unit in the U.S. Army. She’s always wanting to give young people a voice.”, “Mrs Levy and her son Nathaniel represent the soul of the wider community of which they live. The Black Curriculum aims to change that.”, She said: “I couldn’t not nominate Papa B, my other half, who at home and outside commits to making, especially black young men, feel really empowered. It was revolutionary at the time it was published. This Black History Month, let’s focus on the present A voter fills in her ballot at a polling place in Westminster, Colo., on Nov. 4, 2014. She’s dynamic. As with most social issues regarding Black people, they’re intersectional so Danielle has focused a lot of her attention on Black disabled individuals as they experience the plight of racism as well as discrimination as a result of their disability. This year’s poster honors the 452nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the desegregation of the U.S. Coast Guard, and the massacre of Wereth 11. Her work empowered and gave voice to the African American community.

Alison is an inspirational leader, change maker and I am delighted to nominate her a voice for the future, to celebrate black history month.”, Black History Month Next Gen Trailblazers: The full list of people making a difference, Harry and Meghan's call: We must end structural racism in Britain, Our Next Gen Trailblazers list will champion Black Britons' triumphs, ‘I was nervous as can be, but Harry and Meghan carried the discussion’. This forum may not be used for the submission of any claim, demand, informal or formal complaint, or any other form of legal and/or administrative notice or process, or for the exhaustion of any legal and/or administrative remedy. News › UK Black History Month Next Gen Trailblazers: The full list of people making a difference The Duke and Duchess’s list of trailblazers, … “But today, you see black leaders, female leaders and Hispanic leaders in top positions. It is also known as African American History Month and is a celebration of achievements by African Americans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Devin Doskey), A child writes his dream on a paper hand during a Black History Month event at the Youth Center Feb. 12, 2020, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. As an African American woman in the ’60s in America during racial segregation, she showed unfaltering determination. By Senior Airman Clayton Wear, 30th Space Wing Public Affairs