Tribute to National Icon and Pillar of our Community Dame Jocelyn Barrow by Yansie Rolston
Trooper, Fighter, Campaigner, Stalwart Our community is saddened by the passing of Dame Jocelyn Barrow a Stalwart, Activist, Pioneer and Campaigner. Words alone cannot convey the appreciation that I have for the tremendous impact that she has had on me. Dame Barrow laid the cornerstone for my journey into activism. Six months ago there were […]
Not Waving but Drowning!
by Yvonne Field (A Reflection on the Coronavirus pandemic) As the impact of the Coronavirus takes hold in London followed closely by the West Midlands and with the number of positive cases and death toll rising daily. I keep seeing images of the Titanic in my minds’ eye which seems to be playing tricks with me, […]
From London to Addis Ababa, becoming an African Union Youth Volunteer by Jordi Reo
View fullsize The journey started in June 2018 by submitting my application to become an African Union Youth Volunteer, from my house in Stepney Green in London. It was a long time that I was wishing to contribute to Africa’s development and at the same time living in the continent. The AU-YVC is a […]
Decolonising Economics: Personal thoughts and critical thinking by Anabela Semedo
The facilitators: Guppi Bola and Noni Makuyana. Recently, I had a pleasure to attend Stir for Action workshop. I felt empowered to be surrounded by positive thinkers as well as seeing strong women of colour, sharing excellent knowledge and facilitate a space where I could see things from a different angle. Going into the workshop, […]
BttF 2: Angeli Sweeney reflects on the trip to Rotterdam
By Angeli Sweeney R – Reality Of this place, Reverberates, O– Opens my mind; it’s energizing, T– Talks to my creative, speaks to my muse T– Telling me, unequivocally, that we are rising , E– Everywhere I turn, surprised I see my hue, R– Reflected in Rotterdam, imagined in Netherlands D– Do they really See […]
BttF 2: Strange things do happen in Rotterdam & Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot by Yansie Rolston
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Recently, we went to Rotterdam for another Black to the Future 2.0 study visit. Read the blogs below to find out more about our learning journey. By Yansie Rolston View fullsize […]
WHAT IS INTERGENERATIONAL WORKING – conversations with a young person by Yansie Rolston
WHAT IS INTERGENERATIONAL WORKING – conversations with a young person Yansie Rolston How will we, can we understand what is our true purpose Our brain is not even yet fully mature You expect us to fill some really big boots Can’t you see that we are still seeking, searching, growing Help us, nurture us, guide […]
Organisations that began the Welcomeship project in 2018 came back together in Berlin to… by Odiri Ighamre
Six of seven groups that began the Welcomeship project in 2018 came back together in Berlin to share the learning and experience of delivering the Welcomeship Project, disseminating the outcomes and thinking about next steps. The workshops were organised creatively by YEPP, everyone led different parts of the process and feedback flowed easily, sharing the […]
As we approach the end of the year and a new decade beckons’ by Yvonne Field
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize As we approach the end of the year and a new decade beckons, I find myself reflecting on some of […]
Black to the Future II: Munich experience & Visiting LORA Radio – Afro Youth
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize MUNICH Otis Thomas My […]
My mentoring journey with Michael Hamilton from Ubele and how it helped me become a change agent in STEM. An interview with Paulette Watson.
View fullsize Paulette Watson has been recently awarded with WinTRADE Women of Engineering Award by the Ministry of Defence. Paulette is the CEO for Academy Achievers and works with children and young people aged between 5-19yrs who are vulnerable, disaffected, disadvantaged, and come from hard to reach communities. Academy Achievers is leading in Science […]
The Hook is Football. How is the Welcomeship project supporting entrepreneurship learning with local young people?
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize by Odiri Ighamre Welcomeship is an exciting new model for entrepreneurship learning with local young people and a great tool for inclusion. Ubele have been working closely with leaders Alfred Ekpenyong and Romario Hines – Mcleod from Youth Engagement Solutions in Brent. An organisation that uses […]
