• Faustina Anyanwu
• Activism
• Black British
• June 20, 2024
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• 3 minutes Read

Stephen Lawrence Day: Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE to issue certificates to 44 successful Black Entrepreneurs at SOAS 

Black British Initiative celebrates the first swathe of graduates of its MBA 30 program in partnership with Baroness Doreen Lawrence’s Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation and SOAS, University of London at today’s Graduation Ceremony.

Among the recipients is, Patrick Hutchinson – the social justice hero, personal trainer and children’s coach, who received global attention when he carried an injured counter-protestor to safety during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in London.

• Faustina Anyanwu
• Activism
• Black entertainment
• June 19, 2024
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• 2 minutes Read

“Ain’t I a Woman?”: Satire Tackles Racism & Sexism Faced by Black Women

The powerful question, “Ain’t I a Woman?” cuts through history, demanding recognition of Black women’s humanity and rights.

It first resonated in 1851, when abolitionist Sojourner Truth challenged societal norms at a Women’s Rights Convention.

• Faustina Anyanwu
• Activism
• African leadership
• July 22, 2020
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• 4 minutes Read

Kakwenza Rukirabashaija: Ugandan Author Tortured For Criticising the Government In His Book.

Prior to his arrest, Mr Rukirabashaija had released his critical political satirical book “The Greedy Barbarian” which took on the corrupt government of Uganda and other African leaders.
Despite the backlash from his previous book, Kakwenza upon his release has gone on to chronicle his account of the torture and abuses he suffered in the hands of the CMI in his new book, Banana Republic.