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Yvonne Jones Brewster OBE, formerly known as Yvonne Clarke, was born on October 7, 1938. She is a Jamaican actress, theatre director, and businesswoman recognised for portraying Ruth Harding in the BBC series Doctors. Additionally, she played a key role in establishing the theatre companies Talawa in the UK and The Barn in Jamaica.

Paul Boateng won a seat on the Greater London Council for Walthamstow in 1981, during Ken Livingstone's leadership. He became the second individual of Afro-Caribbean heritage to serve on the GLC. In his roles as chair of the police committee and vice-chair of the ethnic minorities committee, Boateng pushed for increased transparency within the Metropolitan Police and condemned racism in their interactions with black and Asian communities.

Established in 1986, Talawa Theatre Company is a prominent Black British theatre company that has made significant contributions to the arts scene in the UK. The company is known for its commitment to reimagining classic plays, nurturing emerging writing and directing talent, and creating new works that reflect the experiences of the Black British Community, as well as the Caribbean and African diaspora in Britain.

Mona Hammond OBE (born Mavis Chin; 1 January 1931 – 4 July 2022) was a Jamaican-British actress and co-founder of the Talawa Theatre Company. Born in Tweedside, Jamaica, Hammond immigrated to the United Kingdom in 1959, where she lived for the rest of her life. Hammond had a long and distinguished stage career. She was best known for her work on British television and played Blossom Jackson in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Arthur Stanley Wint, OD, MBE (25 May 1920 – 19 October 1992) was a Jamaican Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot during the Second World War, Sprinter, Physician, and later High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. Competing at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics, whilst a medical student at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, he won two gold and two silver medals, becoming the first Jamaican Olympic gold medalist.

Ozwald Boateng, OBE Born in London's Muswell Hill district on 28 February 1967, Ozwald Boateng was raised by Ghanaian parents who instilled in him a love for fashion. At just eight years old, his mother gifted him his first suit, a stylish double-breasted ensemble in purple mohair. Boateng's passion for design grew when he took on a summer job at 14, sewing linings into suits.

Neil Emile Elias Kenlock MBE a Jamaican-born photographer and media professional, was born in 1950 and has been a resident of London since the 1960s. Notably, Kenlock served as the official photographer for the British Black Panthers during the 1960s and 1970s, contributing significantly to documenting the black experience in the UK.

Amal Fashanu's commitment to social causes is evident through her collaboration with her father, former footballer John Fashanu, in establishing the Justin Fashanu Foundation. This foundation aims to combat prejudice and address homophobia within the realm of sports.

Choice FM, Britain's pioneering black radio station, began its journey in the 1990s within a modest studio located in a Brixton housing estate. Despite its humble beginnings, the station quickly surpassed all expectations and achieved remarkable success. The Trinity Gardens studio transformed into a 24-hour music hub, offering a refreshing alternative to mainstream music and serving as a platform to promote talented black artists from around the globe.