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Born in 1959 in Barbados, Rosemarie Mallett relocated to the United Kingdom during her childhood. She attended Foxford Comprehensive School in Coventry, West Midlands, England, and pursued history and French at the University of Sussex, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1981. The historic appointment of the Venerable Dr Rosemarie Mallett in 2022 as the Bishop of Croydon marks a significant milestone for the Church of England.

Apart from her musical endeavours, Leigh-Anne is also known for her advocacy work on various racial issues and her efforts towards promoting racial equality. Her dedication to these causes led to her receiving the National Diversity and Visionary Honour Award. Furthermore, her documentary titled "Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop & Power" released in 2021 received critical acclaim and was even nominated for Best Authored Documentary at the 26th National Television Awards.

Mark Alleyne holds the distinction of being the first Black British and the third Black individual overall to coach an English first-class cricket team. He follows in the footsteps of Derief Taylor and John Shepherd, making a significant impact in the world of cricket coaching.

Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua OBE was born on October 15, 1989, in Watford, Hertfordshire. His parents are Yeta and Robert Joshua, with his mother being of Nigerian descent and his father having Nigerian and Irish roots. Joshua's Nigerian heritage can be traced back to the Yoruba people, where he holds an aristocratic rank. Interestingly, his cousin, Ben Ileyemi, is also a professional boxer, and they both began their professional boxing careers in 2013.

Born and raised in Wandsworth, London, Leomie Anderson is of Jamaican descent and embarked on her modelling career at the young age of 14 after being discovered. Initially aspiring to become a fashion journalist, her path took a different turn when she caught the attention of renowned designer Marc Jacobs at the age of 17, who promptly booked her for her first catwalk show, marking the beginning of a fruitful collaboration.

May 31st Andi Oliver, a dynamic and exuberant presence, has firmly established herself as the beloved host of BBC Two's Great British...

May 30th Diane Abbott MP Diane Julie Abbott, born in 1953, is a British politician and the MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington since...

May 29th Richard Clifford Blackwood (born 15 May 1972) is a British actor, presenter, and rapper. Between 2015 and 2018, he played...

May 28th June Konadu Sarpong, OBE, (born 31 May 1977) is a British television presenter and executive. She was a panellist on ITV's Loose...