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Established in 2013, Rise is a non-profit social enterprise founded by Sandra Gordon and Lynn Mareno with the aim of addressing the underrepresentation of black businesses on the high street.

Part II - Daniel Kaluuya At 18, Kaluuya was hired as a writer on the cult E4 drama Skins, and played the part of Posh Kenneth. He was “one of the youngest people ever to have written an hour of primetime television drama

Daniel Kaluuya, a British actor born on 24 February 1989, has made a significant impact both on screen and stage throughout his career. His talent and dedication have been recognised with prestigious awards

Benjamin Kwasi Burrell, a talented composer, orchestrator, arranger, and musical director, hails from south-east London where he honed his skills in saxophone and piano.

May Tanner, (b. 16/7/1932), made history as the first black nurse at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Originally from Barbados, she relocated to

Olive Osbourne, also known as Dennie, was raised in Jamaica, and her upbringing was shaped by the strong influence of her grandmother Dorcus

Lester has come to realise the impact that his skin tone has on how he is perceived by others. He grapples with the fact that he is often

Adrian Anthony Lester CBE, originally named Anthony Harvey, (14 August 1968-present), is a versatile English actor, director, and writer who

Despite not having played for South Africa, Basil D'Oliveira was recognised as one of the top 10 South African cricketers of the century in