People, Places, Events   

Oliver Lyseight, born on December 11, 1919, in the district of Claremont, Hanover parish, Jamaica, was the fourth child in a large family of twelve children. Growing up, he was raised in the Methodist tradition and had a strong foundation in his faith. Throughout his school years, Oliver displayed exceptional academic abilities and had a particular affinity for subjects such as arithmetic, art, geography, and science.

John Charles Bryan Barnes MBE, born on November 7, 1963, is a former professional football player and manager who has left an indelible mark on the sport. Widely regarded as one of the greatest England players of all time, Barnes has made significant contributions both on and off the field. Currently, he is involved in various roles such as an author, commentator, and pundit for ESPN and SuperSport.

David Thomas Pitt, Baron Pitt of Hampstead (3 October 1913 – 18 December 1994) was a British Labour Party politician, general practitioner and political activist. Born in Grenada, in the Caribbean, he was the second peer of African descent to sit in the House of Lords, being granted a life peerage in 1975, and was the longest serving Black Parliamentarian.

FREEDOM ZAMPALADUS Freedom Zampaladus, the visionary behind The Urban Equestrian Academy, is a highly esteemed figure within the community. Not only is he a captivating public speaker and accomplished author, but he also shines as a presenter, actor, and seasoned equestrian specialist with expertise spanning across the UK and the Caribbean.

Mr. & Mrs Vincent Oliver & Nerissa Wint was born in Manchester Parish of Jamaica in 1919. In 1946, Vincent met and married his life partner Nerissa. Vincent's primary occupation was farming, but he also had experiences working on the Panama Canal with the US army and in Cuba, where he picked up the Spanish language

Roy Francis, (20 January 1919 – April 1989) was a prominent figure in Welsh rugby league & made history as the first Black British professional coach in any sport during the mid 20th century.

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.