Black people who inspire all communities from the past, the present and in future in being active in their community offering positivity within Liverpool
Black History Month in the UK is celebrated each October, with a month packed with events recognising many overlooked Black contributions to history locally and beyond.
"I don't think anybody else could have gone through Liverpool 8 taking photos like I have. These are photographs of Leroy's Liverpool."Dorothy trained as a teacher and nurse and campaigned against racism in the education system - co-founding Teachers Against Racism. She became the first Senior Community Relations Officer for Merseyside Community Relations Council in 1970 and held many positions advocating for communities in Liverpool and nationally.
Felicia was also the secretary during the Lord Gifford Inquiry on race relations and discrimination in Liverpool for his 1989 publication ‘Loosen the Shackles’.Manny worked at the Charles Wotton Centre as the film and video workshop coordinator, also with Liverpool Black Media Group, who made a film for Channel Four in the mid 1980s called ‘They Haven’t Done Nothing’ about the 1981 Uprising in “Toxteth”.
He led Slavery history walks and did more than can be mentioned to champion the cause of Black people, and all people from many backgrounds, in Liverpool and afar.A founding member of Liverpool Black Sisters, Angela was mainly focused on Black women's empowerment. She spent many volunteer hours as a member of the Liverpool 8 Defence Committee, formed to support people during and after the 1981 Toxteth Uprisings.
Speaking to the ECHO in 2020 Dave said: "This is a contribution to Liverpool Black history. I say from the outset, this is not an academic work and it is by no means definitive but it is my account, my perspective, from the grassroots of the Liverpool black experience."Currently the manager of Amadudu Women’s Refuge, advocating for the needs of BME women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
He shares history and knowledge in Liverpool and internationally through his writing and research, and educating people of all ages.James travels the world in search of Black presence and their contributions to the history of the world. He shares his knowledge through podcasts and workshops. Maxine is dedicated to community interests and has led multiple workshops, performances and community events highlighting various forms of dance.A race equity consultant and trainer who was one of the founding members of the Merseyside Campaign Against Racial Terrorism. This was set up in response to the racist murder of Anthony Walker in 2005 and the alarmingly high level of race hate incidents in the city.
Brodie runs a project called YouFoundation with Leah Watson and they’ve helped young people aged 11 - 16 with their mental health and wellbeing.Rahima became the first female Somali councillor in Liverpool at this year's elections in May and represents the Toxteth Ward in Liverpool 8. Rahima won an award in 2022 for her work in the health sector working with communities, which was presented to her by the former Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson.
This year, 39 of 43 of the students he helped passed maths GCSE after being predicted to fail or fall short. He serves as a beacon of hope for the community after graduating university with three degrees and completing his LPC to qualify as a solicitor.
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