Black History Month was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987. It has become an important way for remembering important people and events in the history of people from BAME backgrounds. The challenge to defeat racism and fascism requires exceptional leadership from BAME communities and necessitates the coming together of progressive white people with the power, influence and the political will to pursue justice for all.

Black History Month enables us to reflect on the lessons that will enable us to build progressive and better educated multi–ethnic and multi-cultural communities that are ready to face up to prejudice, bigotry and ignorance.  Black History Month enables us to foster coalitions that are ready to challenge inequalities and exclusion; helping Britain to be an inclusive and fair society in which every person is able to live their lives without the fear of harassment, discrimination and exclusion and be able to see ethnic and cultural diversity reflected in all aspects of a modern cohesive society.

 Here's what you can expect on the night:

5.30 Registration, drinks and exhibition (including virtual and augmented reality technology)

6.30 Event Introduction

6.40 My Story 1 Teresa Owusu-Adjei (PwC Partner)

6.55 My Story 2 Dominic Mignon (CFO, UK, Aon)

7.10 Event wrap up & call to action

7.30 Entertainment

8.00 Cultural food, drinks and networking

Hosted by Albertha Charles, one of the PwC MBN network Partner Sponsors

This event will be hosted at PWC; tickets are limited. YDWC members may request priority tickets by emailing youngdiverseworldchangers@gmail.com.