Appreciating Black History
Our beautiful city is known for its diverse groups of people. The people living and working in Newport are at the heart of the city, providing an important mix of culture and experiences!
Black History Month, celebrated by the UK in October, always
provides a fantastic opportunity for us to recognise the outstanding
contributions people of African and Caribbean descent have made to our global
community over many generations. From business, law and education to
technology, sports and the creative arts, we celebrate the black community’s
invaluable contributions to the world.
One of the many reasons we celebrate Black History Month is to
honour the legacy that African Americans left behind and to integrate the
nation’s moral obligations and change societal norms. This month celebrates the
many accomplishments and struggles African Americans went through to be
liberated from the inequality they faced due to their race.
As Equality & Diversity Officer, I pledge to support those
ethnic minority groups.
The Youth Council’s Diversity & Inclusion Vision for 2021:
· 1. Attract
and recruit from a large and diverse pool of talent
· 2. Secure an
inclusive workplace culture
We want to –
· 1. Build
relationships with an increasingly diverse community
· 2. Attract,
recruit and retain talent from a larger talent pool
· 3. Listen to and understand the unique perspectives and experiences from all members.
As a Youth Council, we are proud to stand in solidarity with the
black community. Somebody once asked me why I thought it was important to
listen to the voices of minority ethnic groups and my answer was simple – decisions
made at a local, national and international level have an equal, if not
greater, effect on those considered a minority. For this reason, it is vital
that we, as a community and as a Youth Council, strive to include young people
from all backgrounds in our work because our organisation must represent our
diverse city.
During this month of October, join us in celebrating the history
of the BAME community as we aim to educate and inform you on some incredible moments.
We’ll also be hearing from some local heroes, as well as Gwent’s Police &
Crime Commissioner so keep your eyes peeled!