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Today I was honoured to attend the installation of British actor Ray Fearon as the new President of Rose Bruford College.

It was quite moving hearing the experiences and aspirations of outgoing President writer Bernadine Evaristo, the professional journey of Ray Fearon and honorary fellow comedian Mo Gilligan.

I also got to meet the multihyphonate Annie Domingo which was AWESOME.

People don't see the blood, sweat, tears and doubts talent go through to 'make it'. This layer is even thicker when you're a Black or Brown person.

Hearing Ray Fearon talk about times in drama school when he thought pursuing an acting career was futile really resonated deeply.

And hearing Mo Gilligan discuss the fact that as a teen he didn't even know schools like Rose Bruford would even be open to him to now becoming a fellow struck a chord.

It hurts how many Black children miss out on opportunities not just because of our cultural desire to produce doctors, lawyers and engineers but because these opportunities are often not presented to them.

As a talent manager you see the highs but also the graft and disappointments. To hear these honest accounts was quite moving to be honest. I wish the songbird - a creative himself - could have heard those stories first hand.

It's funny how no matter how old you are hearing other people's successes serves as inspiration. It was a reminder of the value of perseverance.

Thank you to the Principle Professor Randall S Whittaker for the invitation.

Congratulations to on the cover reveal of her debut children's book, Grandma's Locs!

Posted • 🟡 Introducing... GRANDMA'S LOCS! 🟡

Grandma has beautiful locs. Whenever she comes to visit, she wears them in so many wonderful ways!

An infectious tale about the beauty of natural Black hair and the love shared between family, GRANDMA'S LOCS follows the magical bond between a loving grandma and her curious young grandson.

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📚 Pre-order now for publication on 24 October 2024.