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How can companies celebrate Black History Month? Every October, the UK celebrates Black History Month, including us! We use this month to create conversation and celebrate culture; however, with our team spread across 16 offices, we have to get creative with making inclusive events. Malachi from our DEI team Empower is here to tell you more. How does your team, school or company celebrate Black History Month? #BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonth #PridePassionPeople

It’s Black History Month ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽 This year’s theme, “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”, feels special. I wrote an article this week reflecting on what that means for Black founders, not just as participants in business, but as leaders shaping culture, the economy and the future. Power and pride don’t come from waiting for validation. They come from owning the story and amplifying it with conviction. Being one myself, I wanted to spotlight the resilience, creativity and influence of Black founders building their own lanes and rewriting the rules. 👉🏾 You can read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eW_N5kBA #BlackHistoryMonth #Founders #PersonalBranding #StandingFirm #BlackHistoryMonthUK

Paving the way for generations of black female scientists 🔬 October is Black History Month, and we're celebrating black chemical engineers and biotechnologists who've shaped the world we live in. Dr Marie Maynard Daly (1921 - 2003) was the first black woman to be awarded a PhD in Chemistry in the United States. She is noted for her wide-ranging contributions to the understanding of the composition and structure of the cell nucleus. Beyond research, Dr Maynard Daly spent her career attempting to widen participation through scholarships and initiatives aimed at helping the next generation of black scientists break into research. Today's research into Bionanotechnology at CEB would be impossible without the fundamental knowledge gathered by Dr Maynard Daly. Find out more about our research on our website, linked in bio. #ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity #BlackHistoryMonth

Black History Month Spotlight: Ikechukwu U. Mechanical Engineer at AtkinsRéalis , Ikechukwu is dedicated to supporting underrepresented professionals through mentoring and visibility. His message is powerful: the industry must move beyond mentorship to active sponsorship—where senior professionals champion Black colleagues for leadership roles and high-visibility projects. "Sponsorship combats obscurity, ensuring contributions are recognised while addressing unconscious bias." To aspiring engineers, he says: engage with CIBSE and CIBSE Young Engineers Network early, seek sponsors who advocate for you, stay curious about emerging technologies, and be visible about your achievements. Explore CIBSE's commitment to honouring Black History Month and the professionals driving our industry forward - https://buff.ly/cQIpAEf #BlackHistoryMonth #WeAreCIBSE #BuildingServices #Diversity

Black History Month is a time for all of us – regardless of background – to reflect on, learn from, and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black communities throughout history. To kick it off this year, our Ethnicity Employee Community Group and WPP’s Black Employee Network came together to put on a panel titled ‘Power & Pride: Driving Change and Reshaping Representation in Media’. Opened by our UK CEO, Victoria Appleby (nee Sangster), and chaired by Halpern’s Bianca Sodala, the conversation brought together five trailblazing voices — Casyo Johnson (Nala's Baby), Abiola B. (Inner Circle Strategy, Topicals), Edmund Antwi (Soft Life Ski), .Clement Ogbonnaya (Prince of Peckham & Queen of the South) and Akama Davies (The Trade Desk). The conversation was enriching and wide-ranging, with panellists sharing perspectives on their career journeys, the barriers they’ve challenged, and the strategies they’ve used to drive change, foster representation, and create impact within their industries and communities. A huge thank you to Bianca Sodala, Oreoluwa Aofiyebi, Shay Frederick and Ronah Pulle for creating such an impactful event, to our panellists for their inspiring contributions, and to our sponsors, The Trade Desk and Quantcast, for helping make it possible. Read more in LBBonline - Little Black Book’s coverage of the evening: https://lnkd.in/ePGXfZ3B Photo creds: Andras Ridovics #TandP #PowerOfAnd #BlackHistoryMonth #PowerAndPride

October is Black History Month—a time to reflect, celebrate, and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of Black individuals and people of colour across British society. From driving innovation in science and engineering to shaping culture, politics, and business, the impact of these communities is profound. The UK economy is enriched by the work of Black entrepreneurs, public sector leaders, and changemakers in industries ranging from construction and transport to energy and the arts. However, recognition is only the first step. At Pinnacle, we believe that anti-racism is an active, ongoing commitment. It’s reflected in how we recruit, how we work, and who we partner with. We don’t just talk about equity—we embed it in our processes, seeking out diverse voices, challenging bias, and ensuring inclusive practice in every bid we support. We also know we don’t have all the answers. That’s why we listen and learn from colleagues, clients, and community partners—especially those with lived experience. Collaboration is central to everything we do, and by working alongside people of colour, we are continually evolving how we show up as allies and advocates in the workplace and beyond. Because for us, excellence in bid writing includes creating space for everyone to thrive. #BlackHistoryMonth #AntiRacism #EDI #SocialValue #Procurement

Allies - what is your organisation doing for Black History Month - October 2025? Black History Month Allyship Toolkit – 31 Days of Action I’m so excited to share this resource with you! Too often, Black History Month can feel performative – a guest speaker, some cultural food, and then business as usual. But allyship isn’t seasonal. It’s about consistent, intentional action that creates lasting change. That’s why I created the Black History Month Allyship Toolkit: 31 days of Learn – Reflect – Act prompts Each under 10 minutes a day Ready-to-use, plug-and-play resource for teams The toolkit is designed to spark conversations, encourage reflection, and support organisations in embedding allyship into everyday workplace culture – not just in October, but throughout the year. In the video below, I explain what’s inside the toolkit and how it can help your organisation mark Black History Month with intention and impact. If your company is still deciding what to do this October, this toolkit is a simple, practical place to start. #Allyship #BlackHistoryMonth #Inclusion #Leadership #Culture

Allies - what is your organisation doing for Black History Month - October 2025? Black History Month Allyship Toolkit – 31 Days of Action I’m so excited to share this resource with you! Too often, Black History Month can feel performative – a guest speaker, some cultural food, and then business as usual. But allyship isn’t seasonal. It’s about consistent, intentional action that creates lasting change. That’s why I created the Black History Month Allyship Toolkit: 31 days of Learn – Reflect – Act prompts Each under 10 minutes a day Ready-to-use, plug-and-play resource for teams The toolkit is designed to spark conversations, encourage reflection, and support organisations in embedding allyship into everyday workplace culture – not just in October, but throughout the year. In the video below, I explain what’s inside the toolkit and how it can help your organisation mark Black History Month with intention and impact. If your company is still deciding what to do this October, this toolkit is a simple, practical place to start. #Allyship #BlackHistoryMonth #Inclusion #Leadership #Culture

Black History Month is a time to honour the leadership and lasting impact of black pioneers in healthcare, whose resilience and contributions continue to shape a more inclusive NHS today. Our recent blog explores key figures in NHS history and why diversity is a strength in healthcare. https://ow.ly/HI6V50X9LRf

MAKE BLACK HISTORY MONTH REAL. If you celebrate in October and then your Black employees are invisible for the other 11 months, you’re missing the mark. Here’s what “invisible” may look like in your organisation… 1️⃣ Passed over for promotions despite strong performance 2️⃣ Sitting quietly in meetings (because contributions aren’t invited or valued) 3️⃣ Doing the work but not getting the credit with senior leaders 4️⃣ Left out of awards, external events and promotion opportunities 5️⃣ Lack of online presence on LinkedIn comparative to peers 6️⃣ Not seen in senior leadership roles And here’s why visibility matters more than you think… 💼 Retention → Employees who feel unseen are more likely to leave 💼 Engagement → Visibility drives confidence, motivation, and productivity 💼 Leadership pipelines → If you don’t see it, you can’t be it So how do you make Black History Month have REAL impact in your organisation? Here are 3 ways to start ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ✅ Invest in visibility training to build employee confidence, online branding, and networking skills so underrepresented staff can be seen and celebrated. ✅ Equip senior leaders with allyship and inclusion awareness ✅ Create year-round opportunities, not just one-off Black History Month campaigns Do you agree that Black History Month can have real impact that lasts beyond October? 🔁 Reshare to amplify the importance of Black professionals being seen, celebrated and successful. #blackhistorymonth _________ 🔔 Follow me Hannah Spence aka Miss Be Seen, multiple award-winning Founder of Clockflower Solutions | Helping underrepresented employees and entrepreneurs be seen, celebrated, and successful on social media and beyond (all year round).