Black Equity Organisation

Today we celebrate Una Marson as she is honoured with a plaque for her contributions to broadcasting and advocacy 🖤 She became the first Black woman to be employed by the BBC, during World War II. In 1942, she became producer of the programme 'Calling the West Indies', turning it into 'Caribbean Voices', which became an important forum for Caribbean literary work. The Una Marson Library was opened by Southwark Council near the South London in February 2024 as part of the redevelopment of the Aylesbury Estate in South London, recognising Marson as a "local hero". #UnaMarson #CaribbeanVoices #BBCHistory #BlackHistory #WomenInMedia #BroadcastingLegends #CaribbeanCulture

📢 In the 10 years from 2009-2019 only 0.24% of venture capital went to Black entrepreneurs – a total of 38 businesses. Just 0.02% went to Black female entrepreneurs. That is why we launched our F100 Growth Fund in partnership with Sky. We're now recruiting for the next cohort of our programme and looking to fund and mentor another 15 businesses. If your business is Black-led, UK-registered and seeking to scale with an existing MVP, we want to hear from you. Apply now for the chance to take your business to new heights: https://lnkd.in/eH9SGPpH Interested in becoming a funder? Get in touch with us at fundraising@blackequityorg.com.

This #BlackJoyFriday we're celebrating Paul Tazewell who became the first Black man to Win 'Best Costume Design' at the Oscars for his work on 'Wicked'. For his work on Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, he became the first African American male costume designer to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. He has shaped the visual storytelling of Broadway, regional theater, film and television, dance, and opera for more than 30 years 👏🏾 #BlackFashionDesigner #BlackFashion #CostumeDesign #PaulTazewell #Oscars #VisualStorytelling #FilmDesign #DiversityInTheArts

On Wednesday our CEO Timi Okuwa attended the Change the Race Ratio and Parker Review Parliamentary reception. The event discussed increasing racial and ethnic minority representation on Boards and in Leadership teams of the UK’s largest companies. Discussions included how to increase representation, particularly Black representation in these companies at a senior level, and why increasing diversity in companies is beneficial to the company itself. ➡️ Top quartile businesses of the most diverse executive teams are 39% more profitable than bottom quartile businesses ➡️ Lack of ethnic diversity in business is costing the UK £24bn a year in lost GDP. A special shout out to Nathan Coe, CEO of AutoTrader for prioritising DEI work in his company and setting an example for other big corporations. #DiversityAndInclusion #Leadership #ChangeTheRaceRatio #BoardDiversity #CorporateLeadership #DiversityMatters #InclusionInBusiness

I wish opportunities like this had been available when I was starting my business! These barriers are real, but initiatives like the F100 Growth Fund in partnership with Sky are changing the game. If you're a Black business owner looking to scale, don’t miss this chance to access funding, mentorship, and supply chain opportunities. The deadline to apply is 14th April – take that step! Breaking down barriers starts with access, support, and investment. This programme is a great example of how businesses can drive real change. 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eH9SGPpH #BlackBusinesses #BlackBusinessOwner #Entrepreneurship #DiversityInBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #F100GrowthFund

50% of Black entrepreneurs consider racism to be a significant barrier to their business aspirations. We are working to change that through our F100 Growth Fund in partnership with Sky. If you're a Black business owner, apply for our programme by 14th April: https://lnkd.in/eH9SGPpH If you are successful in your application, this is what you’ll get in return: • The opportunity to pitch for up to £15,000 in funding, to a panel made up of business experts and partners at the end of the programme • Access for Black entrepreneurs to supply chains, connections and insights from a global business. • A tailored 10-week programme to help high-growth Black businesses scale through a series of workshops, mentorship, supply chain support and Investment readiness support. Backed up by expert business advice, coaching and mentoring, we are here to break down the significant barriers faced by Black British entrepreneurs when setting up and growing their businesses. #BlackBusinesses #BlackBusinessOwner #BlackBusinessUK #BlackEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #DiversityInBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #F100GrowthFund Pictured: trybeuk March Muses Slinger RIDDIM Snacks Applatch Brokit Film Finder ⚡️ Loud Parade Matugga Distillers Motion Shield TigerStones TrewLink Yendy Skin

We are committed to advancing justice and equality across six key pillar areas: Education, Economic Empowerment, Health, Justice, Immigration and Rights, Culture Awareness and Representation, and Housing. Our work is grounded in evidence-based practices, using the power of data to assess and address issues of disproportionality impacting Black communities. In line with our mission, we are seeking to create a pool of Black researchers interested in contributing to our various research projects across these pillars. These projects will focus on critical issues that affect Black communities and demand nuanced, data-driven insights. We are looking for researchers with expertise in the following areas: ➡️Methodologies: Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including but not limited to mixed methods, data analysis, case studies, and surveys. ➡️Thematic Areas: A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the core pillar areas, especially those affecting Black communities. This includes familiarity with systemic inequalities, public policy, and community-led initiatives. ➡️Expertise: Scholars with academic or professional experience in one or more of the following areas: racial justice, policy analysis, community development, health disparities, criminal justice reform, economic inequality, or cultural studies. If you are interested in collaborating with BEO on projects that will help shape policies, improve Black communities’ outcomes, and challenge systemic barriers, we invite you to join our research pool. Please send your CV, along with a brief overview of your research accomplishments, methodologies, and any relevant expertise, to us at recruitment@blackequityorg.com. #RecruitmentforResearchers #BlackResearchers #RacialJustice #DataDriven #CommunityDevelopment #BlackEquity #SocialJustice

🌸✨ Happy International Women's Day! 🌍💖 Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. We're highlighting some of the incredible Black female business owners who have been a part of our F100 programme. 💖 Shanice Hoo Mills from Kallure, a boutique PR and comms agency 💖 Jane from Mama Dolce, a luxury plant-based ice cream brand 💖 Abi Adefisan from Yumchop Foods, Afro-fusion meals available in Tesco 💖 Natel from Télle Moi, an inclusive gel and nail polish brand 💖 Nyah from Trybe, a parenting app 💖 Keshia from No Knot Co, hair tools for coils, curves and waves These are just a few of the incredible female founders we have had on our F100 programme in partnership with Sky. If you're a Black female founder, apply for the next cohort today - applications close on Monday 14th April: https://lnkd.in/eH9SGPpH #IWD2025 #EmpowerWomen #InternationalWomensDay #WomenEmpowerment #BlackFemaleFounders #SupportWomen #WomenInBusiness #FemaleEntrepreneurs #WomenSupportingWomen

For International Women's Day and our weekly #BlackJoyFriday post, we're highlighting incredible Black women making positive changes to society ✊🏾❤️🙌🏾 🖤 Temi Mwale, founder of The 4Front Project, a member-led youth organisation that exists to serve young people who have experienced trauma, violence and racial injustice. 🖤 Mama Efua (Efua Dorkenoo OBE), was a Ghanaian-British campaigner, widely seen as the mother of the global movement to end female genital mutilation. 🖤 Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, co-founder and Chief Executive of UK Black Pride has spoken about issue of racism in the LGBTQIA+ community and advocated for the importance of intersectionality. Who are you celebrating this International Women's Day? #InternationalWomensDay #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality #EmpoweredWomen #IntersectionalFeminism

Under new guidance by the Sentencing Council magistrates and judges would be asked to consult a pre-sentence report before determining whether to imprison someone of an ethnic or religious minority as well as young adults, abuse survivors and pregnant women. This move is aimed at tackling racial, religious, and other bias and reducing reoffending. Government ministers are vocalising their disagreement to this new guidance, including Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, however, we encourage ministers to examine why this guidance is a step forward in judicial equity and equality. Currently, Black and minority ethnic communities are overrepresented at every stage of the criminal justice process and are more likely to be imprisoned and receive longer sentences than white counterparts. Black male offenders had an average custodial sentencing length of 28.3 months, whilst white male sentencing on average was 21.8 months. The new guidance which comes into force on 1st April, is a step forward. #CriminalJusticeReform #SentencingGuidelines #SocialJustice #EquityInJustice #RacialBias #LegalReform #CriminalJusticeSystem