We’re kicking off Black History Month 2022 with some truly inspirational voices

On Voices, we kicked off our Black History Month series this October with the Premier League footballer Danny Welbeck. He wrote about the importance of having Black role models and sporting heroes while growing up as a young Manchester United fan – and why Black History Month matters to him in 2022.

On Sunday, we featured a piece by Loose Women’s Kéllé Bryan, examining the increased visibility of Black talent across creative industries and looking back over her own career in music, presenting, acting and business.

Over the course of Black History Month 2022, we have an amazing line-up of inspirational Black British voices to share with you, including Diane Abbott MP, author Marcus Ryder MBE, broadcaster and swimming world record holder Ayo Akinwolere, radio presenter DJ Spoony, and our dedicated race correspondent, the brilliant, award-winning Nadine White, among others.

Our series will celebrate Black excellence and Black joy, while recognising the systemic injustice that the Black community still faces. It will feature Black perspectives and experiences from teachers, legal specialists and producers.

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Elsewhere, Nadine White is also leading and commissioning a series of features focused on education, politics and the Black press in Britain. From the culture desk, there’s an exclusive interview with singer Kwabs and rapper Hardy Caprio about their experiences in the music industry to look forward to.

In 2022, Black History Month is perhaps more vital than ever. We need continued action to eradicate racism, celebrate Black history and ensure it is represented – not just in October, but all year round. Stay tuned.

Yours,

Harriet Williamson

Voices commissioning editor