(0)

career

This is Pamela Roberts. A smiling Black woman with shoulder-length hair wearing a coral blazer and striped blouse, seated in front of a decorative white panel background.

Movers and Shakers | Pamela Roberts, Business Coach, Historian and Storyteller

Meet Pamela Roberts, a business coach, cultural historian, and founder of Black Oxford Untold Stories, a platform dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the overlooked contributions of Oxford’s Black communities. Blending entrepreneurship, immersive storytelling, and a passion for heritage, she spends her days coaching creative women into bold action, curating historical experiences, and reminding us that…

Hidden Figures in Entrepreneurship: Black Women Who Built Legacies

Throughout history, Black women have navigated systemic barriers to build businesses, create jobs, and generate wealth. Yet, many of their contributions remain overlooked. We spotlight some of these hidden figures—trailblazers who defied the odds and laid the foundation for future generations. Annie Turnbo Malone (1869–1957) – The Beauty Mogul Before Madam C.J. Walker One of…

image of Maxine dressed in a grey coat. Picture credit:Murielle Boa

A day in the life | Maxine Harrison

Maxine Harrison has spent the past six years carving out a thriving career as a freelance writer. Specialising in journalism, SEO content writing, and copywriting, she crafts compelling stories that inform, engage, and inspire. Beyond her client work, Maxine runs Remi Reports, a blog dedicated to helping freelance creatives navigate the business side of their…

Image of Akua wearing a white shirt and looking directly at the camera

Movers and Shakers | Akua Opong | Senior Associate, Technology Team | LSEG

Akua is a Chartered IT Professional within the EMEA Onsite Support Team at London Stock Exchange (LSEG) In addition to her primary role, she actively advocates for diversity and inclusion. She is involved with the LSEG WIN Engagement Community Team, leads WIN Tech Events, co-leads UK Accessibility initiatives, champions mental health, and leads UK Community…