1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave Future Figures 2022: Making Black History Now Episodes Available now
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Raphael Sofoluke
Raphael is the founder/CEO of the UK Black Business Show, UK Black Business Week and more
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Kay Rufai
Mental health researcher Kay Rufai created the acclaimed S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys Project
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gal-dem
gal-dem is a media publication committed to telling the stories of marginalised people
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Colorintech
Colorintech was founded to create a more inclusive space for Black tech specialists
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Adjei Sun
Adjei is a poet and community organiser who explores themes of masculinity and identity
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Magdalene Abraha
Magdalene Abraha is an award-winning publisher, cultural curator and writer
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Lisa Maynard-Atem
Lisa is one of the founders of The Black United Representation Network CIC (BURN)
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Lisa Carter
Lisa is the founder of Discussion Box, a platform that delivers virtual events online
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Brixton Soup Kitchen
Brixton Soup Kitchen is a community hub providing hot meals to those in need