EXHIBTION POSTER KEY:: Local Heroines: This section of the exhibtion focuses on over comming prejudice and reaslising women achievements in the community. These posters are based on real testimonies of these womens achievements and aim to inspire people.
Pride of Black British women: This section of the exhibition focuses on the Black British women in the media that have made a big name for themselves and are influential.
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The Black myth: This section of the exhibtion focuses on postive connations that are attached to the word Black. It’s aim is to enlighten the term and ignore the negative words that are attached to this word.
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Love the skin your in: This section of the exhibtion focuses on the colour complex that Black women face. Their are often connotations that the lighter a womans skin is the more successful they will be. This section again uses testimonies from real women, empowring other women to be proud of who they are.
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educate yourself, with good qualifications you can achieve whatever you want. Do not let prejudice be a barrier in your life. If you want to be a lawyer go to law school and become a lawyer. Whatever you want to do, DO it. - Jessica Ogunyemi, 21 Online Clothing Store Owner Mixed Black African and White British
Local Heroines
WOMEN IN COLOUR
You have to remember that people will be themselves, you cant change their mindsets. it’s about turning their negativity into something that motivates you and push you past any doubt you have in yourself!
- Vita Price, 50 Local Government Officer Mixed Caribbean
Local Heroines
WOMEN IN COLOUR
Do not let negative stereotypes or labels affect you from achieving your dream.
- Dinah
Saunders, 46 Social Worker Black American and White British
Local Heroines
WOMEN IN COLOUR
yes i have experineced prejudice. but i never let it affect me. i am who i am.
- Rhianne
Leacock 21, Dentist Technician Black Carribean
Local Heroines
WOMEN IN COLOUR
Always aim high. pay no mind to what others are saying. be positive and resilient, it’s about true happiness within yourself! - Esperenza
Dube, 22 Global Headhunter African Black
Local Heroines
WOMEN IN COLOUR
black is The Black Myth
WOMEN IN COLOUR
black is The Black Myth
WOMEN IN COLOUR
black is The Black Myth
WOMEN IN COLOUR
black is The Black Myth
WOMEN IN COLOUR
black is The Black Myth
WOMEN IN COLOUR
The first black model to walk a Prada runway in over a decade. “I don’t know why people applaud designers for having just one ethnic model. I don’t want to be your token black girl.” -
Jourdan Dunn, 23, Super Model Black Carribean
Pride Of
Black British Women
WOMEN IN COLOUR
Emeli Sandé’S spent 7 non-consecutive weeks at number 1 and became the best-selling aRTIST of 2012. “I was quite different and sometimes it was hard being completely different to everybody else, in terms of knowing where you fit in.” - Emeli
Sande, 27, Singer
Black African and Scottish White
Pride Of
Black British Women
WOMEN IN COLOUR
The first black woman to be elected to the House of Commons. “I’m not thick-skinned at all, and of course I’m hurt by people attacking me as a person. but it just makes me stronger, and stronger” - Diane Abott, 60, Politician, Black British
Pride Of
Black British Women
WOMEN IN COLOUR
The first Black female TV presenter of Strictly Come Dancing and Britain’s got talent. “When you are knocked down you have two choices - stay down or get back up, stronger.” - Alisha Dixon, 35, Musician and TV presenter Jamaican and White British
Pride Of
Black British Women
WOMEN IN COLOUR
Michelle is internationally recognized as an authority on interiors, style and design. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of ELLE Decoration UK. “Follow your passion, forget about colour! You’re a woman, not just a “black” woman.” - Michelle Ogundehin, 45 Editor in Cheif of Elle Decorations Mixed Afircan Pride Of
Black British Women
WOMEN IN COLOUR
I sought out the beauty in the world and not on TV or in magazines. I love myself and know I’m beautiful, as well as all the woman in this world that look like me! - Heather Allen, 41 English/TESOL Professor Black American of African Decent
Love The Skin Your In
WOMEN IN COLOUR
Realise your beauty, realise your talents, realise your worthiness. - Lauren
Fairweather, 19 Law Student Black Caribbean British
Love The Skin Your In
WOMEN IN COLOUR
never forget your self worth , Never be ashamed of your colour . black Is beautiful! - Tanya
Stewart, 18 Sale Associate Black Caribbean
Love The Skin Your In
WOMEN IN COLOUR
don’t think somebody is better thAn you. as a black woman and always push yourself forward and not stand at the back. - Anna Okieimen: 49, Community Support Officer Black African
Love The Skin Your In
WOMEN IN COLOUR
i’m in control of how I look. I choose how I feel about it. i am beautiful! - Jasmine Brown, 26 Marketing Assistant for Universal Pictures Black Caribbean and White
Love The Skin Your In
WOMEN IN COLOUR