Author, Director and Playwright
He was awarded a scholarship to study a Masters Degree in Stage & Screenwriting. He is a big lover of storytelling in all its forms, whether that is art, film, literature or theatre. From an early age his grandfather has been one of his biggest influences and inspirations. As a pioneer of the original Windrush Generation he always told DD wonderful stories of growing up in the Caribbean and migrating to the UK.
When they hear us: the importance of listening to the opinions of young Black men
The opinions of young people are often disregarded in society. Whether talking about race, media, education or wider politics these opinions are often overlooked in favour of those with more ‘life experience’. By doing this we lose valuable and unique…
Challenging School Exclusions, Improving Mentoring: an end of year event
On July 12th, at St Ethelburga’s Centre in the City of London Action for Race Equality (ARE) and Communities Empowerment Network (CEN) marked the end of a successful three-year partnership, under the National Lottery Community Fund, with an unforgettable celebration…
Invest in Women, Accelerate progress: Reflections for Women’s History Month
In our latest guest blog, we interviewed Cherron Inko-Tariah MBE, Routes2Success role-model, Founder of the National Day for Staff Networks and editor of the Black History Month magazine, for Women’s History Month, putting the spotlight on this year’s theme ‘Invest…