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STILL BREATHING
100 Voices on Racism 100 Ways to Change the Narrative
Edited by Suzanne Packer and Suzette Llewellyn
The whole world is watching.
25 May, 2020. George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, is killed in Minneapolis while being arrested. His death, witnessed by horrified bystanders, is captured on camera – and within hours has spread far and wide across social media.
We’re all bystanders now. The protests that follow express shock, sorrow, and outrage. Because what’s happened, has happened before – away from witnesses and cameras. The story didn’t begin here, and this is not where it ends…
STILL BREATHING assembles a cast of 100 black voices to talk about their experiences of racism in Britain. Actresses Suzette Llewellyn (EastEnders) and Suzanne Packer (Casualty) are joined by musicians, Members of Parliament, poets, artists, athletes, civil servants, doctors, lawyers, and more. Touching on Windrush and the workplace, race riots and reforms, these essays seek to educate, to bear witness – and to offer hope for a better future, in Britain and around the world.
100 CONTRIBUTORS
1. Ali Abdi BEM – Youth Worker.
2. Dotun Adebayo – Radio Presenter, Writer and Publisher.
3. Dr Judith Agwada-Akeru – Consultant Orthogeriatrician, Physician and Fashion Blogger.
4. Joyce Akpogheneta – Psychotherapist and Counsellor.
5. Dean Alexander – Stylist and Creative Director.
6. Albert Amankona – Financial Analyst, Political Commentor and Activist.
7. Yaw Amankona – Student.
8. Dame Elizabeth Nneka Anionwu – Retired Nurse, and Current Lecturer and Emeritus Professor.
9. Jacqueline Antoine – Swimming and Aerobics Instructor, Personal Trainer and Mother.
10. Dr Vanessa Apea – Consultant Physician.
11. Andrea E.L Attipoe – Bioengineering PHD Student.
12. Rakie Ayola – Actor and Writer.
13. Shaun Bailey – London Assembly Member.
14. Steve Basaula – Actor, Author and Producer.
15. Dr Robert Beckford – Academic, Theologian, Author and Filmmaker.
16. Colton Belgrave – Therapist and Change Manager.
17. Hermon and Heroda Berhane – Fashion and Travel Blogger.
18. Lord Paul Boateng – The RT HON The Lord Boatent, PC DL. Member of the House of Lords.
19. Shereener Browne – Actress, Producer and Barrister.
20. Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE – Actor and Director.
21. Dawn Butler – Member of Parliament.
22. Sonia Campbell – Company Secretary.
23. Sharon D. Clarke – Actor and Singer.
24. Fiona Compton – Photographer, Artist, Filmmaker and Historian.
25. Trish Cooke – Playwright, Actor, Television Presenter, Scriptwriter and Children’s author.
26. Dr Lorna Cork – Educator.
27. Diana Dahlia – Businesswoman.
28. Damian Paul Daniel – Director of photography.
29. Marcia Degia – Founder and Publishing Editor of KOL Social.
30. Errol Donald – Artist, Designer, Writer, Wellness Coach and Founder of Mindspray Associates.
31. Neequaye ‘Dreph’ Dsane – Visual Artist.
32. Halina Edwards – Designer and Researcher.
33. Ray Emmet Brown – Actor, Writer, Father and Legal Defence.
34. Jocelyn Jee Esien – Comedian, Actor and Writer.
35. Dr Sarah Essilfie-Quaye – Project Manager in Research Strategy, Imperial College, London.
36. Treva Etienne – Actor, Director and Filmmaker.
37. Sharrion J. Francis – Civil Servant.
38. Pamela Franklin – Social Activist.
39. Vaughan Gething – Member of The Welsh Assembly Government.
40. Bonnie Greer OBE – Playwright, Theatre Critic and Social Commentator.
41. Michelle Griffith-Robinson – Former International Athlete and Olympian.
42. Kai Harper – Educator.
43. Andrez Harriott – MA, CEO and Musicians.
44. Tony Hendrickson – Equalities and Social Justice Worker.
45. Jackee Holder – Executive and Leadership Coach, Author and Interfaith Minister.
46. Merissa Hylton – Sculptor, Painter, Potter and Textile Artist.
47. Professor Uzo Iwobi OBE – Law Professor.
48. Angela Jackson – Retired Nurse.
49. Judith Jacob – Actor, Presenter and DJ.
50. M. Jay – Executive Director.
51. Elis Jones – High-School Pupil.
52. Jacob V. Joyce – Multidisciplinary Artist.
53. Mzz Kimberley – Actor, Singer and Trans Activist.
54. Teleica Kirkland – Creative Director and Lecturer.
55. Beverley Knight – Singer and Actor.
56. Kwame Kwei-Armah Actor, Playwright, singer, director and broadcaster.
57. David Lammy – Member of Parliament.
58. Elliot Leachman – Graphic Designer.
59. Suzette Llewellyn – Actor and Communication Support Worker.
60. Kaya Lockiby-Belgrave – Forensic Psychologist (in training).
61. Revd Jide Macaulay – Reverend.
62. Benedicta Makeri – Artist.
63. Kevin Maxwell – Writer and Former Detective.
64. Veronica Mckenzie – Filmmaker, Writer, Director and Producer.
65. Josephine Melville – Actor, Writer, Director and Archivist.
66. Beverley Michaels – Headteacher and Theatre Practitioner.
67. Maureen Nassaro – Retired Nurse.
68. Pamela Nompumelelo-Nomvete – Actor, Author and Storyteller.
69. Sonia Obasogie – Company Secretary.
70. Michael Obiora – Actor, Author and Producer.
71. Chinonyerem Odimba – Playwright, Screenwriter, Poet and Director.
72. Phyll Opoku-Gyimah – Executive Director.
73. Chef Orlando – Chef.
74. Suzanne Packer – Actor, Teacher, Singer and Broadcaster.
75. Kayisha Payne – Scientist.
76. Jason Pennycooke – Actor and choreographer.
77. Trevor Phillips – Writer, Broadcaster and Former Politician.
78. Lettie Precious – Playwright, Poet, Author and Artist.
79. Revd Dr Sharon Prentis – Reverend.
80. Beverley Randall – English Teacher.
81. Bishop Rose – Bishop of Dover and The Bishop in Canterbury.
82. Sheda, Of Holda Poetry – Poet.
83. Ron Shillingford – Photojournalist and Author.
84. Sistren – Podcasters, Radio Hosts and a Creative Collective.
85. Carmen Smart – Former International Sprinter.
86. Ekow Suanchee – Actor
87. Bumi Thomas – Singer, Songwriter, Photographer, Visual Communications Artist and Activist.
88. Bernadette Thompson – HR Professional and Civil Servant.
89. Arthur Torrington CBE – Community Advocate and Historian.
90. Busayo Twins – Policy and Voice Development Officer.
91. Dr Faith Uwadiae – Immunologist
92. Patrick Vernon CBE – Social Commentator and Activist.
93. Nigel Walker – Sport Executive.
94. Sharon Walters – Artist
95. Nadine White – Journalist
96. Dr Owen Williams OBE – Chief Executive.
97. Allan Willmot – World War II RAF Veteran.
98. Brendon Winter – Community Police Officer.
99. Pam Wrigley – Businesswoman.
100. Pat Younge – Journalist and Creative Leader.
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