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- 2015 Elections: 11 new BME MP’s make history
- 70th Anniversary of the Partition of India
- Black Church Manifesto Questionnaire
- Brett Bailey: Exhibit B
- Briefing Paper: Ethnic Minorities in Politics and Public Life
- Civil Rights Leader Ratna Lachman dies
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- Gary Younge Book Sale
- George Osborne's budget increases racial disadvantage
- Goldsmiths Students' Union External Trustee
- International Commissioners condemn the appalling murder of Tyre Nichols
- Iqbal Wahhab OBE empowers Togo prisoners
- Job Vacancy: Head of Campaigns and Communications
- Media and Public Relations Officer for Jean Lambert MEP (full-time)
- Number 10 statement - race disparity unit
- Pathway to Success 2022
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- Rashan Charles had no Illegal Drugs
- Serena Williams: Black women should demand equal pay
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- The Colour of Power 2021
- The Power of Poetry
- The UK election voter registration countdown begins now
- Volunteering roles at Community Alliance Lewisham (CAL)
Winsome-Grace Cornish receives MBE from the Queen
Yesterday, OBV’s former Communications Director Winsome-Grace Cornish attended a reception at Buckingham Palace to receive an MBE for services to Black and Minority Ethnic communities in London. Named in the Queens Honours List earlier this year, Cornish attended the Investiture Ceremony to formally receive the honour and medal.
As we all know, there are not many people who get honoured by the Queen - much less those fighting for racial equality, so when Cornish received the notification that she would be honoured everyone at OBV and it seems the whole Black community where thrilled.
Simon Woolley, Director of Operation Black Vote said,
Although I couldn't be there because of a long standing appointment in Geneva, I am so thrilled that my dear friend Winsome should be honoured by her Majesty. My guess is that when they met, the Queen bowed to Winsome. Quite right too!
Many will know Cornish for her tireless work to improve the lives of Black and minority ethnic communities - namely as Editor of the Voice and most recently championing increased political engagement of BME communities through her work at Operation Black Vote.
Francine Fernandes, Head of Shadowing Schemes at OBV who attended the event said,
Having worked with Winsome for over 10 years, what characterises her is a selflessness. Winsome was not interested in public recognition or self aggrandisement - what motivates her is a desire to serve her community and we are all delighted that these qualities and her outstanding work has been formally recognised.