by Gifford | Oct 17, 2024 | Audacity
For me, Black History Month has kicked off with an explosion of energy and passion that’s hard to describe. Among the university talks, corporate presentations, and charity events, one experience truly resonated: leading a workshop at a local community centre nestled...
by Gifford | Oct 7, 2024 | Audacity
I have already begun my Black History Month tour, and surprisingly there are a few noted observations to help you along. I am encouraged. Hope you will be too. 🙌🏿✨ Of course, there are the usual logistics of having to navigate administration and communications lines,...
by Gifford | Sep 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
History: Reclaiming the Past When Akyaaba Addai-Sebo started Black History Month in the UK, it was never just about looking backwards—it was about reclaiming our stories, our heritage, our place in the history of this country. Black soldiers fought in both World Wars,...
by Gifford | Aug 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
While wining and dining at the recent GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards Ceremony last week, I had the great pleasure of meeting the towering, Professor Patrick Vernon in the flesh.We were suited and booted but not distracted lol.We are purposeful about who we are...
by Gifford | Nov 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
I’m speaking today at the Business Faculty at Arden University, Birmingham, on “Mind your Business, It’s your Calling!”. This is my second talk. At the beginning of the month, I gave my first, which was entitled, “Sort yourself, Sort your Stuff, and You’ll be Sorted”....