2019 LAUNCH
Theme: Identity
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service hosted the 2019 launch at the St Mary's Fire Station, home of the One Love Mural.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Gary Orr: Radian Group CEO
Jayanti Shah: Black History Month South Founder
Olivia Pinkney: Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary
Joseph Harker: Deputy Editor of the Opinion Page at Guardian Newspaper
COUNCILLORS
Peter Baillie: 979th Mayor of Southampton
Chris Carter: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Chairman
AWARD WINNERS
Marlene Plummer
Marlene is part of the Windrush Generation. She came to the UK to pursue nursing. She is involved with St. Deny's Activity Group, a mental health awareness group that was launched in 2016. She was also active at the West Indian Club, which was the first established migrant community centre in Southampton. Marlene has been a integral part of her community, regularly plaiting peoples hair for them.
Abdoulie Sanneh
Dr. Abdoulie Sanneh is chair of TUVAA (The United Voice of African Associations), an organization that fosters strong linkages between various Africa/African affiliated groups/organizations in Hampshire. He is Community Cohesion and Diversity Officer for Southampton City Council as well as a Local Ambassador for Southampton 2025.
The Concorde Club
A Live Music and Entertainment Venue Steeped In History. The Concorde Club began in the backroom of a Southampton pub in 1957 and was originally established as a members club. It is the oldest jazz club still under the same management in the UK.
