23 min
Cephas Williams – Fighting stereotypes, tackling racism and changing the narrative Change Makers: Leadership, Good Business, Ideas and Innovation
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Cephas Williams is the founder of 56 Black Men and one of the UK’s leading campaigners addressing the negative portrayal of black men in the media. He talks to Michael about his powerful new campaign, Let’s Not Forget, that launched across the UK featuring the names of black victims of racist violence in the United States, including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. It comes in response to their recent tragic killings with the message that we must not forget those that have lost their lives and simply move on. Cephas also shares his views on what business must do to become more diverse and inclusive, and why they cannot remain silent on issues of race.
Cephas Williams is the founder of 56 Black Men and one of the UK’s leading campaigners addressing the negative portrayal of black men in the media. He talks to Michael about his powerful new campaign, Let’s Not Forget, that launched across the UK featuring the names of black victims of racist violence in the United States, including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. It comes in response to their recent tragic killings with the message that we must not forget those that have lost their lives and simply move on. Cephas also shares his views on what business must do to become more diverse and inclusive, and why they cannot remain silent on issues of race.
23 min