Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, also known as Lady Phyll, hopes the theme of legacy will remember those in the past and to inspire the next generation.
Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, also known as Lady Phyll, co-founder of UK Black Pride hopes to create a ‘legacy’ for future generations
Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, also known as Lady Phyll – one of the event’s co-founders and executive director of UK Black Pride, said this year’s event theme is based around “legacy”, to remember those in the past and to inspire the next generation.People taking part in UK Black Pride at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London
“The theme is legacy, we remember those that were there before us, those that are here now and the next generation to come. That’s what legacy means to us. Organisers have said the event grows bigger each year, with this year having more than 100 stall holders exploring the conversation around intersexuality, and over 20 food stalls in its food village.
Zack Polanski, deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, also attended the event to show his support for UK Black Pride. Chloe Davies, head of finance at UK Black Pride, spoke of the “joy” that UK Black Pride brings to the community.
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