THE SHORTLIST for the annual Ethnicity Awards has been announced today with an array of inspirational celebrities and public figures leading the nominations.
The awards recognise individuals with a track record of working to advance equality and opportunity for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups in society.
Meanwhile, big names including Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock have been shortlisted for accolades. Liverpool FC star Mohamed Salah and Arsenal FC talent Bukayo Saka are singled out for their high-profile stances for racial, gender, and faith equality. Joining them in the Sports Personality category is the fastest woman in British history, Dina Asher-Smith.and Stormzy are nominated for accolades, whilst Professor Jonathan Van-Tam and the first hijab-wearing MP, Apsana Begum, are also on the shortlist. Comedian Mo Gilligan and international music artist Olivia Rodrigo are listed too.
“The fact there continues to be racist abuse at sporting events, racial profiling in fashion, regressive stances in politics and stereotyping across the board, to name but a few problems, shows that we still have a long way to go.
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