EXCLUSIVE: As we celebrate Black History Month, A Place In The Sun host Jean Johansson calls for greater diversity in the TV industry and shares her role models growing up
October marks Black History Month, an annual celebration that gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of Black heritage and culture. OK! catches up with A Place in the Sun presenter Jean Johansson who was raised in Scotland but was born in Kenya.
Jean says... “For me, Black History Month highlights parts of history that are sometimes forgotten about and brings to the forefront many inspiring people and their stories. "I've faced constant struggles in the TV industry, but I'm the type of person who doesn’t dwell. I’m happy where I am now and it’s all about pushing forward for me, never looking back.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Black History Month: 'There's a lot more to us than slavery'Five women who are children of the Windrush generation share their experiences growing up in Southampton.
Read more »
Black History Month: 'Saluting our Sisters' discussion with Donna Fraser, Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell, and Lorna BootheClaudia Osei-Nsafoah talks about Black women in leadership with Donna Fraser, Rebecca Ajulu-Bushell and Lorna Boothe.
Read more »
Black History Month: Serena and Venus Williams' top five US Open momentsAs part of Black History Month we asked the Sky Sports tennis experts to pick their top five Williams sisters moments from the US Open.
Read more »
Black designers tell a story of craft and history in New York exhibitionFurniture by Black designers including Norman Teague, Nifemi Marcus-Bello and Peter Mabeo features in 'Spotlight II' at Verso Gallery (until 10 November 2023)
Read more »
Jane Seymour on her sexuality and finding love again: 'I feel an extraordinary freedom at the moment'The actress helped us mark Menopause Awareness Month in our exclusive interview
Read more »
Viviane Asseyi: West Ham forward discusses the power of Black History Month and her desire to get the better of ChelseaWest Ham's Viviane Asseyi talks exclusively to Sky Sports about the power of Black History Month and her determination to trouble champions Chelsea this Saturday.
Read more »