Celebrating Black History Month - Gener8te

Having lived here most of my years, Hammersmith and Fulham it’s always been close to my heart. I’ve seen how much this community has evolved and how its diversity and creativity continues to shape the stories we tell.

Standing Firm in Power and Pride

This year, the borough honors Black History Month 2025 under the theme "Standing Firm in Power and Pride," a reminder that our corner of London has always been a home to powerful voices which still resonate today.

A Decade of Empowerment

I'm honoured to have photographed Eurydice, director of Gener8te, who has been recognised by the borough as one of this year's Contemporary Community Leaders.

For over a decade, Gener8te has been integral to both my life and our community, quietly dismantling stigma around dyslexia and mental health.
By equipping individuals, companies, and communities with practical tools for thriving, they've empowered countless people to reach their potential. As a dyslexic person, I've felt the impact of their work firsthand, these tools have shaped who I am today.
Seeing the borough recognise their contribution is deeply important and will ensure more young individuals can thrive in a largely neurotypical world.

But why is Eurydice's work so important?

Supporting neurodiversity, particularly dyslexia, is essential because it empowers individuals to reach their full potential by dismantling the barriers that traditional systems have unknowingly erected. When we recognise and accommodate dyslexia, we give people the confidence to approach challenges in ways that align with their unique cognitive strengths rather than forcing them into rigid, one-size-fits-all frameworks that emphasise their difficulties.

By removing obstacles like inflexible assessment methods or text-heavy communication, we create space for dyslexic individuals to demonstrate their intelligence through visual thinking, creative problem-solving, and innovative perspectives that might otherwise remain hidden. This shift doesn't just benefit those with dyslexia; it enriches entire communities and workplaces by inviting a variation of thought that challenges conventional approaches and sparks new ideas.

When we celebrate neurodiversity rather than pathologize it, we acknowledge that different minds process information in valuable ways, and we build environments where everyone can contribute their authentic brilliance without being diminished by systems that were never designed with them in mind.

Discover the Stories

During Black History Month take a walk down Kings Street to discover other remarkable individuals past and present who've called this borough home. Scan the QR code to learn their stories.