2026 LAUNCH
Theme: Honouring Our Communities
This year we ......
The launch was opened by James Baillie, Mayor of Southampton.
We were delighted to welcome acclaimed historian and author Professor Hakim Adi as our Keynote speaker.
_________ gave a _________ performance, and students from St. George's College presented their poetry.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Pete McClemont: Station Manager
Shantha Dickson: Deputy Chief Fire Officer - Hants IOW Fire & Rescue Service
Alexis Boone: Chief Constable of Hampshire IOW Constabulary
Claire Whitaker: CEO Southampton Forward
Dr Don John: Founder of Black History Month South
COUNCILLOR
James Baillie: Mayor of Southampton
ABOUT PROFESSOR HAKIM ALI
Her journey from teenage homelessness to President of the Chartered Institute of Housing has shaped a career rooted in social justice, inclusive leadership and reducing homelessness. She is a passionate advocate for diversity and representation in executive leadership.
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