The event celebrated the Black Community’s achievements and contribution to Public Service in Derbyshire while facing challenges such as discrimination and persevering for a better future for Derbyshire residents and Black and ethnic minorities.
The day saw councillors and leaders giving thoughtful speeches on the betterment of the Derbyshire community as well as other guest speakers sharing their personal experience of the fire service and their achievements. There were also exercises to get the guests thinking of what is fair and just.
Pictured at the event from left to right: Councillor Anne Clarke, Ron Stanley – the first black firefighter in Derbyshire, Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts – Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Ludwig Ramsey – Head of the Chesterfield African Caribbean Association, Councillor Jodie Brown – Chairman, and Wes Downes, Organisation Inclusion Manager.