Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation

The Voice's Ones to Watch 2025: Celebrating the Future Every year, The Voice Newspaper highlights young, underrepresented talent in our community who are making waves, and this year’s ‘Ones to Watch’ feature is truly inspiring. For 2025, they have spotlighted a diverse line-up of rising stars, each with a unique story of ambition, creativity, and resilience. These young people embody the hope and promise of the next generation, showing what’s possible when talent is nurtured and opportunities are seized. Don’t miss this amazing feature—grab a copy of The Voice and head to pages 44 and 45 to discover the full list. Let’s keep shining a light on the talent and dreams in our community. #StephenLawrence #Inspiration #Community #StephenLawrenceDay #HopeForTheFuture #BlackExcellence #BlackBritish

📖 Education is the foundation of an equal society, and every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Yet, many barriers still prevent marginalised young people from accessing the resources they need to thrive. ✊🏾 The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation exists to inspire a more equitable, inclusive society and to foster opportunities for young people across the UK. By supporting our work, you help break down these barriers and create brighter futures for the next generation. 🧡 Join us in making a difference. Visit stephenlawrencedayorg to donate and support this mission. Together, we can create a fairer, more inclusive world. 🌟 #EqualEducation #StephenLawrenceDay #Equity #StephenLawrence #YouthEmpowerment #BlackBritish

As we step into 2025, we at the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation are filled with gratitude for the strength, determination, and unity of our incredible community. Together, we’ve made strides toward building a fairer and more inclusive society, and we look forward to continuing this important journey with you in the year ahead. This new year represents a fresh chapter—a chance to deepen our impact, inspire young minds, and create opportunities that honour Stephen’s legacy. Let us move forward with hope, courage, and the belief that each of us has the power to make a difference. Start the year by helping young people realise their dreams. Your support makes it possible for us to provide life-changing opportunities, nurture potential, and create a brighter future. Every contribution brings us closer to a world where equity and opportunity are within reach for all. 🔗 Visit stephenlawrenceday.org to make a donation Wishing you and your loved ones a year filled with possibility, progress, and peace. Here’s to achieving great things together in 2025! #NewYear #HappyNewYear #YouthEmpowerment #StephenLawrence #StephenLawrenceDay

🌟 What does success mean to you? 🌟 In this brilliant and thought-provoking video by Black Heritage Support Service, we explore the meaning of end-of-year success and privilege. It’s a reminder that success isn’t always about the big wins or the applause—it’s about the hard work, dedication, and perseverance shown in every role, even those that don’t always get the recognition they deserve. Let’s shift the focus from superficial measures of success to celebrating the effort and impact we make in our own unique ways. 💬 Share your thoughts below—how do you define success? 💭 #Success #privelege #EndOfYearReflection #Community #BlackBritish #StephenLawrence #StephenLawrenceDay

As 2024 draws to a close, we at the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation pause to reflect on the year we’ve shared—one of growth, learning, and the unwavering pursuit of equity and opportunity for all. This holiday season, we hold close in our hearts those who face hardship, those we’ve lost, and all for whom this time of year may be particularly difficult. Let us stand together as a community, offering compassion and support to one another. In the spirit of giving, we invite you to make a difference by supporting our work. Your donation, no matter the size, helps us continue to create meaningful opportunities for young people and champion change in our communities. Together, we can ensure that Stephen’s legacy lives on through the hope and potential of the next generation. 🔗 See the link in our bio to donate May this festive period bring you moments of joy, peace, and renewal, and may the year ahead be one of hope, unity, and meaningful change. From all of us, warmest wishes for a season filled with love and light. #Christmas #MerryChristmas #Greetings #Community #StephenLawrence #StephenLawrenceDay

💬 Life’s challenges may be beyond our control, but how we rise above them defines our strength. Resilience is the foundation of greatness, and with the right support, young people can overcome barriers and achieve incredible things. 🧡 Join us in empowering the next generation by supporting the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation. Your donation helps us create opportunities for young people to thrive and build brighter futures. Together, we can make a lasting impact. 🌟 🔗 Link in bio to donate. #StayStrong #StephenLawrenceDay #StephenLawrence #Inspire #makeadifference #youthempowerment

Sayce Holmes-Lewis, a true pillar of our community and the founder & CEO of Mentivity, speaks passionately in this video about the importance of love and empathy in shaping the lives of young people. 💬 As the leader of an award-winning youth mentoring organisation and alternative education provider, Sayce’s dedication to empowering young people—particularly within the Black community—is nothing short of transformative. His impactful work makes him a perfect voice for this message and an inspiration to us all. 👏🏾 Together, let’s ensure our youth are surrounded by the support and compassion they need to thrive. 🌟 #LoveAndEmpathy #StephenLawrenceDay #Mentivity #YouthEmpowerment

📚 The current English Literature curriculum falls short in representing the rich diversity of our society, with an overwhelming 98.5% of GCSE students missing the opportunity to study texts by writers of colour. The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation stands alongside 180+ authors, publishers, and partners as proud signatories of @penguinukbooks' open letter, calling on the government to address these disparities. The #LitInColour Pioneers Pilot research, created with Penguin Random House UK books, Runnymede Trust, Pearson, and University of Oxford, makes a powerful case for diversifying the curriculum. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eX_KvPnF to explore the full report, "The effect of studying a text by an author of colour: The Lit in Colour Pioneers Pilot," and discover how we can create systemic change at the assessment level. Together, we can shape a more inclusive future for all. 💬 #StephenLawrenceDay #LitInColour #InclusiveEducation #RepresentationMatters

Meet Anita Okunde , a young Nigerian trailblazer redefining what’s possible. At just 20 years old, Anita has become the first Black woman president of the prestigious Oxford Union—a historic achievement that inspires hope for underrepresented communities worldwide. From her campaign theme, Bridge Codes, to her commitment to inclusion and accessibility, Anita’s vision has paved the way for a more transparent and welcoming future. Her roots as a proud Nigerian shine through her dedication to empowering young voices and her work in intersectional climate justice and feminism, earning her recognition as one of Forbes’ top 100 environmentalists. Her story is proof that your heritage is a strength, your dreams are valid, and your determination can take you anywhere. Let’s celebrate Anita’s groundbreaking achievements and reflect on what each of us can do to create a more inclusive and just world. ✨ To the young people reading this: Dream boldly, work tirelessly, and know that anything is possible when you lead with purpose. Your story is still being written, and it has the power to inspire others. 🧡 #StephenLawrenceDayFoundation #Leadership #Inspiration #Inclusion #BlackExcellence #OxfordUnion #NigerianPride

🙌🏾 Success isn’t just about reaching the top—it’s about uplifting others along the way. When we invest in our community, we create opportunities for everyone to thrive. Together, we can empower the next generation to dream bigger, achieve more, and build a brighter future. 🧡 Support this mission by making a donation to the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation. Your contribution helps us continue creating impactful programmes for young people. Let’s make a difference together. 🌟 🔗 stephenlawrenceday.org #CommunityEmpowerment #StephenLawrenceDay