I am a local historian, born in Hackney and raised in Waltham Forest. I have been an educator for over twenty years, working in post-16 education, museums, galleries and archives. I am also a football coach at Clapton Community FC and a library assistant for Newham Council.

Growing up, I was surrounded by such a diverse classroom, with people of Asian, African, Afro-Caribbean heritage, everyone. And none of that history was reflected in the history books. I have spent much of my life dedicated to uncovering local histories of East London’s Black communities, and the stories of other ethnic minority groups.

I have set up non-profit Diversity Workshops in Waltham Forest, and take time apart from my job to plan, prepare, and deliver various interactive Sunday workshops and walks.