Robert Hendry

Over recent years, Robert Hendry has enjoyed creating opportunities to share aspects of black history. For example, he staged a play depicting the story of the Windrush generation, organised talks and presentations for community groups, and collaborated with Weekes Baptiste to produce a play titled "Caribbean Soldiers", which highlights the experiences of Caribbean soldiers in World War One. Hendry also contributed to a Northampton BBC radio documentary about Walter Tull, a black officer in the British army during World War One. Furthermore, he has visited primary schools as a guest speaker for classes and assemblies and even contributed to the creation of school fetes with an ethnic twist. Through NubiWise education, he has developed fun resources to introduce children to some black trailblazers, including materials such as a jigsaw puzzle, a lesson plan, and an activity book. Hendry's goal is simple: to educate, inspire, pique curiosity, and reduce ignorance. He believes that increasing knowledge can challenge stereotypes and enhance a sense of identity and belonging in the UK's multicultural society. He emphasises that understanding our heritage and culture offers a comprehensive perspective on British history, moving away from a one-sided view.

Additionally, we'd like to clarify that Sam King was the first black mayor of Southwark.