As we continue to celebrate black history month, our focus turns to the present generation of inspiring Black journalists actively influencing the landscape of Black British Media. These talented individuals come from a variety of fields, including business, politics, fashion, broadcast, and digital media.
Trevor Philips
Businessman & Journalist
Trevor became the first Black host of a flagship UK politics show in 2021. He was a presenter for the Sky News Sunday politics show to cover Sophy Ridge’s maternity leave.
Trevor won Royal Television Society (RTS) journalism awards three times and shortlisted for Comment Writer of the Year 2020. In 2022, he knighted for services to equality and human rights.
Trevor was head of current affairs at London Weekend TV. He was also a chair of the London Assembly, the Commission for Racial Equality, and the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Furthermore, Trevor was also a President of the John Lewis Partnership Council (Sky News).
Clive Myrie
Journalist
A multi-award-winning journalist and one of the most experienced foreign correspondents on the BBC.
Clive reported from more than 80 countries to cover significant stories, including wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Clive reported on four Presidential races, including Barack Obama’s win. He also co-anchored coverage of Nelson Mandela’s funeral in South Africa (Sussex).
Charlene White
Newsreader, Journalist & TV host of ITV's daytime show, Loose Women
Newsreader, Journalist & TV host of ITV’s daytime show, Loose Women
In 2008, Charlene joined ITN as a newscaster. She became the first Black woman to present ITV News at Ten in 2014.
In 2021, Charlene aired a documentary on ITV, Charlene White: Empire’s Child, where she delved into her family history.
Charlene previously worked for the BBC where she was the youngest senior journalist at the age of 22 (Goodto.com).
Edward Enninful
Editor of British Vogue
In 2017, Edward became the first Black male editor of British Vogue.The magazine praised Edward for bringing diversity and inclusivity.
Cover stars Edward appointed include Rihanna, Judi Dench, Greta Thunberg and Marcus Rashford. On the British Vogue website, Edward launched A Vanguard of Disabled Talent.
Edward was a fashion editor for i-D magazine, and then made his way into Italian Vogue and American Vogue. Before joining British Vogue, he previously worked as a fashion and style editor for W magazine.
Edward announced he would be leaving Vogue after the March 2024 issue hit newsstands. He plans to stay on at Condé Nast in an advisory role (Independent & The Guardian).
Chioma Nnadi
Head of Editorial Content at British Vogue
In the British Vogue, Chioma replaces Edward as Head of Editorial Content. She was the first Black woman to have a leading fashion title and edit a storied fashion magazine.
Chioma previously worked for Vogue.com, where she progressed from a Writer to Fashion News Director since 2010. Chioma oversaw the digital coverage of events, including the Met Gala, Forces of Fashion and Vogue World.
Chioma reported on Rihanna, Cara Delevigne, and Erykah Badu and hosts The Run-Through podcast (The Guardian & Conde Nast).
Kenya Hunt
Editor-in-Chief of Elle UK & Founder at R.O.O.M Mentoring
In R.O.O.M Mentoring, she brought more diversity in fashion by connecting aspiring designers, journalists, and image makers of colour in London.
In 2021, Kenya achieved a Global Leader of Change Award at The British Fashion Council Fashion Awards.
Kenya used to be an Assistant Editor at Jane magazine and Deputy Editor at Grazia UK and Elle UK (Elle UK).
Akesha (aka. Keeks) Reid
Acting Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan
At Cosmopolitan, Keeks worked as a Contributing Beauty Writer in 2019, then promoted to Acting Beauty Director in May 2023. She writes content about everything beauty from fragrance to skincare, makeup and hair.
Keeks is passionate about black first-person perspective pieces, and first-person perspective pieces in general. She has a strong interest in diversity and listening to different perspectives in the beauty industry.
In the past, Keeks worked as an Editor for BLACKHAIR magazine from 2013 to 2015. In 2017, Keeks worked as a Freelancer. In 2018, Keeks became an Editor for Hairdressers Journal International (Roxhill Media).
If you have access to our database, you will know Keeks’ tips and tricks on how and when to contact her, as well as what to pitch to her, especially if you’re in the beauty industry.
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