“This isn’t just my achievement; it belongs to everyone who has dared to dream”
BY DIVA STAFF, IMAGE BY KOFI PAINTSIL
Lady Phyll, the CEO and co-founder of UK Black Pride, announced yesterday (13 November) that she was stepping into the role of Pro Chancellor for the University of Northampton. Taking a moment to share the news on Instagram, Lady Phyll stated that she wanted to use this new role to “break down barriers” for the next generation.
Known for her lifetime of trailblazing work, Lady Phyll has become a pillar within the LGBTQIA community. Just last month, she guest edited our Struggle & Liberation issue of DIVA, making sure to platform Black LGBTQIA voices.
To commemorate this new announcement, she wrote: “This moment is filled with beautiful tears – pride, gratitude, and an unshakeable sense of purpose and all whilst being surrounded by my family & chosen family, it was everything and some. I look back on the journey, the hurdles, and the countless hands that lifted me up along the way. This isn’t just my achievement; it belongs to everyone who has dared to dream, to fight, and to believe in a more deliberate way we can live in this world!”
She also said that she hoped this new achievement would inspire others to go out and achieve “amazing things”, especially if they felt “unseen or unheard”.
“Let’s continue to make change, to lift each other up, and to build a future where every voice has power,” Lady Phyll added. “Let’s have the difficult discussions, especially as the world is on fire right now we’re seeing the worst crimes of humanity in real-time. This is just the beginning, and I am excited for all that lies ahead.”
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