United we stand: What does #TalkAboutBlack have to say about the Sewell Review?

Unity seems dishearteningly elusive

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When I think about words and phrases that resonate with me, there is one that always comes to mind: united.

While many of you will assume this is simply because of my well-known passion for a certain Mancunian football team, it runs far deeper than this.  When we first launched #TalkAboutBlack back in 2017, we all agreed that there would be one overarching goal: to ensure that black people are properly represented at senior levels across the corporate sphere.  Over the years, we have sought to achieve this through opening dialogues, having the difficult conversations, and actively working to bring people together to understand and address issues.  That we are all in this together is a se...

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