Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Only 1.6% of London’s Historic Plaques Celebrate Black Pioneers. A Campaign Aims to Fill the Gap

Work by Havas London for Nubian Jak Community reveals fascinating stories behind Britain's Black pioneers

Black pioneers are commemorated in new campaign. Nubian Jak Community Trust / Havas London

By Sara Spary

December 7, 2020

LONDON—There are more than 900 circular blue plaques on buildings around England’s capital city, each of them bearing the name of an exceptional person who lived or worked there in the past.

Sara Spary
@saramayspary sara.spary@adweek.com Sara Spary is a freelance journalist based in London. She's been a reporter for eight years, covering advertising and consumer brands.
Recommended articles
You Might Like

How the Latest Identity Solutions Stack Up to Consumer Privacy Demands

By Ian Meyers

3 New Behaviors of Media Consumers and What to Do About Them

By Zephr

While Talk of the Post-Pandemic Future Is on the Rise, SMBs Continue to Struggle

By Lorenzo Papa, Chief Revenue Officer, Captivate

Why Print Matters More Than Ever in a Post-Pandemic World

By Tonya Powers, Director of Marketing Production Print Solutions, Canon Solutions America

{"channel":"elasticpress","title":"Recommended","post_types":["post","page"],"lineup_id":"54851","since_qty":30,"since_time":"d","until_qty":0,"until_time":"m","q":"","num_posts":0,"vertical":"media"}