Tag: Divas of colour
Totum Bursary Scheme 2025: Application now open
What’s on offer? A bursary of up to £2,000 paid in full, upon commencement of your degree in September 2025. Mentoring from a Totum buddy who can act as an invaluable advisor. Networking opportu... Read More
Spring Statement 2025: What Does it Mean for Women in Business?
Yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement 2025, and we have noted several points that could directly affect Divas of Colour members, who are predominantly working female small... Read More
Member testimony: Afua Sam
"Through the Divas of Colour Conference, I’ve not only made lasting friendships but also gained other valuable opportunities. I am deeply grateful for all of it. THANK YOU for creating this amazing ... Read More
Delia Muhammad: My journey to empowerment
My very first birth was my neighbour who was having her fourth child, and was contracting. Her husband was unable to be with her, so she came to my home. We went to the hospital. The midwife was not v... Read More
Adeshola Akanji: My journey to empowerment
As an individual with multiple long-term health conditions and disabilities, I have encountered considerable discrimination and stigma surrounding mental health and disabilities, which adversely affec... Read More
Gracey Mae: My journey to empowerment
Gracey is a proud African Music Ambassador and Advocate; promoting music from the Motherland across many platforms. She presents 'Afrobeats' a weekly broadcast on Westside Radio, and writes as an Afri... Read More
Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes: My journey to empowerment
My journey from Brooklyn's public housing to becoming a social-behavioural scientist and community advocate reflects the transformative power of purpose born from pain. After losing my nephew to gun v... Read More
Charity Moyo: My journey to empowerment
I'll never forget the day I discovered I'd been wearing the wrong bra size for years. Like so many women, I assumed discomfort was just part of the deal, especially having a fuller bust, until a prope... Read More