A young man who experienced a household of domestic and alcohol abuse. Become homeless but was afforded a opportunity to go to a private school thanks to a programme by @buttleuk.

Julien epitomises a young man with a mindset that does not allow his circumstances to define him. Instead he is the captain of his own fate and the driver of his future. A man who will be watching for the future. Thank you! @julienandre01

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@andrewfullerhoodlessons is a young pastor who shares the message of Christianity, but at the same time works outside of its parameters. We explored fatherhood also a key component and arguably the missing link in the community.Andrew continues to preach a message that will allow us to heal as a community and most importantly as individuals!

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@inspiringvanessa is 13, her soul is inspirational, her words remind us all that age is nothing but a number. She is a model, presenter , author and YouTuber.Vanessa began her journey at 9 years old thanks to her mum, who had been a key in her life and what she has gone to achieveThank you vanessa, everyone go and support her, and we will be having a part 2

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In conversation with @melzdot from the @freeblackuni , speaking about decolonising the curriculum, creating a space in which the dissemination of knowledge is outside of the European lense, but rather an Afrocentric and Afro futuristic one. It was powerful, inspiring and indeed moving.

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@shocka_artist is an artist who is a ode to real and authentic conversations surrounding mental health. He spoke to me about his music and how his album “impact over numbers” reflects his entire mentality. Impact is more important than sales, his DM’s are always open and he wants toKnow how he has impacted people. I highly respect and support his music, he will be dropping his next project very soon! I can’t wait !

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Rehema's Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/itsremayyyyy/ 

To vote for 07Rehema text MISS AAC07 to 63333. Texts cost 50p.  

Rehema's Bio  Rehema is a contestant in a new Miss England heat called Miss All African Colours, which aims to be more diverse and increase representation of minority ethnic women in the competition. 

Originally from London, Rehema is of Kenyan heritage and is proud to represent both the British and Kenyan culture.  Despite a worldwide pandemic, this year she completed her university degree, graduating with a Masters in Genetics and diploma in Biomedical Science. Hoping to enter a career in patent law, 

Rehema is passionate about diversifying the sciences for minority women in the STEM fields. Rehema is a campaigner for the charity Women’s Aid and an advocate for raising awareness and fighting against women and children experiencing domestic abuse. As a campaign champion, Rehema uses her voice to get the attention of MPs to reform the domestic abuse bill, to equally protect and support migrant women that are experiencing abuse.

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Aminata's Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/amisow1045/ 

Vote for Aminata via the link To vote for 02Aminata text MISS AAC02 to 63333. Texts cost 50p.  

Aminata's Bio  My name is Aminata, I’m 23. Born and raised in Senegal, migrated to the UK as refugees at the age of 11 years old. Moving to a country where I didn’t speak the language or understand the culture. One of my greatest is achievements is being the first woman in my lineage and with a 1st class honours.  

Miss All African Colours England competition, promotes cultural diversity, allowing us to authentically represent not only ourselves by our backgrounds and heritage.   “Representation is vital otherwise the butterfly Surrounded by a group of moths unable to see itself will keep trying to become a moth” written by Rupi Kaur  My Beauty with a purpose puts refugees and asylum seekers at the centre. Bolton Destitution Project who’s aim is to work with and support asylum seekers. I’m fundraising for them and my goal is to reach £500 and when I do, I will do a 15 k in 2 hours and 500 squats in 30 minutes. The money will go towards helping the destitute asylum seekers who’s claims have been rejected and therefore do not receive any financial aid from the government. I have also partnered with Morrison’s to get food donations for the food bank at the destitution project.  Winning the title of Miss AAC would be a dream come true! I thirst for change and I believe this is the way to do it!

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Paige's Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/paige_ashton1/ 

Paige Ashton is originally from Hertfordshire. Her heritage is Vincentian, Bajan and Jamaican, with growing up in mainly a Caucasian area. Her mother decided to send her and her brother to a supplementary school ran by the Watford African and Caribbean Association, which allowed them to learn about black history. In turn it meant she taught her mother about black historical individuals and her secondary history schoolteacher.   

Over the month of November Paige has been doing a fundraising challenge for her BWAP Project which is to break the stigma around mental health through education and openly talking about it. 

She is fundraising for the Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster Mind by walking 15km each day and at the time of the interview 1,500 burpees, this now 2,000 burpees.   At work Paige has been helping to set up a Black Employee Resource Group, where one of the main focuses is to openly talk about race.  My voting number is: MISS AAC06 to 63333  For fundraising here is my link: https://bit.ly/3pOjCIy

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Anglee's Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/anglee18/  

To vote for 03Anglee text MISS AAC03 to 63333. Texts cost 50p.   

Anglee's Bio    

Anglee Kumar is a positive person willing to go above and beyond in everything she does. She is often described as loyal, bubbly, caring, intelligent and fun! She loves being a helping hand and finds happiness in making someone else’s day. She graduated from Nottingham University with a degree in Politics & International Relations and then went to law school to obtain a Masters in Law. 

She is an ambitious Paralegal looking to pursue a career in commercial law and hopes to become a big time lawyer in the future! Anglee is also a visionary, she has big plans for the future and aims to achieve her goals by reflecting and re-setting. She feels that life hasn’t always been easy but the struggles she has faced has made her stronger and she continues to find ways to become a better version of herself. 

Anglee is a fitness freak and believes in keeping a healthy mind and body. She is also a fashionista and loves expressing herself through her style. Being a twin has been a blessing for her because together with her twin she has been able to participate in organising a fashion show for charity sponsored by Marks and Spencer’s!

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Her instagram is https://www.instagram.com/_frankstar_/ 

Frankie Stewart is one of the beautiful Miss All African Colours England 2020 finalists. She is 20 years old grew up in Hastings, East Sussex. She currently lives in south London where She’s just finished her degree in Drama: Comedy and Satire a year early. 🎭  She’s an aspiring model and actress, specifically hoping to make change within the industry, normalising diversity and advocating for self love. ❤️ 

For her Beauty With A Purpose project she is raising fund for Plan International by selling her handmade eco friendly scrunchies 🌍♻️ If you’d like to order one just drop her a message! ✨  ⭐️If you’d like to support her journey to Miss England text ‘MISS AAC04’ to 6333 (all caps and with the space)⭐️

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