Sharon Prentis presents the last in a series of filmed reflections on visionary and prophetic voices to celebrate Black History Month. Sharon reflects upon the life of civil rights activist and priest Pauli Murray. (27 October 2020)

The Revd Dr Sharon Prentis is Mission Enabler & Dean of Black and Minority Ethnic Affairs for the Church of England in Birmingham and Honorary Fellow, Edward Cadbury Centre at the University of Birmingham’s Dept of Theology and Religion. After gaining degrees in social sciences, anthropology and theology her research and teaching has predominately been in community and education contexts.

In 2003, her work was recognised by the Department of Health when she was named as a Mary Seacole Scholar for a project on faith and the impact on health. Sharon is a member of the Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns, a National group for the Church of England.