Recognized and celebrated in multiple countries, Black History Month is an opportunity to honour the impact, lived experiences and legacies of Black people and Black communities.

Black History Month is marked annually in October in the UK, the Netherlands, and Ireland. In Canada and the United States, it is marked annually in February.

This month and every month, it is paramount that we listen more, learn more and amplify Black voices.

Our firm is committed to creating an inclusive culture that supports, attracts, and empowers people from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds – a culture that values intersectionality and authenticity.

Through this Amplify voices series, we invite you to take the time to hear from some of our Black colleagues across regions, who have shared their passions, their experiences and how they are making a difference both inside and outside our offices.

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“It almost requires you to know the ‘rules of the game’ and if you are part of an entrenched system, it becomes easier for you to understand where you should or should not be. I don't think that's the case for everyone, especially if the ‘rules of the game’ are not designed for you”

Will Alete and Yolanda Dladla sat down to discuss what can be done to help improve recruitment and retention of Black talent, as well as the importance of allyship, role models and what can be done to change entrenched systems of bias.

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Allyship is essential. If everyone isn’t involved in the conversation, they’re not hearing or seeing the stories from the community, then nothing is going to change. People will just live in their own bubble and think ‘everything is fine.’- Rashael Kelly-Jarvis, Associate
Black History Month serves as an important annual reminder to embrace the richness of intersectionality. Acknowledging the unique obstacles that others face is not only a compassionate act but also a vital step towards promoting inclusivity.- Lamar Mukundi, Solicitor Apprentice

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