Mayor of Wandsworth Juliana Annancelebratory speech
Celebrating the borough’s Sheroes
As published: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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A new exhibition of portraits celebrating some of the borough’s notable African-Caribbean women in the fields of business, community and sport opens this week.
The Mayor of Wandsworth Juliana Annan held a reception at Wandsworth Town Hall to mark the exhibition ahead of its launch at Battersea Arts Centre.
The term Shero was originally coined in 1836 during the suffrage movement and defines women known for their courage, achievements and qualities.
Celebrating Wandsworth Sheroes recognises 16 inspiring women who have made a difference in their chosen field and in their community. They are photographed in their ‘Wandsworth happy place’ and have shared thoughts on their heritage, inspirations, their own personal Sheroes and where they find joy. You can read these in full at https://wandsworthenterprisehub.com/sheroes
The exhibition launch at Wandsworth Town Hall
It will be shown alongside the Windrush Elders exhibition, commissioned by the council to commemorate Windrush 75. It includes striking portraits and stories of migration and forging a new life in the UK.
Deputy Council Leader Kemi Akinola said: “This Black History Month has been truly inspirational. The focus this year has been on remarkable Black woman. As a Black woman myself I have been so proud to hear their stories and celebrate their lives.
“This exhibition, and the Windrush Elders portraits displayed alongside, has some beautiful photographs of incredible people, and I would encourage everyone to take some time to visit them.”
See the exhibition at Battersea Arts Centre until November 25, and then at Wandsworth Library from November 27.
The wonderful Sheroes are:
- Catherine Marche - Founder Catherine Marche Jewellery
- Anna and Victoria Agyekum Sisters and founders of On Point Property Management
- Dawn Burton Founder Caribburton Caterers; Co-founder the Caribbean Food Collective; Co-founder of the UK Caribbean Food Awards
- Marsha Barnett – Co-founder the Caribbean Food Collective and co-founder of the UK Caribbean Food Awards
- Pauline Acheron-Pintureau Founder - Marie et Marcelle
- Kemilia-Jean and Stella Ogunmuyiwa - Co-owner of MUD café Tooting
- Joyce Fraser OBE Founder of The Black Heroes Foundation
- Neomi Bennett Founder of Neo Innovations and Equality 4 Black Nurses
- Cllr Juliana Annan – founder of Agoe Empowerment Network and co-founder of Support4Support Community Project Ltd
- Yvonne Stevenson Head of filming, Wandsworth, Enable
- Rachel Wang - Co-Founder Chocolate Films
- Tracey-Ann King - Founder Yorkey’s Gym
- Marie Hanson, OBE STORM Family Centre
