Our Supporters.
We gratefully acknowledge the many messages of support we have received from the region and beyond.
Councillor Glynn Evans
Lord Mayor of Manchester
“I am delighted to have this opportunity of offering my support and best wishes to celebrate the launch of Acts of Achievement for Black History Month 2007.
Manchester’s cultural diversity is a source of strength and enrichment. Over the years Acts of Achievement has made, and continues to make, an important contribution to the celebration of that rich diversity.
I send my warmest congratulations and best wishes.”
Shobna Gulati
Actor
“It’s simply a wonderful achievement how Black History Month continues to educate and unite for our tomorrows”
The Very Revd Rogers Govender
The Dean of Manchester
“As in previous years I continue to commend Black History Month to you as a visible way in which we affirm the achievements of members of our Black community. We are in great need for positive role models and we have a tremendous number of ordinary Black people who are heroes and champions in the community. We ought to honour them and be inspired by their good examples.
Therefore, let us give our support to this most worthy event in the life of our wider community and encourage one another, and especially our young people.”
Mark Brown
North West Prisons Community Development Director
“Acts of Achievement is such an important concept, that it inspires and helps us reflect on successes of our people of both past and current eras, despite the pain and struggle we have had to endure throughout time.
Acts of Achievement undoubtedly has to continue, particularly for those young people who are feeling isolated, stigmatised and marginalised in order to build their self esteem and show that they do have a positive role to play in UK life, regardless of the barriers or misconceptions we are constantly faced with.”
Councillor Michael Smith
Civic Mayor of Tameside
“I am delighted to have this opportunity to offer my good wishes for Black History Month 2007.
It is a wonderful celebration of the cultural diversity of this region and I am pleased to offer my support. ”
Dennis Gerald
Broadcaster Wythenshawe FM
“Supporting Acts of Achievement fills me with pride and a real sense of belonging that brings a smile to my face. Insipid, but true.
The endeavours of BAA facilitates a historical cultural creative and stimulating focal point in a world where there will always be more questions than answers.
Good luck for 2007 and well done!”
Dr George Gheverghese-Joseph
“Excavation of the true and complete history of humankind is vital today if we are to replace the
notion of 'clash of cultures' with the notion of 'dialogue between cultures'”
Councillor Dr Farook Chaudhry
The Mayor of Bury
“I am very pleased to have this opportunity to support the work and activities of the Black Arts Alliance.
The Alliance has now been established for more than twenty years and serves the areas of Greater Manchester and Region and successfully promotes appreciation for the Arts in many different ways, including Educational Projects, Workshops, Exhibitions and Talks.
I feel that the work which is undertaken is most worthwhile and worthy of generous support.
I hope that the Black Arts Alliance will long continue to contribute to the appreciation of the Arts, the development of Local Artists and the creation of links between all Sections of our Community.
I wish all concerned much success.”
Michael Todd, QPM, BA(Hons), MPhil
Chief Constable Greater Manchester Police
“I am delighted once again to offer my support to “Acts of Achievement” Black History Month.
Our communities across Greater Manchester are increasingly rich and diverse. Greater Manchester Police continues in its commitment to engage with and support these communities, to listen and respond to their various needs.
My Force and I continue to move forward in respecting diversity and as part of this are keenly engaged in seeking to attract police officers and police staff recruits from such communities.
Black History Month provides an excellent opportunity to focus on the contribution and achievements of the Black community in this country and of the contribution of Black and minority ethnic staff within the Police Service. We are immensely proud of the achievements of our staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, the most recent example of which was the award made to Sergeant Nita Jhanji-Garrod at Manchester’s TSB Jewel Awards which was a celebration of the wealth of experience, expertise and success which is becoming increasingly evident in the Black and Asian community today.
Acts of Achievement Black History Month is a celebration of the great contribution that a diverse population makes to the quality of our lives across this conurbation.”
Sir Richard Leese
Leader of Manchester City Council
“As always I am delighted to endorse and support the Acts of Achievement in Black History month. The event continues to contribute to enriching Manchester's culture and diversity”
Councillor June Somekh
Mayor of Stockport
“I am delighted to have this opportunity of offering my support and best wishes for Acts of
Achievement and to wish them every success with Black History Month 2007.
Acts of Achievement make an increasingly important contribution tocultural diversity during Black History Month which I am sure will be a continuing success.”
Councillor Valerie Burgoyne
Mayor of Salford
“"I am pleased to have this opportunity to offer best wishes and support from Salford City Council to the Black Arts Alliance on the occasion of Black History Month. It is right that we should celebrate our multi cultural society and I wish you every success now and in the future”
