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Black Women Rising Day

Posted by Suzanne Brennan on 07 November 2022

Founder, Leanne Pero, stood infront of a “Welcome to Black Women Rising Day” projection onto a light pink wall, wearing a long sleeved, long, bright pink dress, with her hair back in a braid, addressing the room.
Two ladies stood beside one another, sporting pink cowboy hats and posing happily for the Photobooth. One lady holds the strings that fall from the sides of the hat, one gives a joyful thumbs up.
Ladies in colouful outfits sit around long rectangular tables in the Future Dreams Kitchen, smiling and talking over cups of tea and coffee. The lady closest to the camera sits an smiles facing the camera.
Four ladies smiling at the camera, two are sat on the couch, two stand behind the couch above them. The couch is a dark blue with yellow cushions, the room is lit by one tall lamp stood in the left of the photo, and one light on the wall.
All the ladies sit close together on grey chairs in the Studio. Some have their phones up taking photos, others look forward at Founder Leanne in admiration and appreciation.
Four ladies gather in the Future Dreams Letzer Lounge, the layout is similar to a living room. Two of four ladies are sat on the furniture infront of a phone that is being held up with a ring light and they are speaking to camera. The other two sit on chairs and watch.

On Thursday 20th October 2022 at Future Dreams House, Black Women Rising launched their very first Black Women Rising Day which is now a fixture in the calendar! 

They were joined by their members and a few allies; it was a beautiful day of eating, sharing laughter, making new connections and seeing familiar faces.

The day was packed full of fun with Leanne Pero, Founder of Black Women Rising, who gave a talk about the work the charity does, sharing some special announcements and exciting upcoming events. Leanne was joined by some of the members of Black Women Rising who shared and spoke candidly about their personal experiences. 

There was a Palmer’s Instagram take over which was live-streamed. This was hosted by Charlotte Crowl who was joined by three of the Black Women Rising members.  There was also a Palmer’s giveaway featuring some of Leanne’s favourite products for a couple of lucky winners.

A new and powerful campaign was launched called ‘Time for Change’. The campaign’s objective is to amplify voices and spread the message about inequalities still faced by women of colour who experience a cancer diagnosis. The message is about standing together to create change and change lives.

If that wasn’t enough the front covers of the new Black Women Rising magazine were revealed. There are TWO covers – one with MP Dawn Butler alone, and the other with MP Dawn Butler and some of the Black Women Rising’s members. 

The day was really enjoyed by all who attended and the Future Dreams Team loved being apart of Black Women Rising Day 2022.

Click here to pre-order The Black Women Rising Magazine.

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