Foreword
These 100 remarkable people
are an inspiration to the young
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elcome to the Powerlist 2008, be Britain without its black doctors,
a guide to some of the most writers, lawyers, business people,
infl uential black men and artists and campaigners.
women in Britain. Today we are a modern, diverse,
A celebration of the achievements of open nation, celebrating the differences
a hundred remarkable people, it is also a that enrich our culture and our economy
celebration of the contribution of celebration of the contribution of black – and I am determined to do more to
people to British culture and to British encourage and support the very best
public life – and a testament to what can of British talent and to build a Britain
happen when talent meets opportunity where it is someone’s ideas and abilities
in our country today. and not their race we notice fi rst.
Names like Rio Ferdinand, Leona Although we still have some way
Lewis, Trevor Philips, Garth Crooks and to go to break down all the barriers of
Thandie Newton are familiar to people discrimination, prejudice and inequality
up and down the country but, as this – and we will continue to work hard to
year’s Powerlist makes clear, the impact do so – the spectacular achievements
of black Britain goes far beyond these showcased here provide clear evidence
household names. that we are heading in the right direction,
Away from the public eye, people and I am sure they will inspire even
from black and minority ethnic more young black men and women to
communities make a difference to believe in themselves and in what they
Britain in all walks of life, and their can achieve.
contributions are just as worthy of our
recognition. Gordon Brown
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2008 – a true celebration of strength. We truly understand that the underestimate the example that they
the successes of the many talented talented women and men that make set for us all. We all need role models
women and men of African and up our fi rm need to be as diverse as and this year’s Powerlist provides
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