Eastern Region Black History Month Webinar - From Tilbury to the Nature Island: Honouring the Communities That Made Us

Please join us for our Eastern Region Black History Month Webinar - From Tilbury to the Nature Island: Honouring the Communities That Made Us

We are pleased to invite collegues from all 11 Local Authorities to our regional webinar to celebrate Black History Month.

Dr Sylvia Smith will deliver a thought-provoking session titled From Tilbury to the Nature Island: Honouring the Communities That Made Us. Through a blend of social history and personal storytelling, Sylvia will reflect on the communities, experiences and heritage that have shaped identity and belonging. Dedicated to the memory of her late mother ,Evette Smith nee Robin, this session honours the people, places and values that have influenced generations and helped shape who we are. The event supports the region's commitment to anti-racist practice and celebrates the rich contributions of Black communities.

Dr Sylvia B Smith (DSW, FHEA, MBASW, SWE Registered) is a scholar-practitioner whose nearly four decades in social work spaning statutory practice, leadership, consultancy and education. As Founder and Director of Incline Training Consultants Ltd, she equips professionals and organisations to lead with courage and embed anti-racist practice. She recently co-edited a landmark British Journal of Social Work special issue on anti-racist social work. She is an Associate Lecturer and Doctoral Supervisor at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, and the voice behind the popular podcast Social Workers Matter. A radio presenter championing African and Caribbean community issues, she also volunteers with two Caribbean cultural groups.

Website: inclinetrainingconsultants.co

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/social-workers-matter/id1475491785

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sylvia-b-smith-fhea-0413aa194/