Keep Up With Global Black News

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox.

Avatar photo
BY Mildred Europa Taylor, 8:30am November 17, 2020,

Here are the five most influential Black people in the UK right now

Avatar photo
by Mildred Europa Taylor, 8:30am November 17, 2020,
Michaela Coel says thinking about experiences of racism growing up in UK  'brings her to tears' | The Independent | The Independent
Michaela Coel at the ‘Been So Long’ premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, 12 October 2018
 (Wiktor Szymanowicz/REX)

Michaela Coel

The actor, screenwriter and director has appeared on the list for the first time, grabbing the fourth spot. Coel is best known for creating and starring in the E4 sitcom “Chewing Gum”, earning the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance. Also known for her role in the BBC One/HBO comedy-drama series “I May Destroy You”, the actress recently revealed that she was once sexually assaulted by strangers. She also highlighted how her own experience of sexual assault influenced the series “I May Destroy You”.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: November 17, 2020

Conversations

Must Read

Connect with us

Join our Mailing List to Receive Updates

Face2face Africa | Afrobeatz+ | BlackStars

Keep Up With Global Black News and Events

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox, plus our curated weekly brief with top stories across our platforms.

No, Thank You