Black History Month

Black History Month Interview: with Claude Hendrickson

This Black History Month, Touchstone have been interviewing prominent figures in our local Black communities to reflect this year’s theme of Honouring our Communities. Our second interview is with Claude Hendrickson MBE, a Leeds-based activist, Community-led housing advisor, and speaker. Read on to find out more about Claude's work and how he thinks mental health services, funders and commissioners can better support Black communities. Tell me about your work,

2026-10-21T11:54:15+01:0021st October 2026|BHM Interviews 2026, Black History Month, Blog, News|

Black History Month Interview: with Patricia Jones

This Black History Month, Touchstone have been interviewing prominent figures in our local Black communities to reflect this year's theme of Honouring our Communities. First up is local poet, publisher, and writer Patricia Jones. Read on to find out more about Patricia's work and how she thinks mental health services, funders and commissioners can better support Black communities. 1. Tell me about your work, when it started and why?

2026-10-21T11:54:56+01:0015th October 2026|BHM interview 2026, Black History Month, Blog, News|