My Journey to Challenging the Ethnicity Pay Gap

I grew up in a family of 5, my mother was the main parent. We did not have a great deal but we pulled together as a family and we did our best to create a positive environment in which to thrive. Society at the time behaved negatively toward Black people. Bias and discrimination were rife. There were many barriers to overcome to even exist. Unfair treatment at school was something I became used to. Teachers who made me feel like I was not good enough to do well in society and those who took delight in intimidating me. There were some good teachers who were supportive and I am grateful to them.

When you recognise the unfairness of society it makes you realise that change has to happen to ensure that people can be the best that they can be. People should be able to do all that they aspire to do without being discriminated against. I recognised regardless of my negative experiences I wanted to support others.  Supporting others was instilled in me by my mother who encouraged me to support people in my community.  The saying “If not me, then who” really resonates with me.

I have used my desire to support others to found the Ethnicity Pay Gap Campaign to address the issue of pay disparity for Black, Asian and other Global Majority individuals.