The man spearheading Liverpool City Region’s race equality programme wants to work with communities to deliver lasting change that is sorely needed.
Emy Onuora knows first-hand how immigrant families can succeed against the odds. The academic and author hails from a sporting family – growing up with professional footballer brother Iffy and sister Anyika, an Olympic medallist.
As a member of the team delivering the city region investment in addressing racial inequality, he knows that many children fail to overcome the racism which puts up barriers to success. Having grown up around Smithdown Road, he knows all about the famous Liverpudlian history of community and solidarity.