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Michael Eboda: ‘The Powerlist to celebrate Black Britons grew out of necessity’

INTERVIEW : As the annual list of influential Black Brits approaches its 20th anniversary, CEO and publisher Michael Eboda speaks to Nadine White about triumphs, challenges and more

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

Who is Dean Forbes? From homeless teenager to the UK’s most influential black person

Dean Forbes topped the The Powerlist 2025, taking over Edward Enninful

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024

Dean Forbes tops 2025 Powerlist as UK’s most influential black person

CEO of tech company Forterro, who was homeless as a teenager, replaces Edward Enninful in the top spot

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024

Edward Enninful: British Vogue editor-in-chief named UK's most influential black person

Stormzy, Ncuti Gatwa, Sir Lenny Henry and Mo Gilligan also feature on the list

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023

British Vogue editor named most influential black person in UK

Edward Enninful at top of 2024 Powerlist, which also includes mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, and Bank of England's Afua Kyei

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

King celebrates influential black Britons at Palace reception

Charles hosted a reception on Thursday, ahead of the Powerlist Black Excellence Awards.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

More black blood donors urgently needed, say influential Britons

Prominent names say fact that sickle cell anaemia is UK’s fastest growing genetic condition means need for blood from black donors is acute

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023

John Lewis chair Sharon White tops list of influential black Britons

Pioneering leader receives Powerlist award, with other names listed including Michaela Coel and Stormzy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

The Powerlist 2023: John Lewis boss is top Black role model in UK - see Top 100

The annual chart of the UK’s influential people of African, African Caribbean and African American heritage was created in 2007 to honour role models

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022

'I feel for Charles, having to grieve for the Queen in front of the whole world'

Eva Simpson recalls a recent meeting with the future King Charles III

Daily Mirror · Sep 14, 2022