Lecture Notes

Guest Speaker: Lord Wooley

Key Story: Naomi Campbell at 10 Downing Street

• Naomi Campbell: Powerful black woman who fought for recognition against a biased beauty system.
• Theresa May: Engaged in conversation with Naomi Campbell about empowering young women.
• Event: Introduced Naomi to Theresa May as his "super sister." Discussed inspiring young women.

Mentorship and Empowerment

• Mentorship Journey: Lord Wooley mentored by Reverend Jesse Jackson.
  • Jesse Jackson: Ran for U.S. President in 1984 and 1988, mentored Lord Wooley.
• Importance of passing on mentorship and empowering others.
• Story of Katrina French: Highlights the continuity of mentorship.

Young Leaders and Ambition

• Jason Hardy: Overcame speech issues to become the youngest black professor at Cambridge University.
• Lord Wooley's Position: Emphasizes his journey from a council estate to becoming the first black principal of an Oxbridge college.
• Inspiring Oxbridge Aspirations: Encourages young people to aim high and aspire to Oxford or Cambridge.

Challenges and Overcoming Adversity

• Obstacles: Discussed issues faced by young black and Muslim individuals.
• Mentions Reverend Al Sharpton's visit to South London to inspire excluded young black men.
• Adversity to Power: Importance of turning adversity into strength and motivation to succeed.

Building Networks and Community

• Importance of building and maintaining networks akin to the **