It was an honour to join Londoners at City Hall to celebrate Black History Month under this year’s theme ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’. A time to celebrate Black excellence, reflect on how far we’ve come and stand firm together in our fight for equality.

Honoured to win the 2025 BLAC Award for Overcoming Adversity (Adults). This belongs to every worker who stood firm, every ally who refused silence, and every record we corrected together. Deep gratitude for the solidarity that shaped this path. – Cllr Eunice O’Dame #BLACAwards2025 #LegacyInAction

My response to the government’s Spending Review:

Happy International Paramedics Day I honour the lifesaving work & quiet resilience of paramedics, many serving through Croydon's NHS & London Ambulance Service Their courage & care hold our communities together, from urgent response - everyday support #InternationalParamedicsDay 🚑 💙 #Unity&Community

Kudos to @IPPR spotlighting systemic gaps in youth opportunity. To enrich vision: • Make enrichment legal right • Fund mentoring via local authority duty • Ringfence apprenticeships -FSM/NEET youth • Enact dual discrimination protections (Eq Act s14) Policy must have legislative backing

I'm proud to have submitted evidence to Commons Health on the First 1000 Days of Life. A society is measured not by its wealth, but by how it nurtures its youngest & most vulnerable..... committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidenc… #EarlyYearsr#HealthJusticece @houseofcommons.parliament.uk

Disability Labour - the Labour Party’s official disabled person’s affiliate organisation - has issued a statement that the government’s concessions are insufficient and is calling on all MPs to vote against the benefits Bill on Tuesday

I'm humbled to be shortlisted finalist for the ‘Overcoming Adversity (Adult)’ category @ BLAC Awards on 17.10.2025 I'm grateful for every step, challenge & everyone who saw me worthy of this recognition. Thank you 🙏🏾 #BLACAwards #OvercomingAdversity Sponsored by #BrightLights #RoyalAirforce

Check out the report I was presenting here: globalfuturefoundation.com/wp-content/u...

Amidst challenges @rowennadavis.bsky.social report offers Croydon a vital path FWD through earning & belonging. We can champion a CRO' Baccalaureate for jobs, social/VR hubs, empower community via Kent Steps to regenerate our town's pride & prosperity #CroRecovery #EarningBelong #CommunityLedGrowth

Report on the changing roles undertaken by councillors and the associated support and development needs. by @catherineneedham.bsky.social @catherinemangan.bsky.social @drdavemckenna.bsky.social, Ella Dunne and Rosanna Marr with NW Employers. 21stcenturypublicservant.wordpress.com/the-21st-cen...

Change is coming to Croydon, and @rowennadavis.bsky.social is blazing the trail with her dedication and vision. I'm proud to support Rowenna as Labour’s candidate for Croydon Mayor. #CroydonDeservesBetter

I attended the inspiring Harmony for Hope Choir awareness event #WorldKidneyDay A powerful reminder of urgent need for Black kidney donors. Black patients represent 11% of the transplant waiting list but are only 2.5% UK population Bridge the gap, save lives 💙 @IdowuDela #BlackDonors #OrganDonation

There is an urgent need for more fostering, is this on the top of your wishlist? Young people and Croydon Borough need you to step forward, the alternative is young people may be placed further away from their families. Can you transform the lives of children and young people, contact: 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

Awaab’s Law to force landlords to fix dangerous homes www.gov.uk/government/n...

📢 Today in Parliament at #PMQs, Deirdre Costigan MP asked the Prime Minister about our coalition of more than 100 councils pushing to #SaveCouncilHousing. Read more: www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/tw...

www.gov.uk/government/n... The House of Commons voted to enshrine the Charter for Budget Responsibility and the new fiscal rules into law.

The Blac Awards (UK) 3 x Categories Lifetime Achievement Dr. Neville Staple Moira Stuart CBE Linton Kwesi Johnson Posthumous Award Ken ‘Fatman’ Gordon Mona Hammond OBE Ali Abucar Ali Community Award DJ AG Marcia Rigg Tony Warner Voting Closes 13 October 2025 blac.org.uk/honours-of-d...

www.gov.uk/government/n... Another big announcement tonight on recycling The Government has today (Monday 27 January) pledged to end the throwaway society and clean up Britain, as it implements legislation for the deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland.

Quarter of people in England had poor NHS care in past year, report says

#Gentlemen, Kick start 2025 with your health. Health is wealth, take charge, spot it early, break the cycle. Join essential conversations on Prostate Cancer, Risk & Prevention   Hosted by Croydon BME Forum.org For more info, email:  [email protected]

Rest In Peace Elianne Andam Eunice 💕🙏🏾 news.met.police.uk/news/teenage... #EndViolence #VAWG #InvestInOurYouths

@SarahJonesmp This is fantastic news for Croydon. The funding will provide a real opportunity to support local residents in kicking the habit and improving their health and well-being. It’s exciting to see a positive investment in our community. @enidmollyneaux.bsky.social

Dear Young Persons Proposed closures Croydon Youth Assembly + Youth Engagement Team could impact your mental health & social well-being Create a more inclusive environment for all young people 👇🏾 www.change.org/p/save-the-c... #CroydonYouth #YourVoiceMatters #CommunityEngagement #MentalHealthMatters

🚨 Scam alert: we are aware of convincing scam websites pretending to sell tickets for tonight’s fireworks. Don’t lose your money: NYE fireworks tickets are **SOLD OUT** and not available anywhere. Resale has closed. Enjoy the fireworks at home or elsewhere 🎇

Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). Have Your Say - the Police and Crime Plan 2025-2029 Talk London is City Hall’s online community, enabling Londoners to help shape our policies and plans since 2012. Anyone aged 16 or older can join www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

youtube.com/watch?v=qpJW... Indeed Why Not 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Alex Iwobi

Bangladeshi, Black African and Pakistani families are up to 5x more likely to be living in severe poverty for a long time compared to white families in the UK 📢 We've carried out new research to understand what these families experience and why they have this elevated risk 1/6

@Catrion-Ogilvy Thanks you for sharing your story. Your courage in opening up about your experience with Preterm Births & the challenges connecting with your newborns is truly inspiring Your story helps raise awareness for others navigating this challenging path. #Understanding #Support #Compassion

Every Wednesday, I Chair the Women and Equalities Committee - a group of cross-party MPs who meet to discuss issues such as women's health, tackling abuse, community cohesion and more We look at government policy and make sure it delivers for everyone - from Luton North to the rest of the country

Blind and partially sighted people have a legal right to receive accessible health information, but too often we don't receive it. Listen to Khadija explain why we delivered an inaccessible letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care yesterday.

I'm moved to reflect How can we ensure dignity in death if we have not guaranteed dignity in life for all? Health disparities for minority groups demand attention. Without redress the risks deepen the marginalisation of the vulnerable 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...

I had the pleasure of visiting the new LAS Integrated Urgent Care & 111 response facilities today. Big thanks to Lisa for showing me around, Huge appreciation to dedicated teams - by 09:45 they had already responded to 18,000 calls this morning. #HealthHeroes #EmergencyServices #Safeguarding

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I joined Jess Phillips MP in Croydon to launch the Government’s new measures to protect victims of domestic abuse, with tougher restrictions on perpetrators. The new measures will help improve the police’s response to victims and better support survivors in London.

It's time to break these chains and empower every woman to reclaim her freedom and dignity.

Not long to go till the Addiscombe Christmas trail! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Tory MP Philp gulped like crazy when he realised that Labour Minister Diana Johnson, with perfectly prepared arguments, tore apart all the rubbish he had made up. #ukpolitics

In a nation of vast wealth, a paradox that so many, despite working hard rely on food banks to survive. Universal Credit was meant to be a lifeline, but too often, it becomes a barrier to dignity for those caught in the struggle between low wages and rising costs. #FairWages #BlackSky #Inclusion

“I think the [winter fuel payment] means testing was too tight..to set it at pensioners who have annual income of less than £11,400 is too tight” Martin Lewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income

Despite the rain, a brilliant morning out in West Thornton listening to our residents and talking about what matters to them most. ✔️ Thanks to all who joined us today. 🌹 @cllr-stuart-king.bsky.social @janetcllr.bsky.social @cllreuniceodame.bsky.social @catriona-ogilvy.bsky.social

I welcome the report but am deeply concerned by the findings, the statistics reflect a system actively failing and harming vulnerable families. #HealthSocialCareReform #FairerFunding #HumanRights #ChildWelfare #FamilySupport #ScrutinyCommittee #PeopleFirst #Bluesky

Severe weather measures activated in Croydon to help street homeless in severe weather emergency protocol – or SWEP – a response to providing a safe warm space to any rough sleeper insidecroydon.com/2024/11/22/s... #addtoBlackSky

Join Stop VAWAG Awareness Walk on Monday 25 November 2024 at 16:00. Meet Location: Outside Marks and Spencer, Croydon High Street The Famly Justice Service (FJS) in Croydon offers independent confidential support and advice to all genders www.croydon.gov.uk/community-an...

The commodification of human remains perpetuates a dark legacy of colonialism, exploitation and dehumanisation. We need to see decisive action to end such practices and respectfully repatriate stolen remains to their rightful resting places.

Additional Social housing for 'Central Croydon' development site goes on the market. The proposed development: 100 one bedroom, 78 two bedroom, 53 three bedroom apartments, with 43 units to be allocated for social housing within the 11 storey block. thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/ce...