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I wanna challenge journalists and media companies to start showcasing positive news about black men
Cephas Williams
Cephas Williams
Director / Founder
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Cephas Williams set up a business called Drummer Boy Studios, his aim was to establish a creative hub in the community. Upon doing this Cephas was confused as to why things like this are not being spotlighted, after all the work and money he and his team put into creating this space within the community, they were still facing opposition from people in authority and not being spotlighted for the positive work being done. It pushed him to think about how many more black men are doing great things but are never heard or spotlighted. Cephas started to question further, why is it that things like this never makes headline news? The majority of the time he would see a black man in the newspaper it was for things around knife crime and violence, but he could point to so many black men within his personal network that weren't doing that, but in-fact were doing great things. As a result, 56 Black Men was born.
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Cephas’ aim is to create something that positively impacts the black community and works to change stereotypes whilst enhancing the community for the progression of the next generation. He's been working to address stereotypes, to help people start their businesses, access different industries and have black men lead on the conversation surrounding their lived experiences. As part of his work with Drummer Boy he was inspired to create 56 Black Men a network for black men which does just that.
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I wanna challenge journalists and media companies to start showcasing positive news about black men
Deborah Obaseki
Director / Public Relations
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Cephas Williams set up a business called Drummer Boy Studios, his aim was to establish a creative hub in the community. Upon doing this Cephas was confused as to why things like this are not being spotlighted, after all the work and money he and his team put into creating this space within the community, they were still facing opposition from people in authority and not being spotlighted for the positive work being done. It pushed him to think about how many more black men are doing great things but are never heard or spotlighted. Cephas started to question further, why is it that things like this never makes headline news? The majority of the time he would see a black man in the newspaper it was for things around knife crime and violence, but he could point to so many black men within his personal network that weren't doing that, but in-fact were doing great things. As a result, 56 Black Men was born.
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Cephas’ aim is to create something that positively impacts the black community and works to change stereotypes whilst enhancing the community for the progression of the next generation. He's been working to address stereotypes, to help people start their businesses, access different industries and have black men lead on the conversation surrounding their lived experiences. As part of his work with Drummer Boy he was inspired to create 56 Black Men a network for black men which does just that.
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Cephas Williams
I wanna challenge journalists and media companies to start showcasing positive news about black men
Cephas Williams
Harry Phinda
Director / Founder
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Cephas Williams set up a business called Drummer Boy Studios, his aim was to establish a creative hub in the community. Upon doing this Cephas was confused as to why things like this are not being spotlighted, after all the work and money he and his team put into creating this space within the community, they were still facing opposition from people in authority and not being spotlighted for the positive work being done. It pushed him to think about how many more black men are doing great things but are never heard or spotlighted. Cephas started to question further, why is it that things like this never makes headline news? The majority of the time he would see a black man in the newspaper it was for things around knife crime and violence, but he could point to so many black men within his personal network that weren't doing that, but in-fact were doing great things. As a result, 56 Black Men was born.
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Cephas’ aim is to create something that positively impacts the black community and works to change stereotypes whilst enhancing the community for the progression of the next generation. He's been working to address stereotypes, to help people start their businesses, access different industries and have black men lead on the conversation surrounding their lived experiences. As part of his work with Drummer Boy he was inspired to create 56 Black Men a network for black men which does just that.
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I wanna challenge journalists and media companies to start showcasing positive news about black men
Caroline Forbes
Specialist Partner - Clear Channel
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Cephas Williams set up a business called Drummer Boy Studios, his aim was to establish a creative hub in the community. Upon doing this Cephas was confused as to why things like this are not being spotlighted, after all the work and money he and his team put into creating this space within the community, they were still facing opposition from people in authority and not being spotlighted for the positive work being done. It pushed him to think about how many more black men are doing great things but are never heard or spotlighted. Cephas started to question further, why is it that things like this never makes headline news? The majority of the time he would see a black man in the newspaper it was for things around knife crime and violence, but he could point to so many black men within his personal network that weren't doing that, but in-fact were doing great things. As a result, 56 Black Men was born.
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Cephas’ aim is to create something that positively impacts the black community and works to change stereotypes whilst enhancing the community for the progression of the next generation. He's been working to address stereotypes, to help people start their businesses, access different industries and have black men lead on the conversation surrounding their lived experiences. As part of his work with Drummer Boy he was inspired to create 56 Black Men a network for black men which does just that.
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Cephas Williams
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I wanna challenge journalists and media companies to start showcasing positive news about black men
Cephas Williams
Gary Younge
Journalist - The Guardian News Paper
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Cephas Williams set up a business called Drummer Boy Studios, his aim was to establish a creative hub in the community. Upon doing this Cephas was confused as to why things like this are not being spotlighted, after all the work and money he and his team put into creating this space within the community, they were still facing opposition from people in authority and not being spotlighted for the positive work being done. It pushed him to think about how many more black men are doing great things but are never heard or spotlighted. Cephas started to question further, why is it that things like this never makes headline news? The majority of the time he would see a black man in the newspaper it was for things around knife crime and violence, but he could point to so many black men within his personal network that weren't doing that, but in-fact were doing great things. As a result, 56 Black Men was born.
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Cephas’ aim is to create something that positively impacts the black community and works to change stereotypes whilst enhancing the community for the progression of the next generation. He's been working to address stereotypes, to help people start their businesses, access different industries and have black men lead on the conversation surrounding their lived experiences. As part of his work with Drummer Boy he was inspired to create 56 Black Men a network for black men which does just that.
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I wanna challenge journalists and media companies to start showcasing positive news about black men
Magnus Djaba
Saatchi Saatchi CEO
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Cephas Williams set up a business called Drummer Boy Studios, his aim was to establish a creative hub in the community. Upon doing this Cephas was confused as to why things like this are not being spotlighted, after all the work and money he and his team put into creating this space within the community, they were still facing opposition from people in authority and not being spotlighted for the positive work being done. It pushed him to think about how many more black men are doing great things but are never heard or spotlighted. Cephas started to question further, why is it that things like this never makes headline news? The majority of the time he would see a black man in the newspaper it was for things around knife crime and violence, but he could point to so many black men within his personal network that weren't doing that, but in-fact were doing great things. As a result, 56 Black Men was born.
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Cephas’ aim is to create something that positively impacts the black community and works to change stereotypes whilst enhancing the community for the progression of the next generation. He's been working to address stereotypes, to help people start their businesses, access different industries and have black men lead on the conversation surrounding their lived experiences. As part of his work with Drummer Boy he was inspired to create 56 Black Men a network for black men which does just that.
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Cephas Williams
I wanna challenge journalists and media companies to start showcasing positive news about black men
Cephas Williams
Nicolas Janvier
Fund Manager - Columbia Threadneedle
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Cephas Williams set up a business called Drummer Boy Studios, his aim was to establish a creative hub in the community. Upon doing this Cephas was confused as to why things like this are not being spotlighted, after all the work and money he and his team put into creating this space within the community, they were still facing opposition from people in authority and not being spotlighted for the positive work being done. It pushed him to think about how many more black men are doing great things but are never heard or spotlighted. Cephas started to question further, why is it that things like this never makes headline news? The majority of the time he would see a black man in the newspaper it was for things around knife crime and violence, but he could point to so many black men within his personal network that weren't doing that, but in-fact were doing great things. As a result, 56 Black Men was born.
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Cephas’ aim is to create something that positively impacts the black community and works to change stereotypes whilst enhancing the community for the progression of the next generation. He's been working to address stereotypes, to help people start their businesses, access different industries and have black men lead on the conversation surrounding their lived experiences. As part of his work with Drummer Boy he was inspired to create 56 Black Men a network for black men which does just that.
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I wanna challenge journalists and media companies to start showcasing positive news about black men
Kyle Williams
Managing Director - Goldman Sachs
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Cephas Williams set up a business called Drummer Boy Studios, his aim was to establish a creative hub in the community. Upon doing this Cephas was confused as to why things like this are not being spotlighted, after all the work and money he and his team put into creating this space within the community, they were still facing opposition from people in authority and not being spotlighted for the positive work being done. It pushed him to think about how many more black men are doing great things but are never heard or spotlighted. Cephas started to question further, why is it that things like this never makes headline news? The majority of the time he would see a black man in the newspaper it was for things around knife crime and violence, but he could point to so many black men within his personal network that weren't doing that, but in-fact were doing great things. As a result, 56 Black Men was born.
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Cephas’ aim is to create something that positively impacts the black community and works to change stereotypes whilst enhancing the community for the progression of the next generation. He's been working to address stereotypes, to help people start their businesses, access different industries and have black men lead on the conversation surrounding their lived experiences. As part of his work with Drummer Boy he was inspired to create 56 Black Men a network for black men which does just that.
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Cephas Williams
I wanna challenge journalists and media companies to start showcasing positive news about black men
Cephas Williams
Darren Lewis
Sports Journalist - Daily Mirror
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Cephas Williams set up a business called Drummer Boy Studios, his aim was to establish a creative hub in the community. Upon doing this Cephas was confused as to why things like this are not being spotlighted, after all the work and money he and his team put into creating this space within the community, they were still facing opposition from people in authority and not being spotlighted for the positive work being done. It pushed him to think about how many more black men are doing great things but are never heard or spotlighted. Cephas started to question further, why is it that things like this never makes headline news? The majority of the time he would see a black man in the newspaper it was for things around knife crime and violence, but he could point to so many black men within his personal network that weren't doing that, but in-fact were doing great things. As a result, 56 Black Men was born.
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Cephas’ aim is to create something that positively impacts the black community and works to change stereotypes whilst enhancing the community for the progression of the next generation. He's been working to address stereotypes, to help people start their businesses, access different industries and have black men lead on the conversation surrounding their lived experiences. As part of his work with Drummer Boy he was inspired to create 56 Black Men a network for black men which does just that.
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I wanna challenge journalists and media companies to start showcasing positive news about black men
Trevor Johnson
Director of Market Operation -​ Facebook
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Cephas Williams set up a business called Drummer Boy Studios, his aim was to establish a creative hub in the community. Upon doing this Cephas was confused as to why things like this are not being spotlighted, after all the work and money he and his team put into creating this space within the community, they were still facing opposition from people in authority and not being spotlighted for the positive work being done. It pushed him to think about how many more black men are doing great things but are never heard or spotlighted. Cephas started to question further, why is it that things like this never makes headline news? The majority of the time he would see a black man in the newspaper it was for things around knife crime and violence, but he could point to so many black men within his personal network that weren't doing that, but in-fact were doing great things. As a result, 56 Black Men was born.
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Cephas’ aim is to create something that positively impacts the black community and works to change stereotypes whilst enhancing the community for the progression of the next generation. He's been working to address stereotypes, to help people start their businesses, access different industries and have black men lead on the conversation surrounding their lived experiences. As part of his work with Drummer Boy he was inspired to create 56 Black Men a network for black men which does just that.
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Cephas Williams
I wanna challenge journalists and media companies to start showcasing positive news about black men
Cephas Williams
Johnny Nelson
Former Boxing World Champion
Presenter - Sky Sports
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Cephas Williams set up a business called Drummer Boy Studios, his aim was to establish a creative hub in the community. Upon doing this Cephas was confused as to why things like this are not being spotlighted, after all the work and money he and his team put into creating this space within the community, they were still facing opposition from people in authority and not being spotlighted for the positive work being done. It pushed him to think about how many more black men are doing great things but are never heard or spotlighted. Cephas started to question further, why is it that things like this never makes headline news? The majority of the time he would see a black man in the newspaper it was for things around knife crime and violence, but he could point to so many black men within his personal network that weren't doing that, but in-fact were doing great things. As a result, 56 Black Men was born.
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Cephas’ aim is to create something that positively impacts the black community and works to change stereotypes whilst enhancing the community for the progression of the next generation. He's been working to address stereotypes, to help people start their businesses, access different industries and have black men lead on the conversation surrounding their lived experiences. As part of his work with Drummer Boy he was inspired to create 56 Black Men a network for black men which does just that.
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