The Inception of Race Forward
Daniel, the founder of Race Forward CIC, began his journey with a passion for creating opportunities for Black and Mixed Heritage students, inspired by his own experiences. During his second year of university, he launched BMEN (Black Male Empowerment Network), an initiative focused on supporting Black men through employability events and opportunities. Since then, Daniel has continued to work towards empowering the next generation, ultimately founding Race Forward CIC to invest in Black and Mixed Heritage futures through academic scholarships and industry exposure.
One of BMEN’s most notable achievements was the ‘More to Life Conference’ in 2018, which addressed knife crime and its impact on Black men. The success of the event earned Daniel a spot as a TARGETJob Top 10 Undergraduate of the Year for Impactful Social Action and his commitment to tackling societal issues.
After finishing education and obtaining corporate experience, Daniel realised it was time to relaunch the mission with a more expansive perspective. This time, he broadened his mission to include both Black and Mixed Heritage individuals. His strong personal commitment to the subject arises from watching the difficulties that members of his community encounter in receiving the assistance they require. Daniel is devoted to providing students with the tools they need to thrive through Race Forward's scholarships and events, whether that means financial aid or job exposure.
Our Journey So Far
From our inception to launching impactful initiatives, Race Forward CIC has made significant strides in empowering Black and Mixed Heritage students. Explore our key milestones and see how we’ve progressed towards creating lasting change.
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May 2024
Race Forward CIC is incorporated on Companies House.
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June 2024
Race Forward CIC begin scholarship discussions with the University of Leicester.
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August 2024
Race Forward CIC launched The embRACE Award at the University of Leicester.
For Us, By Us: A Youth-Led Organisation
At Race Forward, we’re dedicated to creating lasting impact by supporting Black and Mixed Heritage students on their academic and professional journeys. What makes us different is our youth-led approach, tailored services, and commitment to connecting our members with top industry professionals.
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Youth-Led Organisation
Over 50% of our team is under 25, ensuring that our initiatives are created with our target audience in mind.
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Bespoke Services
We financially invest in our members' success through scholarships and events that offer opportunities to thrive.
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Industry Exposure
We connect our members with successful Black professionals, offering valuable networking and mentorship across a range of industries.
