Black people have made significant contributions to Slough since the 1940s. I am Slough born and bred and am proud of the contributions I have made to its communities and economy.

As a black person growing up in Slough, watching my parents and others of their generation doing their best to support the community, I have found it difficult to understand why through their many trials, there is no physical or visible evidence in Slough that represents them or the contributions they have made.

After the success of the artwork showcasing four local heroes for a month in 2020, I think that it’s only right that a permanent one is featured in central Slough as part of its regeneration and development. Black people have made a significant difference to Slough and its economy.

In addition, it would show where Slough stands in our fight for racial equality and recognition of the contributions made by black communities, past, present and future. This will also help to raise the aspirations of our young people, let them see who they can be.

Local businesses, local authorities, local people can make a change by supporting this campaign and recognising the inspirational black community in Slough.