Ngozi Okorie

Ngozi Okorie

Founder at They Did I Can TooLondon, United Kingdom
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Ngozi Okorie

Ngozi Okorie

Founder at They Did I Can TooLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Hello - I've been a Computer Technician, Complementary Therapist and am the Founder and Admin at 'They Did I Can Too'! They Did I Can Too Showcasing UK individuals from ethnic minority communities. There are news articles, historical information, an Art Club and Career Podcasts. Championing representation. Because representation matters. theydidicantoo.org @theydidicantoo
Projects
  • November is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
    November is Men's Mental Health Awareness MonthReach out to the guys in your life - see how they're doing. We're living through trying times, let's encourage each other. And 'YES' it's OK to cry.
  • Black History Month
    Black History MonthThe1st October marks the beginning of Black History Month in the UK. The month is a great opportunity to showcase individuals and events however UK Black history should be celebrated and acknowledged all year round - at They Did I Can Too we do just that! The collage showcases some of the fascinating Black UK Historical figures - head over to www.theydidicantoo.org/ukhistorical-champions and to the Instagram page @theydidicantoo to find out more.
  • A 12 minute Audio Interview with Teagan Williams-Stewart the 2019 British Senior Fencing Champion
    A 12 minute Audio Interview with Teagan Williams-Stewart the 2019 British Senior Fencing ChampionAt just 17 years of age, Teagan's already achieved a lot in her fencing career so far. And she's representing.
Projects credited in
  • This Black History Month 2020, meet 100 rising stars inspiring change
    This Black History Month 2020, meet 100 rising stars inspiring changeWe still have a long way to go when it comes to conquering the lack of diversity in all industries – which is why it is so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. True diversity at every level is the key to innovation and success, so we celebrate and promote Black talent throughout the year, including via our list of brilliant Black leaders. This is definitely not an exhaustive list, so we’re always looking to unearth more incredible rising stars to feature and promote, to h
  • Join Us At Lockdown Art Club
    Join Us At Lockdown Art ClubNew article about how art is helping many people during lockdown.
  • Reclaiming My Identity
    Reclaiming My IdentityAn article I wrote about the struggles I faced with figuring out my truths was featured on 'They Did I Can Too'. https://www.theydidicantoo.org/news/reclaiming-my-identity
  • International Women’s Day 2022, meet 100 rising stars inspiring change
    International Women’s Day 2022, meet 100 rising stars inspiring changeWe still have a way to go when it comes to improving gender diversity and equality in the creative, tech and digital industries – which is why it is so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. We’re thrilled to be releasing our annual list celebrating and shining a spotlight on 100+ rising stars – as nominated by The Dots community – who are transforming the industry of today and inspiring the generation of tomorrow. The list beams with brilliant, talented people and their d
  • 'Rising Voices' short film series reviews (season 1) introducing two of the films 'Flames' and 'Aurinko in Adagio'.
    'Rising Voices' short film series reviews (season 1) introducing two of the films 'Flames' and 'Aurinko in Adagio'.Leanne reviewed the Rising Voices film series for us, she wrote - "In early 2021, Lena Waithe and Indeed created the ‘Rising Voices’ initiative, which set out to “discover, invest in and share stories created by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) filmmakers & storytellers. Each filmmaker was awarded a $100,000 production budget, and crew, to create an original and impactful short film. From Korea to China, Peru and Nigeria, these Rising Voices directors represent talent from acros
  • This Black History Month 2021, meet 100 Black trailblazers redefining the industry
    This Black History Month 2021, meet 100 Black trailblazers redefining the industryIn celebration of Black History Month, we’re thrilled to share our annual list of Black rising stars – as nominated by The Dots community – who are making history, transforming the industry today and inspiring the generation of tomorrow. We still have a long way to go to diversify the creative, tech and digital industries – which is why it’s important for us to celebrate and be inspired by the incredible Black leaders that surround us. The list we’ve put together is one that shines with brilli
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Work history
    They Did I Can Too logo
    They Did I Can Too logo
    Admin and Founder at They Did I Can TooThey Did I Can Too
    London, United KingdomPart Time
Skills
  • Project Management
  • Content Creatiion
  • Writing
  • Podcasting
  • Interviewing
  • Research
  • Curating
  • Artwork
  • Social Media
  • Admin