Lavinya Stennett is a writer, activist, and Founder and CEO of The Black Curriculum. Graduating with a first-class from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), she has most recently authored a paper exploring Maroon ecology in Jamaica and Brazil. Lavinya was recently named as one of the Sunday Times 50 Women of the Year and was awarded Trailblazer of The Year by Hello Magazine, as well as featuring in Vogue, and GQ for her activism.  The Black Curriculum is a social enterprise founded in 2019, working on teaching and supporting the education of Black history all year round, aiming to empower all students with a sense of identity and belonging. Lavinya is currently writing her debut book on Black History ‘Omitted’ for publication in Spring 2023.