Owen Shakespeare

Owen has a strong passion for empowering young people and has played a key role in the Black Boys Can project. He is also highly committed to meeting the needs of the black community.  He set up  Wolverhampton’s first  Business Forum for African Caribbean people and has been at the forefront of the African Caribbean Community  Initiative for mental health. 

Reason for being involved in this Project

"I love Jamaica and have maintained his strong links with Jamaica,  providing financial support to the education of children, a school and a church.   I want to empower young Jamaican Diaspora to effectively engage with and contribute to developing this beautiful country."