Homes for Good
Fairfield House in Bath, once home to Haile Selassie, the Emperor of Ethiopia, holds both historical and spiritual significance. During Black History Month, we explore why one of Africa’s most influential leaders sought refuge in the South West of England and the lasting impact of his legacy on the local community, including his connection to the Rastafari movement.
I’m a proud Bathonian. One of three Ifill children, I was born and raised in Bath, my parents are from Bath and Birmingham and I have extended family who originate from Barbados, Jamaica, St. Kitts, and from Britain going back three generations. I grew up in suburban Oldfield Park in a terraced house that my parents were lucky enough to buy in the 1980s. It was quiet, with no…
Written by: Darren Ifill
We’re passionate about the positive power of Equality Diversity & Inclusion at Curo. Everyone’s lived and shared experiences give us different perspectives and ideas to inspire colleagues to go the extra mile for our customers to deliver our purpose, Homes for Good. Our new group Originem is a group of colleagues who identify as coming from an ‘Ethnic Minority’ ba…
Curo recently formed a new racial equality colleague network – called Originem (Latin for ‘origin’) – and we’re using Black History Month (BHM) to empower, educate and celebrate. This is very personal for me as my parents were part of the Windrush generation coming to England for better opportunities. However instead of being welcomed they were faced with various forms of racism and signs that read 'No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs' when they were looking for a home.
Written by: Judith Forde
