Roger Griffith is a writer, speaker, lecturer and social entrepreneur known for his cultural storytelling, race equality advocacy, and community engagement.
He has played a key role in diversifying UWE Bristol’s curriculum and has led numerous impactful community projects. As well as a published author and poet, he is an expert and pundit on racial equality matters in the UK such as the legacy of the Windrush Generation. Roger’s career progression from unemployment to influential roles underscores his dedication to lifelong learning and community impact. His accolades include an MBE, the Lord Mayor’s Medal, and an Honorary Doctorate of the Arts in recognition for his work in diversity and culture.

Blog posts
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The Demand For Racial Equality And Environmental Justice
Roger Griffith and Gnisha Bevan’s joint essay ‘The Demand For Racial Equality And Environmental Justice: Learning from Bristol’s Black and Green Programme’ appears in the book Diversity and Inclusion in Environmentalism, edited by Karen Bell.…
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Crossing Coasts: Windrush Citizenship and Compensation Initiative
Crossing Coasts was a Windrush Citizenship and Compensation Initiative project focused on recognising the…
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My Life on Screen: How Cinema Shaped My Life
This blog is a shortened extract of my essay, featured in the Bristol Ideas…
