As part of our Herts Voices initiative, our inspirational volunteer speakers programme which connects schools in the county with speakers from racially diverse backgrounds, we are excited to share a new "Talking Heads" interview designed specifically for schools.
Watch the videos, download free resources and find out more about our new speaker Samuel Kasumu, a social entrepreneur, political advisor, author, and community leader who grew up on the border of London and Hertfordshire. Samuel’s story is one of resilience, faith, and determination, making him an inspiring figure for children and young people, especially during Black History Month 2025, whose theme is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.”
Our 20–25-minute videos are perfect for primary and secondary schools to share in assemblies, classroom lessons, or careers sessions and offer students a unique opportunity to hear from inspiring role models. Each video delivers motivational, thought-provoking content aimed at broadening students’ perspectives and encouraging them to dream big.
Further videos including Shahidha Bari, an accomplished academic, writer, and broadcaster, who grew up in Luton and is of Bangladeshi heritage and Ruqsana Begum, a Muay Thai world champion, author, and motivational speaker who grew up in East London and is of Bangladeshi heritage are also available to watch and inspire. These resources are hosted on the Hertfordshire Grid website.
If you’d like to know more, please email us on hertsvoices@hfleducation.org or contact the Wellbeing team on wellbeing@hfleducation.org
