In the run up to the one year anniversary of the 56 Black Men campaign, Jess Mally reflects on why it is so important to challenge the stereotypes black men face.
Jess Mally
Jess Mally is a London based writer, speaker, podcast host, creative and events producer, consultant and more.
With a passion for Social Change, Mental Health, the Arts and Spirituality she hopes to use any and all means available to her, to tell stories that shape a better world.
Jess grew up in Germany as the daughter of an African American military man and a mother born in the Czech Republic.
As a third culture kid and growing up as one of the only Black kids in her world, she has always been passionate about racial equality, justice and a better future for all.
After studying political science and sociology in Germany for a while, she chose to change paths and moved to the UK where she worked as a creative and events producer in the charitable sector for 8 years.
During that time, she has honed her creative, organisational and leadership skills and decided to go freelance in May 2019.
Today Jess works as a writer for various publications, consults and produces events for organisations aligned with her values, runs workshops, co-hosts a podcast and is actively involved in advancing the betterment of the Black Community in the UK and worldwide.