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Black History Month at the Royal College of Pharmacy

three people sat on chairs looking at a woman holidng a microphone, sat on a chair.

This Black History Month, Sam Appiah Anane, our Deputy Director of Pharmacy and the third president of the UK Black Pharmacists Association (UKBPA), has been working with system partners to discuss inclusion with Pharmacy and influence positive change. Earlier this month, he took part in a panel for the Royal College of Pharmacy, and he also sat down with C&D (Chemists and Druggists) Community to record a podcast, out now.

four men dressed smartly stood together smiling.

 

On Thursday 8 October, Sam travelled to London to attend the Black History Month celebration held by The Royal College of Pharmacy.

Chaired by the President of the Royal College of Pharmacy, Tase Oputu (pictured in the far-right bottom picture) the event highlighted what honoured Black communities in respect to healthcare.

three people sat on chairs looking at a woman holidng a microphone, sat on a chair.

Joining Sam on the panel in his role as President of the UK Black Pharmacist Association were Jenny, senior Pharmacy Technician, and Tobi, Pharmacy student - where they took audiences curious questions, gave advice from our perspectives and shared career stories on how we have got to where we are today.

The main takeaways were:

  • 'Black' is not an homogenous group
  • There is power in the freedom felt of bringing full self to work i.e. natural hair, national dress, correct pronunciation of names
  • Early career mentors and positive parental support were vital in both overcoming career hurdles and maximising career opportunities
  • The opportunity to share our stories in safe listening spaces is valuable, appreciated and necessary for developing the Pharmacy workforce (even if listening is difficult to hear)

Alongside his panel slot at the RCPharm event, Sam was also involved in recording a podcast with C&D (Chemists and Druggists) Community about his experience as a Black pharmacist.

In this podcast, Sam explains how the UKBPA can support Black pharmacists through mentorship and peer support.

He talks about his most memorable patient and what it taught him about pharmacy's role in medicines and giving a voice to those who don't have one in healthcare.

And he shares his advice for getting through hard times and how being curious led him to completing a placement in Cambodia.

Listen to Sam's podcast here: https://community.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/posts/pharmacy-in-person-with-sam-appiah-anane

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