Patrick Vernon

Social Commentator, campaigner and cultural historian

About Me

Hackney Thinking Spaces Returns: Creating Safe Spaces for Healing, Creativity, and Community

Hackney Thinking Spaces Returns: Creating Safe Spaces for Healing, Creativity, and Community Hackney Thinking Spaces is back this spring, continuing its vital work to create safe, supportive environments for communities to explore mental health, racial trauma, and healing. The programme is guided by a Community Advisory Board, chaired by Professor Patrick Vernon OBE, which plays […]

Standing With Stafford Scott: Why Early Action on Black Men’s Health Saves Lives

Standing With Stafford Scott: Why Early Action on Black Men’s Health Saves Lives On 9th February, 2026- Community campaigner Stafford Scott shared a powerful message before going in for major surgery to prevent cancer from spreading in his lungs. His call was clear and urgent: Black men must visit their GP, access healthcare early, and […]

Professor Patrick Vernon OBE’s Vision for GJDC UK South

Professor Patrick Vernon OBE’s Vision for GJDC UK South Candidate, Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) – UK South At the GJDC/GJDYC UK Manifesto Hustings, Professor Patrick Vernon OBE set out a clear and purpose-driven vision for the role of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council UK South, representing London and the South East of England. His […]

Historic Diaspora-Led Relief Flight Delivers Life-Saving Support to Jamaica

Historic Diaspora-Led Relief Flight Delivers Life-Saving Support to Jamaica In a landmark moment for diaspora-led humanitarian action, the first major UK-based, diaspora-led relief flight to Jamaica has successfully arrived, delivering 2.9 tonnes of essential humanitarian supplies to vulnerable communities across St Elizabeth and surrounding parishes. This historic initiative was co-organised by Jackson Smith, CEO of […]