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Black Women In Policing

Black Women in DEI

S2 E5: Black women in DEI with Karine Bah Tahe – Black Women in ….

Karine Bah Tahe is the founder and CEO of Blue Level Training, a Black woman-owned global training company that aims to build respectful and diverse work environments.  Karine has spent the past 10 years working in training, C-suite diversity and inclusion development, and international business journalism. Her areas of expertise include diversity, equity and inclusion, including anti-racism, inclusive communications, sexual harassment prevention, and microaggressions.  She has worked with international leaders, the diplomatic community, academic innovators, and senior business executives from various industries in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, India, and Australia.   Karine holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University and Certificates from Cornell University in Strategic Human Resources Leadership and Diversity and Inclusion. She also earned an Executive Program Certificate in Human Resources from Stanford University. 
  1. S2 E5: Black women in DEI with Karine Bah Tahe
  2. S2 E4: Black women in DEI with Rhyana Ebanks-Babb
  3. S2 E3: Black women in DEI with Monica Mwanje
  4. S2 E2: Black women in DEI with Caroline Ribeiro-Nelson
  5. S2 E1: Black women in DEI with Matielyn Jones
  6. S1 E5: Black Women in Policing with Marcia Ore
  7. S1 E4: Black Women in Policing with Karen Vanterpool-Daber
  8. S1 E3: Black Women in Policing with Dr Marlene Ellis
  9. S1 E2: Black Women in Policing with Janet Hills MBE
  10. S1 E1: Black Women in Policing with Karen Geddes QPM

In 2020, I came across an article written by Paula Akpan (2019) called:

‘How The Stories of Black Women In The UK Are Being Reclaimed’

She quoted Jade Bentil, a black feminist historian, who said:

“Black women’s historical narratives are either rendered completely visible under the gaze of whiteness, or an extremely sanitised version that flattens the complexities of our lives is authored by non-black gatekeepers, both within and outside the academy.”

That got me thinking about the narrative of retired Black Police-Women in the UK, especially because I am one of those Black Women, having served between 1982 and 2012.

While more Black Women are recognised for their impact on policing, we don’t hear much about their stories or experiences. Yet, if the job of a police officer is said to be difficult, how much more challenging was it to be a Black Woman wearing the uniform?

I am about to address that gap in the ‘Police Conversation’ by introducing you to the voices of Black Police-Women of different:

  • Ranks,
  • Classes,
  • Black backgrounds,
  • Lengths of service and,
  • Police Services in the UK.

The purpose of this podcast is to hear the stories of four remarkable individuals. Four phenomenal Black Women who served as Police Officers in the UK.

You’ll hear about why they chose a career in the police service, their role models and influencers, and how policing impacted their personal and professional lives.

I will be sharing my lived experience, too, so I should say ‘five’ impressive women.

I hope, whoever you are, that the next time you see a Black Woman in Policing, you consider what life is like for them while contributing to making British society safer.

Other Podcasts

Misogynoir, Survival, & A Better Tomorrow

Episode Description:

This episode heroes Black women speaking about the particular prejudices they face. In a long-form interview, Mina Smallman – teacher, pastor and mother of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, whose murders exposed racist police neglect and abuse – shares the pain, passion and learnings that went into her new book.

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360 Degrees: Black History Month 2023

Episode Description:

We’re kicking off a brand new series of the podcast by celebrating Black History Month 2023! We’re joined by alum Marcia Ore, who shares her previous experiences as a black woman working in the police force and what she went on to do once she left. This is such an interesting episode with some powerful insights so we hope you enjoy!

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Pause for Positivity: Part 1

Pause for Positivity: Part 2

BBC Interview

In this compelling interview with the BBC, Marcia Ore, co-lead of Women in the Shade, shares her powerful insights on the lived experiences of Black women in policing.

Drawing from her own career and ongoing advocacy work, Marcia speaks candidly about the challenges of racism, misogynoir, and underrepresentation in uniformed services — and why structural change and true equity are long overdue.

Watch now to hear why visibility, support, and reform matter for Black women in service — and how Women in the Shade is helping drive that change.