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Black in Business Club

Mission: To cultivate an environment that promotes the representation, well-being, and advancement of the Black business community
Objectives:

Community: Act as the centre of community for all Black students and Allies at LBS  
Careers: Access to the best job opportunities for Black students across all programmes  
Champion: Amplify Black Voices on the LBS Campus

The Black Employee Network

Mission: BEN seeks to create a culture where Black employees feel heard, are represented, and receive equal recognition and opportunities. We aim to amplify Black voices and build a positive community where Black staff belong and thrive.   
Objectives:

Create an inclusive community and provide a platform to empower Black employees at LBS 
Support the recruitment and retention of Black employees and to create clear pathways for career progression 
Facilitate meaningful dialogue on the experiences of Black employees, raise awareness to the wider community and celebrate key cultural, historical and social events 
Develop high-level relevant programmes specifically designed for Black employees with a view to enhance LBS' core personal development offering

Podcasts

Reflections on Black History Month by LBS employees and students

Members of the LBS Black in Business (BiB) student group and the Black Employee Network (BEN) discuss what Black History Month means to them and the importance of marking the month each October

Think at London Business School · Reflections on Black History Month by LBS employees and students

Connect with a Student Ambassador

If you would like to discuss more about our vibrant community get in touch with a student ambassador.

External resources

Black Young Professionals Network, Black British City Group and Sponsors for Educational Opportunity provide a platform and network to connect with other Black professionals both around the world and here, in the United Kingdom.

BYP network is a platform designed to empower Black professionals around the world to connect with each other and global corporations. With a network o 50,000+ members and a focus on working with existing Black networks and businesses, BYP looks to increase employment opportunities for Black professionals. They do so by matching the best career opportunities to Black professionals, improving Black role model visibility and working with corporations to reduce bias in the hiring process.

https://byp-network.com/
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) London is a not-for-profit organisation that prepares talented students from ethnic minority or low socioeconomic backgrounds for career success. The charity operates three flagship programmes, SEO Careers, SEO Scholars, and SEO Connect, to help members at different stages of their professional career.

SEO London thrives by virtue of its alumni-driven model and strong giving back ethos. SEO Careers alumni often become role models, trainers and mentors on other programmes within the group.

https://www.seo-london.org/

The Themba Muchaneta Black in Business Scholarship is named for a much loved MBA2021 alumnus who passed away in 2022. The scholarship is dedicated to support an exceptional student of Black or Mixed Black ethnicity who intends to contribute to racial equality and the Black in Business Club during their time at London Business School.

Black at London Business School

Black in Business Club

The Black Employee Network

Podcasts

Reflections on Black History Month by LBS employees and students

Connect with a Student Ambassador

External resources

Black in Business Scholarships

Black at London Business School

The Black Employee Network

Podcasts

Reflections on Black History Month by LBS employees and students

Black in Business Scholarships