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Unbeaten Innings is the fascinating autobiographical account of the life of Steve Stephenson, MBE. It is a vivid insight into his love of sport, family life and career in local government; both as a social worker and as a prominent equality and human rights campaigner. It also highlights his dedication to tackling racism, both in his working environment and through a lifetime of voluntary work in support of Black cricketers and footballers, in particular. Steve Stephenson grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, and moved to the UK when he was eighteen years old. From his early years working on the assembly line at Chrysler to his role as a senior social worker and manager of the Malcolm X Centre in Bristol, Stephenson has dedicated his life to helping others. His years as leader of the Starlight Youth Club in Luton are just one example of his outstanding commitment to the voluntary sector, whilst his talent for raising money for charitable organisations has become legendary within the Black com

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Sociologie, société et politique

Ethnic studies

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Publié par	Hansib Publications
Date de parution	16 décembre 2021
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781912662562
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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First published in Great Britain by Hansib Publications in 2022
Hansib Publications Limited
76 High Street, Hertford, SG14 3WY
info@hansibpublications.com www.hansibpublications.com
Copyright Steve Stephenson, 2021
ISBN 978-1-912662-54-8 ISBN 978-1-912662-55-5 (Kindle) ISBN 978-1-912662-56-2 (ePub)
A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise), without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the publisher of this book.
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Steve has been involved professionally in community development, local government administration and policy development and social and community activism over several decades. His wealth of considerable relevant experiences qualifies him to write expertly on these matters. He has earned his credibility and respect from unstinting, selfless and dedicated work. Of most significance in recent time, is the role adopted by Steve in providing support to others in leadership positions, using his wealth of experience to provide expert advice on decision-making matters, guiding victims of discrimination to secure just outcomes and being a role model for many vulnerable young people in deprived communities.
HERMAN OUSELEY / LORD OUSELEY
I ve known Steve for many years now, and since I ve known him, he has not just been committed to flying the flag for cricket, but for using cricket as a vehicle to support and empower the inner city youths and the community at large. He has been dogged, determined and forthright in his quest for improving the lot of the West Indian community, and I know this book will be an inspiration for everyone!
JOHN BARNES MBE, FORMER PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER
We know of the great cricketers who play on the field, but the world doesn t always get to see some of the great people who make their contribution off the field. We want to again thank Steve for what he has done and will continue to do for the cricketers, the game of cricket and the people of the West Indies.
CHRIS GAYLE, WEST INDIES CRICKETER
In my several decades as a reporter of West Indies cricket in the UK and the Caribbean, I have known Steve Stephenson as the go to man for help and information on every aspect of the game, from club to international level. His record on promoting charity games and events, awards dinners, hands-on assistance to teams and individuals, with an eye to the future and a mind on the past, is exceptional. He is the indispensable Mr West Indies Cricket UK .
CLAYTON GOODWIN, JOURNALIST
This book is dedicated to my wife, Pamela, and our daughters, Andrea and Simone, whose understanding and sacrifices made it possible for me to do my work.
Acknowledgements
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS HAVE SUPPORTED and worked with me over many years at different times and places in local government, in the community, and in my voluntary and charity work. I am both inspired by and indebted to them as many of my painstaking and arduous community events would not have been possible without their blessing, hard work and support. The majority of them also spoke out against racial inequalities before the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, when it was not popular to do so. I have the utmost respect for this group of people. A few of those listed have not worked directly with me, but they are mentioned because they are positive role models who have inspired many, including myself.
BEDFORD: Sylvia Beckford, Carl Bernard, Des Clarke, Cllr Randolph Charles, Murna Eubanks, Nesta Rogers, Stephanie Grant, Delroy and Nadine Solomon, Cleveland Hudson, Glasford Irving, Harvey Stephenson.
BIRMINGHAM: Dr Carver Anderson, Valdez Allen, Steve Batchelor, Basil Clarke, Ben Cunningham, Rosemary Campbell, Bernard Lewis, Tony Kelly, Trevor McIntosh, Stedman Wallen, Beanie Brown, Maxie Hayles, Garnet Stephenson, Monica Coke, Lloyd Blake, Clifton Folkes, EJ Harris, Neville Moore, Erroll Simms.
BRISTOL: Errol Ballin, Hilary Banks, Jean Bowen, Amirah Cole, Asher Craig, Ayannah Griffiths, Mayor Marvin Rees, Ras Judah Abundi, Patrick Langley, James Pearson, Trevor Samuels, Jendayi Serwah, Clifford Windeth, Babs Williams, Cliff Young, Winston Young, Batook Pandya, Alex Raikes, Sado Jirde.
JAMAICA: Aloun Assamba, Brian Breese, Gareth Breese, Courtney Francis, Maurice Foster, Gary Herbine, Derrick Heaven, Dorothy Hopkins, Joan McLeod, Easton McMorris, Ruddy Marzouca, Michael Holding, Philip Trenchfield, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Brigadier Roderick Williams, Lieutenant Colonel Kirk Johnson and Major Marlon Kennedy, Richard Staple, Dr Rohan Willis.
JAMAICAN DIASPORA UK BOARD: Dr Kevin Brown, Jennifer Blake, Fitzroy Grant, Elizabeth Mullings, Bettina Wallace, and the other board members.
LONDON: Keith Van Anderson ( The Pipe Man ), Delores Cooper, Frank Gibson, Professor Gus John, Lee Jasper, Tony Leslie, Al Hamilton, Rudi Page, Paulette Simpson, Virrol Liverpool, Rodney Hinds, George Ruddock, Florence Harris, Lord Herman Ouseley, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Neville Lawrence, Seth Ramocan, Vivienne Siva.
LUTON: Bernard Abbey, Godfrey Arthur, Bishop Alvin Blake, Bob Baker, Newton (Beanie) Bernard, Harry and Curla Bruce, Melvin Ellis, Claude and Geraldine Burton, Carl Campbell, Cllr Gilbert Campbell, Valerie Grant, Dr Richard Grant, Terry Gooding, Cecil Harrison, Franklin Hunter, Hannibal Kandekore, Veronica Joseph, Noel Lewis, Oswald Lewis, Cllr Jim Thakoordin, Patrick Markland, Lorna Markland, Lawrence Palmer, Elwood Smith, Henry Rhiney, Dotlyn McCarthy Paul, Francis Reid, Paulette Rose, Leslie Scafe, Pearl Stephenson, Mark Stephenson, Valerie Taylor, Eileen Williams, Cllr Desaline Stewart, Cllr Neville White, Selwyn Johnette.
MANCHESTER: Carlyle Stuart.
MILTON KEYNES: Wain McIntosh, Karl Delisser
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE: Dr Orville Brown, Bert Cuff, Paul Crofts, Sylvia Erskine, Cllr Ulric Gravesande, Mike Prescod, Clyde Lesley, Olive Robinson, Jacques Williams, Billy Walker, Ajona Roy, Sika Smith, Andrea and Simone Stephenson, Jenny Sebastian, Pratima Dattani.
SCOTLAND: Cllr Graham Campbell, Professor Geoffrey Henry Palmer.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT: Thanks to the support of the following, I have been able to raise money for various charitable causes by working with cricketers: Chris Gayle, Clive Lloyd, Sir Curtley Ambrose, Brian Lara, Darren Powell, David Capel, Courtney Walsh, Jimmy Adams, Richie Richardson, Sir Vivian Richards, Gordon Greenidge, Alvin Kallicharan, Deryck Murray, Collis King, Phil Simmons, Corey Collymore, Franklyn Rose, David Ripley, Devon Malcolm, Chris Lewis, Ron and Dean Headley, John Maynard (the Dentist), John Holder, the Test umpire, the West Indies cricket team, Nehemiah Perry.
I have also received support from Black footballers like John Barnes, Brendon Batson, Cyrille Regis, Paul Elliott, Mark Walters, Ricky Hill, Fitzroy Simpson. Other celebrities include Rudolph Walker, Donna Croll, Jodie Hanson.
SWINDON: Nathan Ajole, George Carty, Colin Cole, Sharon Cheesely, Seniz Ismet, Judy Henry, Gloria Morgan, Pamela Stephenson.
WOLVERHAMPTON: Michael Bigby, Joey Smith, Enrico Stennett.
VICTORIA MUTUAL CARIBBEAN CUP CRICKET NATIONAL COMPETITION COMMITTEE UK: Guy Reid-Bailey, Trevor Davis, Ahmed Kazi, Eaton Gordon, Denton Thomas, Errol Simms, Dr Beverley Lindsay, Charles Robinson, Leroy Thomas, Trevor Taylor.
I would like to give a special mention and personal thanks to the following individuals who gave permission to include their photographs in this book: West Indies Test cricketers Chris Gayle, Sir Curtly Ambrose, Michael Holding, Sir Vivian Richards, Courtney Walsh; footballers Ricky Hill, Cyrille Regis; actor Rudolph Walker, and Lord Herman Ouseley.
My thanks are also due to Tony Kelly and Andrea Stephenson for their patience and proof reading skills; and to Arif Ali and Kash Ali of Hansib Publications for publishing this book.
Contents
PROLOGUE
by Ambassador Courtney Walsh, OJ
FOREWORD
by Lord Herman Ouseley
INTRODUCTION
by Rudolph Walker, OBE
CHAPTER ONE
Kingston, Jamaica
CHAPTER TWO
Luton, England
CHAPTER THREE
Sporting Matters
CHAPTER FOUR
Starlight Youth Club
CHAPTER FIVE
Education and Work
CHAPTER SIX
Racism in Schools
CHAPTER SEVEN
The Windrush Generation
CHAPTER EIGHT
West Indian Cricket
CHAPTER NINE
Concluding Thoughts
APPENDIX
Awards and Honours
Prologue
S teve Stephenson, MBE, a veteran community and equality and human rights activist is a remarkable individual who amongst other things is a pioneer in community development in Britain. Steve is the former chairman of the Victoria Mutual Caribbean Cricket Cup National Competition in the UK, and I was honorary president. He has supported Jamaican and West Indian cricketers over the past 30 years and put on various functions for West Indies teams when they are in England. He is also the organiser of the Winston Davis Annual Benefit Match, of which I have been captain a few times.
Steve has been very consistent in his support for Jamaican and West Indies cricket and the Caribbean community in the UK over the years. He has managed to bridge the gap from one generation of West Indian cricketers to another, although the contribution he has made to club and league cricketers has not been fully recognised, especially the mentoring and support which contribute to these cricketers becoming responsible adults.
In addition to his commitment to the cricketing world, he has also been involved with charity work with famous footballers. During the period I worked with him, we managed to raise thousands of pounds for various charitable causes, together with the support of his wife Pamela and their two daughters.
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