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Leanna Benjamin
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Writer, performer, blogger and an activist.
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So this happened yesterday…I was announced as this year’s recipient of the Rolland Rees Bursary.
Still can’t believe it. Speaking on stage at the National Theatre about my achievements to date. A dream come true 😊
Leanna is a black woman of mixed heritage sitting in her electric wheelchair. She has her hair plaited and is beaming with joy. She is wearing a black and silver shiny top and velvet plum coloured trousers. She’s holding an envelope that says Rolland Rees bursary. Standing behind her on her right is Inua Ellams, this years winner of the Alfred Fagon Award. He’s a Nigerian man wearing a traditional light brown hat, a darker brown cardigan that has gold flower s on it. He’s is holding a distinctive glass Alfred Fagon award. Standing next to him is Ilayada Mcintosh, this years winner of the Mustapha Matura Award. Ilayada has long brown curly hair and a stunning red dress. She is holding her silver award.
December 14, 2024 at 9:04 PM