My latest book
My latest 'Coming to England’ book, a version for 4 year olds, comes out on the 8th October and I’m very excited.
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Welcome to the official website of Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE
Hello and welcome to my website. This is where you can find out everything you want to know about me. From my work as an actress, presenter, broadcaster and parliamentarian, to the work I do for charity.
October is ‘Black History Month’ and I have recorded a short celebratory message about the importance of knowing our history and looking to the future, because that’s where our destiny lies. Watch my video message here.
It’s over twelve years since my beloved mother ‘Marmie’ passed away. I miss her so, but feel her presence in everything I do, especially when I find a white feather. A beautiful woman whose legacy lives on and will do forever. Sadly, she died from bowel cancer, that is why I have become a active patron of Bowel Cancer UK
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My Statue at Exeter University
Here I am with my statue which was commissioned by Exeter University when I stepped down as Chancellor after 10 years
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Damehood Medal
On the 12th March 2020 I was thrilled to go to Buckingham Palace to collect my Damehood Medal, which I received for over 40 years of charitable work.
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Private Members Bill
Introducing my Private Members Bill on the 7th July 2017 to secure a certificate for loss in miscarriage or stillbirth.
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