Someone who undeniably revolutionised campaigning for myself and so many others is Alicia Garza, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Her sheer persistence and stamina in ensuring marginalised communities are heard is something every political leader should be implementing. Because, as Alicia told Stylist ahead of her guest edit, movements like Black Lives Matter aren’t just about police violence, they’re about engaging more people to lead the charge and change the issues affecting our lives.

Looking at activism through the eyes of the Black community is so crucial. We often feel that no one else in society will look out for us, so we have to do it for ourselves. When we look at the hashtags derived from the few months that have rocked many industries, such as #PullUpOrShutUp, #PublishingPaidMe and #BlackInTheOffice - all have been conceived by Black women. In many cases, the politicking pushed by Black women results in changes for everyone but the credit is often lost in the process.

We need to continue to magnify the voices of the Black community if we want to see the future that we want. Here, some of the inspiring people leading and championing change in the UK tell us what they hope to see when we get there.

Black British activists share their hopes for the future