Specialist in pre and post-war history.
As director of Recognize, Garry has worked as a Black heritage consultant on wide-ranging projects across the UK. He created Recognize as a platform to deliver Black history community projects and has been operating for 12 years.
His endeavours have included: project manager of “Stories of Omission”, a University of Birmingham and Voices of War & Peace collaborative community project; co-commissioner of “Here to stay” The 70th anniversary of Windrush nurses exhibition & garden party; Regional Project coordinator for screening of “Hero” An independent film about The extraordinary life and times of Ulric Cross DSO, DFC (Distinguished Service Order & Distinguished Flying Cross); Garry is a member of the British Film Institute (BFI Film Audience Network and a participant of the “Black stars” cinema audience development programme www2.bfi.org.uk/black-star. Furthermore, Garry co-produced The Drum’s play “Black Blood runs red” in 2014, the Black History Month launch event. As part of the Centenary of the First World War, the highlighted untold stories of African, Asian and Caribbean soldiers. This has seen him deliver presentations for The National Arboretum, Gloucester Historical Society, Department of Work & Pensions, The Civil Service to name a few. He has written articles for several Black History Month publications including his own Black History media channels www.recognizeonline.com and has participated in a range of radio and television interviews.
Recognize has collaborated with Birmingham City Council & The Lord Mayor Yvonne Mosquito on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Blue plaque presentation and was featured in the 6888th All African American female Postal Battalion documentary with Lincoln Penny films (www.lincolnpennyfilms.com/index.php/the-six-triple-eight/) and coverage on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) News feature www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XrGKLwjkmI
Garry is currently a final year undergraduate on the BA Hons Black studies degree at Birmingham City University (BCU).
Projects involved currently engaged in;
Birmingham City Council Commonwealth Peace Gardens 2022.
The Windrush Caribbean Film festival www.windrushfilmfestival.com
The annual Windrush Day celebrations.
Birmingham Black History Month. www.birminghamblackhistorymonth.co.uk
