Episode 07 - Claude Hendrickson, Project Manager Boys2men BME Health

In this episode Claude tells us what it was like growing up in Chapeltown Leeds in the 70's and 80's and how things have changed over the years including immigration. Claude talks about what made him get involved with the community and how this led to volunteering, this included the influence the late Darcus Howe had on his life. Claude tells us about the Self Build Community Project where a group of unemployed men were able to get involved in building their own houses. We are also given an insight into the Race Card project where Claude travelled to some of the major cities in England and compared the experiences of black people in these areas. Claude talks about his involvement with the Black Health Initiative and the aims of this project. Claude explains a bit about the Routes2Success programme and working with the Black Training Enterprise Group (BTEG). You can get in touch with Claude here: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Facebook: Hoppa hendrickson Facebook: Race card lwicct Twitter: @hopper_claude www.youtube.com/channel/UCiELXbi_HK2pkQXAHupwqjQ