Linda Bellos OBE
equality, radical feminist and gay rights activist; diversity and human rights practitioner

Linda Ann Bellos OBE is a British businesswoman, radical feminist and gay rights activist. She is a renowned consultant, trainer and writer, specialising in the field of equality and diversity and one of the UK’s leading equality law specialists, making it her life’s work to understand equality law, including the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act, and the legislation’s practical application across the public sector.

In 1981, she became the first woman of African descent to join the Spare Rib collective. She was responsible for introducing Black History Month to the UK . She was elected to Lambeth Borough Council in 1985 and was the leader of the council from 1986 to 1988. On 9 December 2002, Bellos was presented with the Metropolitan Police Volunteer Awards in recognition of outstanding contribution in supporting the local community. Linda was awarded an OBE in 2006 for her services to diversity.

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