Rosalind Howells, Baroness Howells of St Davids facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Baroness Howells
of St Davids OBE COG
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
|
| In office 21 July 1999 – 10 January 2019 |
|
| Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire | |
| In office 2009–2014 |
|
| Vice Chancellor | Les Ebdon Bill Rammell |
| Preceded by | Sir Robin Biggam |
| Succeeded by | John Bercow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 January 1931 St Davids, Grenada |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | John Charles Howells (m. 1955) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | St Joseph's College, Reading South West London College |
| Alma mater | University of the District of Columbia |
Rosalind Patricia-Anne Howells, also known as Baroness Howells of St Davids, is a British politician. She was a member of the House of Lords, which is a very important part of the UK Parliament. She has worked hard to help people and promote fairness for everyone.
Baroness Howells was born on January 10, 1931. She received a special award called an OBE in 1994. Later, in 1999, she was made a Life peer. This means she was given the title "Baroness Howells of St Davids" for life, allowing her to be a member of the House of Lords. The "St Davids" part of her title comes from the area in Grenada where she grew up. She retired from the House of Lords in 2019.
Early Life and Education
Rosalind Howells was born in St Davids, Grenada. She later moved to England. She went to school at St Joseph's College, Reading and South West London College. She also studied at the University of the District of Columbia in the United States.
In 1955, she married John Charles Howells. They have two daughters.
Helping the Community
Baroness Howells has spent much of her life working to help communities and make things fair for everyone. She was the Director of the Greenwich Racial Equality Council. This group works to make sure people are treated equally, no matter their background.
She also helped the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust. This trust supports young people and works for justice. Baroness Howells was an important advisor to the Lawrence family during a difficult time.
Baroness Howells was a pioneer in many areas. She was the first black woman to be part of the GLC's Training Board. She was also the first woman to be a member of the Court of Governors at the University of Greenwich. She worked as the Vice Chair at the London Voluntary Service Council, helping many volunteer groups.
She has been a strong supporter of race relations. She worked with groups like the Carnival Liaison Committee and the Greater London Action in Race Equality. She is also a trustee for the Jason Roberts Foundation. This foundation helps children and young people in the United Kingdom and Grenada by offering them chances to play sports.
A Leader in Education
Baroness Howells has also played a big role in education. In 2009, she became the Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire in Luton. The Chancellor is like the head of the university.
She is also a trustee of St George's University's UK Trust. She serves on the board of the Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation (WINDREF). This foundation supports research and education in the Caribbean.
