Rosalind Howells, Baroness Howells of St Davids facts for kids
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The Baroness Howells
of St Davids OBE COG
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 21 July 1999 – 10 January 2019 |
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| Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire | |
| In office 2009–2014 |
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| Vice Chancellor | Les Ebdon Bill Rammell |
| Preceded by | Sir Robin Biggam |
| Succeeded by | John Bercow |
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| 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, Baroness Howells of St Davids is a British politician. She was a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament. She was part of the Labour Party.
Baroness Howells was born on January 10, 1931. She received an award called the OBE in 1994. Later, in 1999, she became a Life peer. This means she was given the title of Baroness Howells of St Davids. The "St Davids" part of her title comes from a place in Grenada where she grew up. She retired from the House of Lords on January 10, 2019.
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About Baroness Howells
Early Life and Education
Rosalind Howells 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.
Working for Equality
Baroness Howells has worked hard to make things fair for everyone. She was the Director of the Greenwich Racial Equality Council. This group helps make sure people are treated equally, no matter their background. She also worked as a Community and Equal Opportunities Worker.
She is a trustee for the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust. This trust helps young people from diverse backgrounds. Baroness Howells also advised the Lawrence family, who were seeking justice.
Important Firsts and Contributions
Baroness Howells was the first black woman to be on the GLC's Training Board. She was also the first female member of the Court of Governors at the University of Greenwich. She was the Vice Chair at the London Voluntary Service Council.
She has been very active in fighting for fairness in race relations. She worked with groups like the Carnival Liaison Committee. She also worked with the Greater London Action in Race Equality.
Supporting Young People and Education
Baroness Howells is a trustee of the Jason Roberts Foundation. This foundation helps provide sports opportunities for young people. It supports children and teens in the United Kingdom and Grenada.
In 2009, she became the Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire. This is a high-ranking role at the university. She also serves on the board of WINDREF. This is a research institute linked to St. George's University.
