It’s not that there’s anything wrong with celebrating people who’ve defied the odds to achieve success. They deserve to be recognised. But a list feels like a momentary gesture—a nod to diversity because it’s October—rather than something meaningful. It’s like we’re saying, "Here, look at these Black voices, isn’t that enough?" But we can’t just check the box and move on. Highlighting a few high achievers shouldn’t be a once-a-year thing; these voices should be woven into the everyday fabric of the industry. It’s not just about fading attention; it’s that without ongoing effort, these achievements get lost in snapshots of momentary recognition, lacking the sustained impact needed for real change.