Dane Baptiste has had a decade of dominance; as a trailblazer, innovator and incendiary voice in the comedy community. The last 10 years of Dane’s career have come with a number of personal and industry milestones.

In 2014, Dane made history as the first Black British comic nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe. He went on to create, write, and star in SunnyD (BBC Three) — the first Black British sitcom on the BBC in over 20 years — later acquired by Lionsgate for a U.S.

Dane has since become a familiar face on British TV, hosting and appearing on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Comic Relief.

"I want to be an ambassador for Black Minds Matter UK because of my own struggles with mental health. Especially within the industry I’m in and given the profile I have, there isn’t much understanding for individuals, particularly Black creators, when they experience periods of poor mental health. I’m also aware that my community lacks sufficient resources and awareness around mental health issues, and I want to use my platform to help provide information, raise awareness, and contribute toward collective healing and better mental health for my community."