“A lot of conversations happened during Obama's election that opened my eyes and made me really excited. He provided hope at a time when the country was grappling with its racial history, and we still need that hope.”

British television and radio presenter, journalist and author

Vick Hope is a British television and radio presenter, journalist and author. She is known for her work across broadcasting and for hosting BBC Radio 1’s drivetime show, Going Home with Vick, Katie and Jamie, alongside Katie Thistleton and Jamie Laing. She joined BBC Radio 1 in 2020, when The Sunday Times described her as a "voice of a generation". Her work sits at the intersection of radio, television and journalism, and she has become a familiar presence in British media.