Simon Hudson was born in Southampton on 24th February 1964, to Jamaican parents, part of the Windrush generation. Simon trained to be a teacher at King Alfred's College (Winchester University) graduating with a B Ed in 1987. He taught Religious Studies for thirty-two years at the same school. His passions include travelling, literature, the theatre, cinema, music (live and recorded), exhibitions and museums. His aim is to bring the Black narrative, the Black experience, and Black contributions, positive and negative, to a wider audience.