Racial Equality Speakers
Reports from 2021 suggest that nearly 36% UK adults have experienced workplace discrimination.
This is an alarming number for a country that is so racially diverse, with 18% of its population belonging to black, Asian or mixed & other ethnic groups.
Source: UK Government
Racial equality means eliminating racial disparities by changing policies, systems, and practices to ensure fair treatment and opportunities for all, with a focus on improving outcomes for people of colour.
Source: Race Forward
The BAME Speakers Agency’s roster of Racial Equality keynote speakers are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion of all races.
Dr Yvonne Thompson
Founder of WinTrade Global Intra & ASAP Communications & Founding Member of Choice FM (Capital XTRA)Remel London
Award-Winning Broadcaster, Founder Of The Mainstream & Advocate For Diverse Talent In MediaJess Clarke
Former England Lioness with 50+ Caps & Reserve Player for Team GB at the 2012 London Olympic GamesHugh Woozencroft
Board Member of the Black Collective of Media in Sport, Broadcast Journalist for the BBC & ITVSarah Cosgriff
Founder of the STEM for Queer Youth Project & Project Worker for Schools OUT UKKyle Walker
BBC Reporter, host of Talking Balls on BBC 5 Live & co-presenter of Good Morning EurosJoanne Anderson
Former Mayor of Liverpool, Diversity Consultant & Public Sector Leader Championing Racial Equality, Inclusion & Social JusticePoorna Jagannat
Renowned Actress and Producer Known for 'Never Have I Ever', 'The Night Of' & Advocacy for South Asian RepresentationWhy is Racial Equality Important in a Business?
Businesses should promote racial equality because addressing inequity and racism leads to higher employee satisfaction, loyalty, and creativity.
Moreover, studies find that companies that take proactive measures to facilitate racial equality record an average 58% increase in revenue, as compared to those who do not.
Source: Henley Business School
How to Promote Racial Equality in the Workplace?
To promote racial equity in the workplace, organisations should implement structural changes. This includes diversifying hiring and leadership, fostering an inclusive culture, offering bias training, and creating transparent systems for advancement.
Alternatively, you can hire a leading Racial Equality Keynote Speaker to address your employees, executives and management about how they can foster racial equality in the workplace.
Source: Harvard Business Review
Why Should You Hire a Racial Equality Speaker?
It is key to make your employees feel seen, heard and valued in the workplace. Hiring a Racial Equality speaker is a clear way to show your employees that you care for them & want to support them.
Take a look at The BAME Speakers Agency’s 10 Best Keynote Speakers for Race Equality Week & contact us to hire a Racial Equality keynote speaker today!
