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.
Afua Hagan
A Leading Voice on Diversity in the UK as a TV News Anchor & Presenter for ITV's This Morning, Good Morning Britain, Jeremy Vine on Channel 5, the BBC, Sky & CNNEmmanuel Jal
Former Child Soldier, Peace, Justice & Hope Advocate, Social Entrepreneur & Recording Artist Who Has Released Seven AlbumsProf. Binna Kandola
Business Psychologist, Co-Founder & Senior Partner of Pearn Kandola & AuthorElaine Sihera
Diversity Life Coach, Author, the First Black Graduate from The Open University & Open University DoctorEbony Rainford-Brent
The First Black Woman to Play for the England Women's Cricket Team, Pundit & Commentator on Sky Sports, BBC Sport & Channel 4, Director of Programmes at the ACE Programme CharityAinsley Harriott
Chef, TV Presenter Renowned for Ready Steady Cook & Author of Numerous Bestselling CookbooksAde Adepitan
Wheelchair Basketball Bronze Paralympic Medallist for Team GB, BBC & Channel 4 TV Presenter & Author of Children's Book Series, Cyborg CatSir Trevor McDonald
Broadcaster & Journalist Who Made History as ITN's First Black Reporter & Guest Presenter on Channel 4's Countdown & Classic FM RadioWilfred Emmanuel-Jones
Britain's First High-Profile Black Farmer Who Founded The Black Farmer BrandJean Tomlin
Founder & CEO of Chanzo Ltd, Non-Executive Director for Sainsbury's & Former Director of HR for London 2012Meave Darroux
Parenting Specialist & Founder & Former Chief Executive of Brilliant ParentsWhy 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!
