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.
Mr Fabulous
Founder of LIFEinPINK Music Show, Ambassador for The King's Trust & Pink Ribbon Foundation, Regularly Features on BBC Asian Network & Former BBC One All Together Now JudgeNaomi Sesay
Head of Creative Diversity at Channel 4, Founder of the Billionaire Ladies Club, Founder & CEO of Swiipe WealthMeg Zeenat Wamithi
Founder of Living on the Borderline, Founder of MindMapper & Ambassador of One Young WorldNina Goswami
Head of Inclusion UK at Clifford Chance, Former Creative Diversity Leader at the BBC, Led the BBC's 50:50 ProjectShola Richards
Founder & CEO of Go Together Global, Founder & Chief Positivity Activist of The Positivity Solution & Bestselling AuthorMarian Adejokun
Early Years Educator & Speaker at the Professional Association for Childcare & Early Years, Exam Invigilator at Harris Federation & AuthorSelma Nicholls
Founder of Looks Like Me, Who Cast Talent for Beyoncé’s 'Brown Skin Girl' VideoJenny Garrett
The UK’s First Creator of a Diverse Executive Coach Directory, Founder & Managing Director of Jenny Garrett GlobalLeanne Armitage
Co-Founder & President of The Armitage Foundation & Medical Doctor at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustDanielle Vassell
Film Producer, Director of the Short Film, Defying the ODDS: Women of Impact & Founder of LittleMIGHTWhy 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!
