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.
Ben Hunte
Anchor & Correspondent at CNN, Former Strategic Partner Manager at Google & the BBC's First LGBT CorrespondentMariah Idrissi
The First Muslim Hijab-Wearing Model Who Starred in H&M's "Close the Loop" Campaign & Rihanna's FENTY Beauty CampaignsElliot Barnes-Worrell
Actor Who Has Starred in 'Black Mirror', 'Henry IV' with the Royal Shakespeare Company & 'Man & Superman' with the Royal National TheatreAnima Anandkumar
Bren Professor at Caltech, Global Advisory Board Member at SK hynix & Life Sciences Investment Fund Advisory Board at Goldman SachsFehinti Balogun
Actor Who Starred in 'Dune: Part One', 'This Will Destroy You' & 'A Gentleman in Moscow', Climate Advocate, Writer & Performer of 'Can I Live?'Nell Bhadresha
Breast Cancer Survivor, Ambassador for Barts Charity, Marketing & Advertising Specialist Who Has Worked for Ogilvy & Mather, DDB UK & Atomic LondonAbi Daré
Author of 'The Girl with the Louding Voice', 'You Are Not Going Back' & 'And So I Roar'Eric Moussambani
First Equatoguinean Swimmer to Compete at the Olympics, Coach for the National Swimming Squad of Equatorial GuineaWhy 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!
