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.
Sizakele Marutlulle
Founder & CEO of Marutlulle & Co, Former Chief Marketing Officer for BarclaysLeah Chowdhry
First British Asian Woman to Swim the English Channel & Founder & CEO of Pop up, Party & PlayBrandon Leake
Spoken Word Artist, 2020 Winner of America's Got Talent, Founder & CEO of Called to MoveJames Dornor
Award-Winning Systems Engineer, Founder & CEO of Driven By Us & Principal Systems Engineer at LeonardoStephanie Travers
Manager of Strategic Initiatives at Mission 44 & Impact Manager at PROJECT FORTY FOUR LIMITEDNothabo Ncube
Medical Doctor & Founder, Coach & Mentor of the Esther Foundation & EranicBas Rahman
Stand-Up Comedian, Comedy Writer, Funny Women Qualifier & Former Customer Service Manager at ICONIC LONDONXernona Clayton
Founder, Chair, President & CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation & Founder of the International Civil Rights Walk of FameGloria Ladson-Billings
Author & Professor Emerita at the University of Wisconsin–MadisonWhy 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!
