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.
Apoorva Panidapu
Award-Winning Mathematician, Research Assistant at Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessAma Agbeze
Former Captain of England Netball Team, Performance & Growth Manager at CentricaMichael Hastings
The Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick & Professor of Leadership at the Stephen R. Covey Leadership Centre at Huntsman Business SchoolLee Chambers
Founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing, Managing Director at Male Allies UK & Board Member for CMI Women at the Chartered Management InstituteVernā Myers
Founder of The Vernā Myers Company & Former Vice President of Inclusion Strategy at NetflixDarrius Garrett
One of the Original Freedom Writers, Co-Author of New York Times Bestseller 'The Freedom Writers Diary' & Author of 'Diary of a Freedom Writer'Urooj Arshad
Co-Founder of the Muslim Alliance for Sexual & Gender Diversity, Co-Founder of the First-Ever LGBTQ+ Muslim Retreat & Senior LGBTQI+ Advisor at USAIDToju Duke
Founder & CEO of Bedrock AI, Founder of Diverse AI & Former Programme Manager of Responsible AI at GoogleChristabel Nettey
One of Canada's Most Decorated Long Jumpers, Serves on Board of Directors for Athletics CanadaWhy 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!
