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.
Noreen Khan
TV Host, Stand-Up Comedian, Former BBC Asian Network Presenter & Ambassador of King Charles' The British Asian TrustPrince Manvendra Singh Gohil
The First Openly Gay Royal in India, Co-Founder & Chairperson of Lakshya Trust & Founder of the Ekta Transglobal FoundationMichael Omoniyi
Founder & CEO of The Common Sense Network, Founder & Director of Our God Given MissionSonya Barlow
Founder & Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at LMF Network, Host of The Sonya Barlow Show, Presenter of BBC Asian Network's The Everyday Hustle & Professional Mentor at Bayes Business SchoolMunroe Bergdorf
First transgender model in the UK to be signed by L’Oréal & UK Champion for UN WomenJaz Ampaw-Farr
Co-Founder of Be Human First Ltd, 3x Winner of Speaker of the Year & Author of Because of You, This is MeDr Radhika Vohra
NHS General Practitioner, Menopause Doctor for Dorking Healthcare & Medical Trustee of The Menopause CharityDionne Simpson
Head of Faith Partnerships at Faithful Global & Co-Founder of Deaf Business Academy CICKimberley Wilson
Chartered Psychologist, Founder of Monumental Health & Finalist on The Great British Bake OffWhy 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!
