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.
L’myah Sherae
Founder of Enact Equality & the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Race Equality in EducationPoppy Okotcha
Horticulturist, Regenerative Grower & Author of A Wilder Way: How Gardens Grow UsDr Anita Mitra
Subspecialty Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Known as the Gynae Geek on Social MediaChanté Joseph
Founder of Bristol is The New Black & Host of The Guardian's Pop Culture PodcastBodé Aboderin
Social Media Influencer, Host of IGTV Series, 'Papa Don't Preach' & Co-Host of 'Pillow Talk' PodcastMeera Bhogal
Menopause Educator & Activist, Founder of Meera's Made from Scratch & Oak Lee Montessori SchoolAndre Norman
Recognised as the No.1 Prison Success Story in the World & 'The Ambassador of Hope', Founder of the Academy of Hope & Second Chance UniversityDr Adolph Brown
Founder of Doc Brown Global, Founder of the Doc & Friends Speakers' Bureau & Principal at Brown Commercial Capital & Commercial Real Estate HoldingsHerman Stewart
Founder & CEO of Every Child Needs a Mentor, Host of Finding Your Path Podcast & AuthorShezad Nawab
Founder of ICE Ventures, Deaf Business Services Ltd & Global Synergy Group, Co-Founder of FabsolutionsWhy 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!
