South Asian Heritage Month
UK’s South Asian community stands are nearly 4.5 million people strong – making up the largest ethnic minority community in the country. South Asian minority groups include Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankans, Nepalese, Bhutanese and Maldivians predominantly.
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The South Asian community makes up an integral part of the UK workforce, and therefore any leading business today must learn how to embrace diversity & inclusion in the workplace.
One of the best ways to do this is to hire an inspirational South Asian keynote speaker to address your organisation.
Dr Anita Mitra
Subspecialty Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Known as the Gynae Geek on Social MediaMeera Bhogal
Menopause Educator & Activist, Founder of Meera's Made from Scratch & Oak Lee Montessori SchoolShezad Nawab
Founder of ICE Ventures, Deaf Business Services Ltd & Global Synergy Group, Co-Founder of FabsolutionsMr Fabulous
Founder of LIFEinPINK Music Show, Ambassador for The King's Trust & Pink Ribbon Foundation, Regularly Features on BBC Asian Network & Former BBC One All Together Now JudgeNina Goswami
Head of Inclusion UK at Clifford Chance, Former Creative Diversity Leader at the BBC, Led the BBC's 50:50 ProjectVandana Sharma
Former Major in the Indian Army, Head of People at SuperGaming, Adjunct Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Kashipur & Founder of StartupPeopleConsultingMohsin Zaidi
Executive at Hakluyt, Former Judicial Assistant at the UK Supreme Court, Former Barrister at 6KBW & His Memoir, "A Dutiful Boy" Won the Polari First Book PrizeSaira Khan
Runner-Up on The Apprentice, Owner of SairaSkin & Former Panellist on ITV's Loose WomenRaheela Mahomed
Journalist, Broadcaster for Deutsche Welle & Former Senior Producer at Al JazeeraAdil Ray
Presenter on ITV’s Good Morning Britain & Creator, Writer & Star of Citizen KhanAnj Handa
Founder of Inspiring Women Changemakers & Forbes Diversity & Inclusion TrailblazerWhy Do We Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM)?
SAHM encourages reflection, education, and celebration of the diverse heritage and traditions that have shaped our communities and workplaces, fostering understanding, inclusivity, and appreciation for the significance of South Asian history and its lasting impact.
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When is South Asian Heritage Month?
South Asian Heritage Month is celebrated every year from 18th July to 17th August.
This is to honour key historical dates: the Indian Independence Act on 18th July 1947 and the Radcliffe Line’s publication on 17th August 1947. The dates highlight British influence on South Asia and coincide with the region’s monsoon month, symbolising renewal.
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Why Should You Hire a South Asian Heritage Month Speaker?
Our incredible roster of South Asian speakers includes prominent figures such as Harnaam Kaur & Asif Sadiq, who are known to speak about South Asian representation in the workplace and country as a whole.
Best placed to celebrate, educate & commemorate South Asian Heritage, our speakers will be an excellent addition to your SAHM celebration. Contact The BAME Speaker Agency & hire a speaker today!
