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.
Source: South Asian Heritage Month
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.
Vandana Shiva
Founder of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, Founder of Navdanya & Founder of Bija Vidyapeeth, Hailed By Time Magazine as an 'Environmental Hero'Vishen Lakhiani
Founder & CEO of Mindvalley, Author of New York Times Bestseller, The Code of the Extraordinary Mind & Number One Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller, The Buddha & the BadassProf. Binna Kandola
Co-Founder of Pearn Kandola LLP, Held National Advisory Roles on the UK Government's National Employment Panel & Chair of its Minority Ethnic GroupJameela Jamil
Host of I Weigh Podcast, Starred as Tahani in NBC's The Good Place & Titania in Marvel's She-Hulk: Attorney at Law & First Solo Female to Host BBC Radio 1's The Official ChartValerie Jarrett
Former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama & CEO of The Obama FoundationShivani Uberoi
Head of Women in Leadership at Sky & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ExpertIsma Almas
Popular Stand Up Comedian & Winner of the First Laugh at the Sheffield Comedy FestivalNisha Katona MBE
Founder & CEO of Mowgli Street Food, Author of The Spice Tree & Meat-Free Mowgli, First Alumna Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores UniversityPragya Agarwal
Visiting Professor of Social Inequality & Injustice at Loughborough University & Author of "Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias"Why 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.
Source: Race Equality Matters
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.
Source: South Asian Heritage Month
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!
