Black History Month Speakers
We are eagerly looking forward to celebrating Black History Month, a time to reflect on the achievements and contributions of Black individuals and movements that have shaped society. This year's theme, "Standing Firm in Power and Pride", is a tribute to the resilience, strength and commitment individuals show to the Black community across the globe.
Our Black History Month speakers embody the power of change and the importance of collaboration. By sharing their journeys and insights, they offer a unique opportunity to reflect on the leadership qualities that drive transformation—both on the world stage and within your organisation.
We're really passionate about Black History at Speakers Corner, we truly understand how much impact a brilliant speaker can have on your business - get in touch with us to find the perfect Black History Month guest speaker for your event!
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Akala
"Inspirational, thought provoking, and easy to listen to!"
Anne-Marie Imafidon
"Anne-Marie was inspirational, a fantastic speaker, confident, thought provoking, clearly very intelligent and switched on."
Rene Carayol
"Very personal and engaging."
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E E: £2k-£5k Abadesi Osunsade is the Founder and CEO of Hustle Crew, VP of global community and belonging at Brandwatch, Co-Host of the Techish podcast (Top 20 Tech podcast on Apple Podcasts) and is also an esteemed author. Drawing from her own experiences in the workplace, Abadesi is on a mission to help businesses, especially in the tech industry, become more inclusive.
B B: £15k- £25k Ade Adepitan MBE is a British TV presenter and wheelchair basketball player. He presented Channel 4's coverage of the London 2012 Paralympics.
E E: £2k-£5k Afua Hagan is one of the leading voices on diversity in Britain
C C: £10k-£15k Afua Hirsch is a journalist and presenter at Sky News
B B: £15k- £25k Social entrepreneur, BAFTA and MOBO award-winning hip-hop artist Akala engages young audiences worldwide with his words, business acumen, and a passion for performance.
B B: £15k- £25k As a futurist and specialist in innovation, Angela consults many organisations, supporting them with their transition towards more desirable, sustainable futures.
E E: £2k-£5k Anita Asante is a Former England Player and Professional Footballer who shares her passion for leadership, diversity and equality, understanding pressure, the psychology of winning, transferring skills, pressure management, working in a male environment and challenging perceptions.
D D: £5k-£10k Founder of Stemettes, Anne-Marie Imafidon has always been interested in business, maths and technology. A true advocate of women in STEM industries, Anne-Marie is a fascinating keynote speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Ayo Sokale is a pioneering Chartered Civil Engineer, presenter, entrepreneur, and advocate for sustainability and self-development, inspiring change through engineering, tech innovation, and coaching.
D D: £5k-£10k Director, filmmaker, writer and stylist, Basma Khalifa, is a Sudanese multidisciplinary creative exploring the cultures, heritage, and sectors moulding our future society.
D D: £5k-£10k The Apprentice 2014 finalist, Bianca Miller-Cole is the founder of The Be Group (Be Styled UK, Be Employed UK & Be Branded UK).
POA POA: Contact Us Bozoma “Boz” Saint John has earned a formidable reputation as a trailblazing brand and marketing executive and genuine change-agent who is the current Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix.
D D: £5k-£10k Caroline Flanagan is an inspirational keynote speaker, transformational coach, author and creator of the Imposter Speech. She hosts the Caroline Flanagan Podcast for high achievers. Caroline also works with global organisations to increase the number of women and people of colour in leadership.
D D: £5k-£10k Charlotte Pearson, a mental health advocate and model, leads impactful initiatives supporting neurodiversity and parent-carers of children with special needs, while her modelling work promotes inclusivity and collaboration with diverse brands.
D D: £5k-£10k Chidera Eggerue, also known as 'The Slumflower', is an award-winning blogger and author with a fast-growing audience of over 100,000 across social media.
E E: £2k-£5k Former professional footballer and Mind ambassador.
D D: £5k-£10k Harvard educated David Lammy is the Member of Parliament for Tottenham and the Shadow Justice Secretary who is one of the leading agenda setters in the fields of social activism, diversity and multi-culturalism.
D D: £5k-£10k David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, broadcaster and film-maker.
C C: £10k-£15k Olympic gold winner and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Denise Lewis OBE is a TV pundit and corporate host of the highest calibre.
D D: £5k-£10k Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent is a World Cup-winning former England international cricketer and the first black woman to play for the national side.
D D: £5k-£10k Emma Dabiri is on the broadcasting stars of the present and the future. Emma is a broadcaster, social historian and writer presented Britain's Lost Masterpieces on BBC and Virtually History on YouTube
C C: £10k-£15k Eniola Aluko is an accomplished footballer, lawyer, media personality and best-selling author.
E E: £2k-£5k Florence Adepoju is an entrepreneur, trailblazer and founder of MDMflow, a lipstick brand inspired by the glamour infused within hip-hop music and street culture. With a passion for STEM subjects, Flow is dedicated to driving female participation within STEM and promoting diversity within the beauty industry.
POA POA: Contact Us Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi is an internationally-recognized astrophysicist, science TV personality, and global education advocate who has had a long, distinguished career in academia and scientific research.
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Every October, the UK comes together to celebrate Black History Month. Celebrating the achievements and contributions of people of black heritage, remembering the past and focusing on the future, this year’s theme of “Standing Firm in Power and Pride” is a tribute to resilience, strength and unwavering commitment to progress that defines the Black community across the globe.
October marks the beginning of Black History Month in the UK. The overarching theme of this year is "Celebrating our Sisters" to celebrate the efforts of black women in shaping history.
Black History Month is a landmark period for us at Speakers Corner. We believe history provides context for the present, and we are fortunate enough to work with many speakers that go beyond stories of racism and slavery to highlight black achievement. Our latest virtual speaker showcase took place on 8th September and we were thrilled to see a large audience turnout to listen to our incredible speakers.
Discover 10 keynote speakers for black history month who can help business leaders transform the workplace on the path to creating the diverse and inclusive workplaces of tomorrow.
Companies that champion and promote diversity, in every sense of the word, within their organisation reap very real rewards from their efforts. The benefits include enhanced business performance, reputational strength, a more innovative and collaborative culture, and the ability to attract talent.
Advice & FAQs about Black History Month Speakers
A speaker can help bring fresh perspective, insight and meaningful conversation to your Black History Month event. Whether the focus is leadership, culture, history, innovation or lived experience, the right speaker can help audiences engage more deeply with the themes of the month and create conversations that resonate long after the event itself.
Black History Month speakers cover a wide range of topics depending on their expertise and experiences. These may include leadership, business, culture, identity, innovation, history, social change, storytelling, sport, media, inclusion and personal resilience. Many speakers also explore how these themes connect to workplace culture, leadership and organisational development.
Not at all.
While Black History Month provides an important opportunity to spotlight these conversations, many of the themes explored by speakers, including leadership, identity, innovation, resilience and workplace culture, remain relevant throughout the year. Many organisations continue these discussions beyond October as part of broader conversations around culture, inclusion and leadership.
Yes. Most speakers tailor their content to reflect the audience, objectives and themes of the event. The level of customisation can vary depending on the speaker and the format of the session, but briefing conversations help ensure the speaker understands the context of your organisation and the outcomes you would like the event to achieve.
Absolutely!
Our team will take time to understand your audience, objectives and the themes you would like to explore before recommending speakers who are a strong fit for your event. We consider factors such as speaking style, subject expertise and audience relevance to help ensure the session feels engaging, meaningful and aligned with your organisation.
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