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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E E: £2k-£5k Henry Bonsu is a British African broadcaster and media consultant and regular panellist and reviewer on UK News on BBC, Sky & Times Radio
A A: £25k and over John Amaechi OBE is an organisational psychologist, Chartered Scientist, New York Times best-selling author, CEO of leadership consultancy APS, and was the first Brit to play in the NBA. John partners with organisations to help leaders deliver on the promise of authentic, transformational leadership.
E E: £2k-£5k An award-winning TV and radio presenter, Juliette Foster has enjoyed a high-flying career presenting flagship programmes at some of Britain's biggest broadcasters including Sky News and the BBC. Juliette has been formally recognised by the banking giant HSBC and The European Federation of Black Women Business Owners.
C C: £10k-£15k An inspirational figure and well-known TV personality, June Sarpong OBE has become part of TV history.
D D: £5k-£10k Kanya King CBE is an internationally recognised entrepreneur and innovator in the music industry. Kanya speaks on subjects from entrepreneurship to adversity.
D D: £5k-£10k Business leader and champion of diversity, Karen Blackett OBE has a proven track record in creating vibrant cultures, energising teams and consistently delivering business growth and success.
E E: £2k-£5k Dr Kehinde Andrews is Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University whose research focuses on resistance racism, racism and movements for social change. He advised a number of corporations on equality and diversity issues. Kehinde is founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity; editor-in-chief of Make it Plain.
E E: £2k-£5k Olympic & Paralympic athletics coach Keith Antoine’s focus is on performance improvement, of individuals and teams. He was a personal coach Paralympic gold and silver medalists in London 2012 and Rio 2016.
E E: £2k-£5k Kwame uses his undeniable charisma and on stage presence to play against audience’s expectations, which makes his comedy fresh, intelligent and most importantly funny.
E E: £2k-£5k Lewis has written about social issues for The Economist, The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph and The Independent and is a TEDx talk speaker. He is also the author of Words that Win and founded the Fair Education Alliance, a national advocacy coalition of almost 100 non-profits and businesses.
E E: £2k-£5k Writer, broadcaster and Founder of gal-dem, Liv's journalist, radio and TV work has won her various accolates.
E E: £2k-£5k Maggie Alphonsi, celebrated international women’s rugby player and media professional, has become a trailblazing figure in sports and diversity, achieving significant milestones in both her athletic and post-retirement careers.
A A: £25k and over Dr Makaziwe Mandela has worked for a number of academic institutions in South Africa and abroad. She is on the boards on a number of companies and is the Chairperson of the House of Mandela as well as the director of the House of Mandela Foundation.
D D: £5k-£10k Meg Zeenat Wamithi is a global mental health leader and consultant and founder of My Mind Matters Too, a youth- led mental health research and development company to support those suffering from mental health issues. In 2019, Meg was recognised as one of the most inspiring black students in the UK and received the Diana Award.
E E: £2k-£5k Michael Fuller QPM is a trailblazing former Chief Constable whose powerful story of leadership, resilience, and inclusion continues to inspire change across sectors.
D D: £5k-£10k Naomi Schiff is a Rwandan-Belgian female racing driver and television presenter. After winning a multitude of races in various global series, competing in the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring, and Le Mans, Naomi was selected to compete in the W series championship. Today she works with Sky Sports F1 as a presenter and analyst alongside the rest of the team, as well as other media engagements in the motorsport world.
E E: £2k-£5k Naomi Sesay is diversity and inclusion expert who is highly-regarded as an inspiring and thought-provoking speaker who will challenge audiences to create a truly diverse workforce
E E: £2k-£5k Nicolas Hamilton is a keynote speaker with the prime example of ‘you can do anything if you put your mind to it’.
C C: £10k-£15k Oona King is the Diversity Director at YouTube.
C C: £10k-£15k Reni Eddo-Lodge is a London-based, award-winning journalist. She has written for the New York Times, the Voice, Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Independent, Stylist, Inside Housing, the Pool, Dazed and Confused, and the New Humanist.
D D: £5k-£10k Pushing the boundaries of poetry and literature, Sophia delivers powerful messages on topics ranging from mental health and diversity to the key issue of the day.
E E: £2k-£5k Responsible for the successful food launch, The Black Farmer® label, Wilfred is a classic entrepreneur with an “anything is possible” attitude.
D D: £5k-£10k Yassmin Abdel-Magied is an engineer, author, broadcaster, and award-winning social advocate. Her powerful TED talk, “What Does My Headscarf Mean to You” has more than 2.5 million views and was selected as one of TED’s top 10 ideas.
C C: £10k-£15k Named as one of the top ‘100 Women to Watch’ within Cranfield School of Management’s annual Female FTSE 100 Board Report, Yetunde Hofmann is recognised as one of the UK’s leading leadership and culture change management experts.
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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 serves as a reminder of the extensive impact that black individuals have had in shaping our world. Therefore, hiring a diversity speaker will help you to gain valuable insights and also help to break any unconscious biases.
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.
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