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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C C: £10k-£15k Hayley Mulenda Record is a keynote speaker, best-selling author and change agent specialising in authentic leadership, mental health advocacy, and intergenerational engagement. Recognised as one of the top 25 Black entrepreneurs to watch in 2024, she has shared her insights on stages from Wembley Arena to Microsoft's headquarters, working with organisations including Google MENA, Meta, JP Morgan, and Unilever.
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.
C C: £10k-£15k Karen Blackett CBE, UK President of WPP, has spent over 30 years leading at the highest level, managing $2 billion in revenue and 13,000 people across WPP's second largest market. A former MediaCom EMEA Chief Operating Officer and non-executive director for Diageo, she specialises in brand reinvention, operational excellence and organisational transformation.
D D: £5k-£10k Karl Lokko is the Founder and Chairman of Black Seed, a venture capitalist and speaker using lived experience to drive inclusive investment and champion underestimated talent.
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.
B B: £15k- £25k Mental health advocate and World, Commonwealth, European medals and Double Olympic Gold winner Dame Kelly Holmes is one of Britain’s most recognisable and admired athletes.
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.
A A: £25k and over Munya Chawawa is a British-Zimbabwean satirist, best known for his hilarious social media sketches (1.3m followers) and regular appearances on primetime television shows such as The Last Leg (Channel 4), Bamous (BBC One), Don't Hate the Players (ITV2) and Dating No Filter (Sky One).
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
C C: £10k-£15k Former professional boxer and winner of the first ever Olympic Women's Boxing Gold Medal, Nicola Adams OBE is Great Britain’s most successful female boxer of all time.
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.
D D: £5k-£10k Actor, writer, director and broadcaster, Reggie Yates is a versatile talent, continually cropping up on our TV screens. Hosting The Voice, Top of the Pops and many of his own documentaries.
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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.
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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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