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 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.
C C: £10k-£15k René is one of the world’s leading business gurus specialising in leadership, culture and transformation.
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.
B B: £15k- £25k Tim Campbell is a passionate and recognised advocate of inclusion
C C: £10k-£15k Timothy Armoo is a pioneering influencer marketing entrepreneur who founded Fanbytes and has spoken extensively on engaging Gen Z, the evolving media landscape, and building a future-proof, multi-generational workforce.
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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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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