At Great British Speakers, we’re proud to be working alongside the most sensational line-up of inspirational black speakers from a variety of cultural backgrounds and industries – all deeply motivational and passionate about BAME, cultural and workplace concerns. Our Black History Month motivational speakers are here to help businesses and event organisers support and educate their employees and/or audiences on these crucial matters.

By incorporating Equality, Inclusion and Diversity into their team building, training and workplace events,  we can learn to provide a better, more inclusive community for all.

Why is Black History Month Important?

Black History Month first came to prominence in the UK in the 1980s, with the first organised events taking place in London in 1987.  The movement, which happens here in the UK every October, was first proposed by Black scholars in the US, looking for ways to challenge racism and celebrate black culture and the lives of black people who have done remarkable things around the world.

Despite this revolutionary movement and the rise of equality and diversity awareness, racism is still present in our everyday lives. This was no more evident than in 2020 when we witnessed the world come together in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in the United States.

The demonstrations of solidarity that followed sparked what became to be known as the #BlackLivesMatter movement, a worldwide movement for equality and justice again racial discrimination.

As a result of Black Lives Matter, Black History Month (BHM) 2021, was significant and yet in the months that followed, England players at Euro 2020 also became victims of racial abuse online, demonstrating that there is still a long way to go for racial equality.  Black History Month continues to grow in strength each year and is an important reminder of equality and solidarity for the BAME community.

To book any of our Black History Month Speakers, get in touch with the team at Great British Speakers today!

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