Black Inclusion Week
Black Inclusion Week

The UK’s Black Inclusion Week takes place next week from 8-14 May 2023.

The five-day event, which launched two years ago, is an opportunity to come together to create a society that is fair and inclusive for everyone. It is an opportunity to celebrate, spotlight and amplify Black people across the UK and across all walks of life. 

Themed #TogetherInAction, the organisers have arranged an action-packed week of varied and insightful events, with engaging speakers and thought-provoking discussion topics. Key speakers this year include:

  • Sir Trevor Phillips
  • David McQueen
  • Aggie Mutuma
  • Sope Agbelusi
  • Zee Botchway
  • Fraser Longden
  • John Amaechi OBE
  • Albert Adeyemi
  • Johnoi Joseph
  • Cheryl Carty
  • Habee Hamilton
  • Rebecca Berry
  • Chris Armstrong
  • Mamta Saha
  • Bernadette Thompson
  • Bridget Tatham
  • Sarah Brooks Pearce
  • Nnaemeka Obiozor

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