BHM 2024

We are thrilled to be hosting a special Black History Month event on 17th October 2024 at the Barbican Centre.

Our fantastic event will feature some fantastic guest speakers and will include engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and drinks. 

Date: Thursday 17th October 2024

Time: from 12.30pm

Venue: The Barbican Centre, Level 4 - Frobisher Crescent, Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS

Event host: Gabrielle Austen Browne, Founder - Diversity Alliance

Keynote speakers: 

• Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, CEO & CoFounder of UK Black Pride
• Lorraine Copes, Social Entrepreneur and Founder & CEO - Be Inclusive Hospitality

Guest speakers & panellists: :

• Natalia Nicholson, Diversity & Inclusion Activist, Entrepreneur & Ecommerce Owner - Women in Digital Business
• Denise Allen, People Director - Benugo, Portico & Searcys.
• Alicia Richardson, Founder & Podcast Host - Black Create Connect
• Gabrielle Austen Browne, Founder - Diversity Alliance
• Dominique Activille, Finance Director - KERB
• Afiya Howe, HR Business Partner - Biffa
• Sting Khumalo, Director of HR - The Biltmore Mayfair Hotel 
• Aqsa Ahmed, EDI Business Partner - Barbican

They will share their insights, stories, and perspectives on the significance of Black history and culture and their profound impact on our society

Topics of talks and panels:

• Diversity, equity and inclusion and how to keep the goodwill going
• Investing in hope
• Embracing a workforce that is ready to speak up
• Putting into practice years of theories
• "Seeing the Intersection"
• Leadership and ethnic backgrounds
• Navigating spaces being a woman
• Understanding cultural differences
• Actions and initiatives
• Intersectionality
• Modern day slavery
• “You are important” initiative
• Link to menopause month: raising awareness

Prepare to be enlightened and empowered by their words.

Connect with fellow attendees during our networking sessions, forging meaningful connections and fostering a sense of community. This event will give you the opportunity to exchange ideas, experiences, and aspirations while building bridges that go beyond any boundaries.

As the event draws to a close, unwind and mingle over drinks, savouring the moments of camaraderie and reflection. We will toast to the past, present, and future of Black excellence, unity, and progress.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event that celebrates the enduring legacy and contributions of Black individuals and communities. 

Save the date and join us for an unforgettable experience at The Barbican Centre London.

This is a guest list only event; for more information, you can contact our Events Coordinator Elouise O'Connell: elouise@corecruitment.com 

Together, let's honour, educate, and celebrate Black History Month!