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David Olusoga

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Unconscious Bias

Transform organisational diversity through David Olusoga, award-winning historian and public history expert. David equips leaders with historical context for addressing unconscious bias and structural inequalities. OBE recipient, BBC documentary creator, and University of Manchester professor specialising in British black history and inclusive culture development.

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Historian and broadcaster illuminating British Black history
Creator of landmark BBC documentary series
Award-winning author and public history professor

David Olusoga is a historian and broadcaster who illuminates Britain's Black history through award-winning documentaries, books, and academic work. His research brings critical perspectives on slavery, empire, and racial identity to mainstream audiences. As Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester and recipient of an OBE in 2019, David has created landmark BBC series including Black and British: A Forgotten History and A House Through Time. His book Black & British won the prestigious Longman-History Today Trustees Award, while The World's War was named 2015 World War One Book of the Year. David helps organisations confront historical blind spots that shape contemporary challenges around diversity and inclusion. Drawing from his Nigerian heritage and personal experiences with racism in the UK, he provides historical context for modern social issues, enabling institutions to build more inclusive cultures through evidence-based understanding of structural inequalities. Audiences gain practical frameworks for addressing unconscious bias in organisational structures, develop deeper understanding of how historical narratives influence present-day decision-making, and leave with actionable approaches to creating more equitable environments. Book David for insights that transform historical awareness into meaningful organisational change.

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The People History Forgets

In his keynote presentation, David Olusoga challenges attendees to rethink the marginalised history of Black British individuals within the context of British trade and empire. By examining industries like tea and cotton, he highlights the contributions of enslaved Black Americans and Africans, promoting a more interconnected understanding of British history. David delves into various historical periods, from the Napoleonic wars to Tudor times. Attendees will gain insights into the complexities of Black British history and its significance in shaping mainstream narratives.

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David Olusoga, award-winning historian and broadcaster, brings critical perspectives on Britain's Black history that help organisations confront historical blind spots shaping contemporary challenges around diversity and inclusion. Book this OBE recipient and University of Manchester professor to transform your team's historical awareness into meaningful organisational change.

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Thank you, David, it was a privilege to have you and hear your personal story. It was our most anticipated and well-attended event as part of our Black History Month initiative at UBS and for good reason! We have received some great feedback from viewers, many citing it as one of the most insightful and impactful sessions they have watched at UBS. So many left the session having learnt something new about Black British history and gained an understanding of the depth of ideas behind racism in society. We’d love to have you back again!

UBS

David is such a wonderful speaker and of course very professional (which made all of the practical/tech stuff very easy!). We had great engagement as well with over 100 people on the live stream and about 50 more joining to watch on the big screen in our office. Please do pass on our sincere thanks to David for giving up his time for such a compelling, insightful talk.

Deliveroo, Deliveroo

Absolutely excellent. Content was substantive and profound. The fireside chat with David Olusoga was incredible. So, so informative.

KPMG

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