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Emma Dabiri

Transform workplace diversity conversations with Emma Dabiri, speaker, historian and bestselling author. Emma works with organisations to explore identity, race and culture, delivering award-winning insights featured on BBC, Channel 4 and in her Times bestselling books.

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Emma Dabiri

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  • Broadcaster and historian focusing on identity and culture
  • Bestselling author of 'Disobedient Bodies' and 'What White People Can Do Next'
  • Award-winning documentary maker exploring race and hair issues
Emma Dabiri is a broadcaster, historian, and bestselling author. Her work explores identity, culture, and race through various mediums, including art and current affairs. Her Channel 4 documentary, Hair Power: Me and My Afro, examines the significance of hair in the black experience and won a Cannes Lion Silver award. She has presented several series, including Britain's Lost Masterpieces for BBC4 and Back in Time for Brixton for BBC2. Emma has participated in debates on Unapologetic, Question Time, and Have I Got News For You. Her latest book, Disobedient Bodies: Reclaim Your Unruly Beauty, offers alternatives to conventional beauty standards. In April 2021, she released What White People Can Do Next: From Allyship to Coalition, quickly becoming a Times and Sunday Times bestseller. This book critiques mainstream discussions on anti-racism and follows her debut work, Don't Touch My Hair, which was an Irish Times Bestseller. Don't Touch My Hair sparked a national conversation about race and hair, influencing changes in school regulations and the British army. Emma is available for keynotes and panel discussions, where she speaks on diversity, history, arts, and culture. To book her for your next event, contact the PepTalk team.

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Why We Recommend Booking Emma

Book Emma Dabiri to inspire your team with her compelling insights on identity, culture, and race. Her engaging storytelling and expertise will spark meaningful conversations, challenge perspectives, and empower your audience to embrace diversity and inclusivity.

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["It was so fantastic having Emma here, contributing her immense wisdom, openness, and honesty.","The session went as well as we could have hoped. Emma was amazing!"]

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Massive thanks to Emma for an amazing session. We're already getting emails that participants have left energised and excited by hearing her speak so brilliantly on coalition-building.

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What topics does Emma Dabiri specialise in?
Emma Dabiri specialises in discussing identity, culture, race and more.
What is Emma Dabiri's speaking style like?
Emma delivers insightful, honest sessions that energise and inspire audiences. Her openness and wisdom foster excitement and engagement, making her talks impactful and memorable for all participants.
Does Emma Dabiri offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Emma Dabiri offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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