Black History Month Panel | Oxford Union

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What does it mean to be Black and British in the modern world? In this Black History Month panel, we hope to explore the role of the Black British community in the foremost industries such as education, entertainment, and business. Black Britons contribute so much to popular culture, vernacular language and the British economy, but how does this appreciation manifest in the professional sphere? How best can we value the lived experiences of Black people in managerial roles, on our screens and in business? Some have argued that in the effort to promote a display of diversity, key players across a range of industries have fallen into mere tokenism rather than meaningful inclusivity. Do successful Black Britons feel like trailblazers in their own right, taking charge of their narrative and setting precedents for others, or agents in a neo-colonial act of ‘White saviourism’? How can Black Britons become ubiquitous, appreciated and wholly welcome in all aspects of professional life?

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