Event: Black Inclusion Week 12th to 18th May 2025
Black Inclusion Week 2025
From 12th-18th May 2025, the UK once again came together to mark Black Inclusion Week, a national movement dedicated to amplifying Black voices, challenging inequities, and celebrating collective progress. This year’s theme, “Every Voice, Standing United,” was a powerful call to action for individuals, organisations, and communities to unite in building a truly inclusive society-one where every person is heard, valued, and empowered.
Throughout the week, attendees engaged in a dynamic programme of keynotes, panels, workshops and cultural events.
Key Highlights
The official launch took place on Monday 12th May at the House of Commons, marking a symbolic and significant beginning to the week’s events. One of the standout sessions was the panel, “Beyond The Ceiling – Breaking Barriers to Access Traditional Professions,” featuring a powerhouse group of speakers: Bridget Tatham, Chris Lawrence, Gerald Palmer, Aggie Yemurai Mutuma FRSA, and Denise Myers.
The keynote address delivered by Professor Patrick Vernon OBE.
The conversations underscored the vital importance of inclusivity, not just as a value, but as a daily practice. Creating genuine pathways for Black professionals to enter and thrive in traditional sectors requires more than good intentions; it demands active mentoring, visible allyship, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
About Black Inclusion Week
Now in its fifth year, Black Inclusion Week continues to be a transformative movement, not just an event. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and reignite our collective responsibility to dismantle systemic barriers and celebrate Black brilliance in all its forms. Whether you’re just starting your inclusion journey or deepening your commitment, there’s space for you here.
Why Black Inclusion Week Matters
Inclusion is more than representation, it’s about access, opportunity, and transformation. As we heard throughout Black Inclusion Week 2025, change happens when mentors share their journeys, when leaders challenge inequity, and when organisations go beyond performative gestures to embed real, lasting impact.
This year reminded us that allyship must be visible, support must be structural, and that Black excellence deserves not just celebration, but investment.
If you missed this year’s events, it’s not too late to get involved. Head over to Black Inclusion Week to watch highlights, explore resources, and register for future sessions.
