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David Olusoga OBE
David Olusoga OBE | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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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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 |
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About David Olusoga OBE

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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What topics does David Olusoga specialise in?  

David Olusoga specialises in discussing Britain’s Black history, slavery, racial identity and more.

What is David Olusoga's speaking style like?  

David delivers compelling, insightful talks that engage audiences and spark meaningful conversations. His presentations are well-researched, impactful, and educational, offering profound perspectives on Black British history and societal challenges.

Does David Olusoga offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, David Olusoga offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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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 |
Absolutely excellent. Content was substantive and profound. The fireside chat with David Olusoga was incredible. So, so informative. | | KPMG |
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I have nothing but positive feedback for David! The roundtable went really well, and the lecture was sensational. David had clearly done his research after our briefing call, and included some facts that I wasn’t even aware of around Lloyd’s. | | Lloyds of London |
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 |
On behalf of everyone at Rothesay I wanted to extend our thanks for your participation in our Black History Month event on Tuesday. The feedback from colleagues has been overwhelmingly positive. I was truly impressed by your depth of knowledge, your skill in educating us and articulating the challenges that we can encounter. Your presentation sparked some meaningful conversations among our team. As you know, this was the first Black History Month event at the company so presentation was an important step towards understanding and celebrating Black History. I am grateful for the awareness and understanding you've brought to our workplace. | | Rothesay |
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 |
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