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.
Want to book Emma Dabiri for your next event?
Email emma.dabiri@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will be in touch within hours to confirm availability and fees.
What topics does Emma Dabiri specialise in?
Emma Dabiri specialises in talking about identity, culture, race and more.
What is Emma Dabiri's speaking style like?
Emma engages audiences with her wisdom and honesty, delivering inspiring sessions that energise participants. Her ability to connect on topics of identity and coalition-building leaves a lasting impression, making her a sought-after speaker. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Emma Dabiri offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Emma Dabiri offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
