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Speaker & BLM activist

Jen Reid

Transform workplace diversity conversations with Jen Reid, speaker and Black Lives Matter activist. Jen works with organisations to address racial inequalities and inspire meaningful change, sharing her powerful "accidental activism" story with clients including MullenLowe Group and the Labour Party.

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Jen Reid, Speaker | Black Lives Matter Activist
Jen Reid

Jen Reid

Bristol, United Kingdom

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£2k–5k

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Jen Reid's biography

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  • Participant in iconic Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol
  • Inspired Marc Quinn's statue A Surge of Power
  • Speaker on structural racial inequalities and activism
Jen catapulted into the spotlight in June 2020 after participating in a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol. A photograph capturing her with her fist raised in the Black Power Salute on the once-empty plinth, where Transatlantic Slave Trader Edward Colston once stood, quickly went viral. Following this, renowned artist Marc Quinn reached out to Jen, inviting her to collaborate on the creation of a black resin statue titled A Surge of Power. Even months later, this groundbreaking event continues to spark discussions and inspire individuals to delve deeper into the long-overlooked issue of structural racial inequalities. Jen has since shared her powerful narrative with TMW Unlimited, MullenLowe Group, Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP, Surrey Docks, and the Labour Party. If you wish to motivate your team with Jen's "accidental activism" story and enhance their understanding of how they can make a difference, engage in further dialogue with Jen.

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A Surge Of Power
Jen Reid is a Black Lives Matter activist who came to fame in 2020. After the statue of slave trader, Edward Colston was pushed into Bristol Harbour during a BLM protest, Jen stood on the empty plinth and made a Black Power salute. This pose was then recreated in the sculpture A Surge of Power. Join the session to hear Jen's inspirational story and the positive impact of her actions that day.

Why we recommend booking Jen

Jen's firsthand experience with "accidental activism" and her pivotal role in a moment that captured global attention offers unique insights into the power of individual action in driving societal change. By booking Jen, your team will gain a deeper understanding of structural racial inequalities and be inspired to reflect on how they can contribute to meaningful change. Her story is not just motivational but a call to action, encouraging everyone to recognize their potential impact in the world.

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Email jen.reid@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Jen's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Jen Reid's speaking style like?
Jen Reid delivers a first-person narrative account of her participation in the 2020 Bristol Black Lives Matter protest, tracing the sequence of events from the toppling of the Edward Colston statue to her collaboration with artist Marc Quinn on the statue A Surge of Power, and connecting that personal experience to the broader structural context of racial inequality.
What topics does Jen Reid specialise in?
Jen Reid speaks on Black Lives Matter activism, structural racial inequality, and the power of accidental activism. She rose to international prominence in 2020 when a photograph of her raising her fist on the empty Bristol plinth, formerly occupied by the statue of slave trader Edward Colston, went viral and directly inspired artist Marc Quinn to create the black resin sculpture A Surge of Power.
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