Patrick Vernon

Social Commentator, Made Pioneer Of The Nation For Cultural History By The Queen

  • Made Pioneer Of The Nation For Cultural History By The Queen in 2003
  • Fellow of Royal Historical Society, Clore and Winston Churchill Fellow & a Fellow at Imperial War Museum
  • Honoured with an OBE in 2012
  • Founder of 100 Great Black Britons & Co-Author of the Book
  • Founder of Every Generation Media
  • Campaigner for National Windrush Day
  • Named by British Vogue as one of Britain’s Top 20 Campaigners
  • Named on the Powerlist of 100 Influential Black Britons

Discover Patrick Vernon’s biography of published work below.

100 Great Black Britons
100 Great Black Britons

When Patrick Vernon is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Public Health
Race Equality
Equality & Diversity
Activism & Campaigning
Mental Health
Windrush
Cultural & Migration History
Black British History
Family Genealogy

Social commentator, Patrick Vernon is a prominent campaigner for equality and educator on Black British history, particularly championing the rights of the Windrush generation. A voice for ethnic minority communities in the UK, Patrick has been honoured by the Queen with an OBE for his contributions to tackling inequalities and is a respected expert with more than 20 years of experience in his field. Whether he is discussing mental health and the public health sector or heritage and the importance of cultural history, Patrick captivates his audiences with his extensive knowledge and passion.

As the Founder of 100 Great Black Britons and Every Generation Media, Patrick is bringing heritage and family history to the forefront and celebrating the past of Black Britons in the present through educational programmes and resources. Additionally, he holds several fellow positions, including being a Fellow of Royal Historical Society, Clore and Winston Churchill Fellow and a Fellow at Imperial War Museum, roles which allow him to further his platform as an authoritative expert. For his influential work, Patrick was made a Pioneer of the Nation for Cultural History by the Queen in 2003.

One of the most prevalent campaigners for the rights of the Windrush generation, Patrick has passionately advocated for over a decade for National Windrush Day and launched the Windrush Justice Fund for those affected by the scandal. He currently works as an independent advisor on equality and diversity for the council and expands on such topics as a popular speaker. From the Chair of Westminster Race Equality Partnership to a member of NHS England Equality Diversity Council, Patrick has and continues to dedicate his career to championing inclusion. He has been recognised by British Vogue as one of Britain’s Top 20 Campaigners and on the Powerlist of 100 Influential Black Britons.

At speaking engagements, Patrick draws on his personal and professional experiences relating to race and diversity. Supported by decades of senior public roles and educational positions, Patrick offers transformative talks that leave a lasting impact on corporate audiences and individuals.

In November 2023 we sat down virtually with Patrick Vernon and discussed his views on how businesses can work towards tackling discrimination in the workplace and better recognise important events such as Black History Month, and much more. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Patrick Vernon.

Official Testimonials

Patrick Vernon is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Please extend our thanks to Patrick- it was a really insightful and inspirational session. We look forward to collaborating with him again in the future!”

Nina, Associate Director, Regulatory & Public Policy, Ernst & Young 

“Patrick Vernon is a social commentator and campaigner and has been at the forefront of several high-profile campaigns on cultural heritage and social justice in the UK over the last decade. He has used experience in senior management in the voluntary and public sector plus his passion for cultural history to develop new models of thinking around transformation changes in service development, equalities, innovative thinking for social change. He is a trained life coach and mediator where his experience and knowledge has been used for leadership development and public speaking from grassroots organisations to public and private bodies”

Anonymous

“The session went great! Please express my thanks to Patrick and thank you for all your help in setting this up!”

Carissa, JP Morgan

“Yes, Patrick was brilliant. The session was really engaging/impactful. Thank you for all your help in arranging.”

Guy, Corporate Responsibility Executive, HFW

To enquire about Patrick Vernon for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@diversity-inclusion-speakers.com or call a booking agent on 0203 9816 297.