Celebrate Black History Month with Women in PR and Genelle Aldred, author of ‘Communicate for Change’
About this event
To celebrate Black History Month Women in PR is excited to announce that Genelle Aldred, currently Director of Communications, at The Pipeline will be joining us for lunch to talk about Communicating for Change. As a broadcaster and former journalist who has worked for the BBC, ITV and ITN, Genelle is motivated by ethical storytelling and the role of communication in creating a more just world. Her newly published book Communicate for Change has been called a ‘huge step forward’ and ‘a fresh perspective’ for justice conversations.Genelle is a media commentator and also an ambassador for the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, SANDS. She holds an MA in Broadcast Journalism.
Communicate for Change
How good are you at disagreeing, and are you ready for better conversations around challenging topics? Those are the questions she’s asking to help every person challenge their own biases and blind spots – because we all have them – and they can prevent us from having better conversations that bring about solutions for a fairer world. This lunch is based around Communicate for Change, a book for anyone interested in the conversations about class, gender and racial equity that have been happening in the UK and around the world, and anyone wanting to play their part in bringing it about.Genelle will focus on how challenging these conversations can be and what we can do to join in with confidence to look for solutions. We’ll hear about:
- How we can break through the singular narratives that drive behaviour and conversation
- How media often magnifies our biases and blind spots
- Reflects on how to be a better ally; in a way that is not just performative but creates meaningful, effective and lasting change
Thought-provoking and stimulating, we will consider how we can take that next step from learning and talking about anti-racism and unconscious bias, to putting it into practice and actively shaping an environment in which justice can thrive.Please join us on Thursday 21st October, at The Allbright, Mayfair to hear Genelle’s inspiring story, enjoy a fantastic lunch and network with senior women across the industry.
Details
Time: 12.30-15.30
£45.00 for members and £55.00 for non-members – price includes a three course lunch and drinks
