262: True White Allies with Aisha Suleiman

Jul 28, 2024

Aisha Suleiman is Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for IPG Mediabrands EMEA region, overseeing 21 diverse markets. As a founding member of Amazon UK’s Black Employee Resource Group (BEN), she championed change while serving as Chair. In 2022, Aisha launched True White Allies, a groundbreaking film project spotlighting historical White anti-racists from the 1700s onward, inspiring greater allyship and action. Together, we unpack:

• How she chose 8 historical figures that showcase white allyship
• Why these stories are hidden as a way to keep other allies quiet
• How to make the workplace more accessible and a part of your job, rather than a separate function

Follow Aisha at https://www.theinclusiveculture.com/ and find Julie at https://www.nextpivotpoint.com/