Nadine White

Nadine White is a trailblazing journalist and filmmaker, celebrated for her role as Britain’s first Race Correspondent at The Independent. With more than a decade of experience in the media industry, she has built a career uncovering hidden stories, amplifying marginalised voices and shaping national debate. Among her many achievements, her award-winning documentary ‘Barrel Children: The Families Windrush Left Behind’ cemented her reputation as one of the UK’s most important contemporary storytellers. Named a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, Nadine has been recognised for her fearless journalism and her ability to spark meaningful conversations that influence policy and public opinion.

Nadine’s path into journalism was shaped by her early contributions to cultural and youth-focused outlets, including Live Magazine, where she developed her editorial voice. She went on to become Editor in Chief at Vision Newspaper UK & Canada and a Reporter at The Voice, Britain’s leading Black newspaper. During this period, she built relationships with community leaders and campaigners while covering stories that reflected the lived experiences of Black Britons. Alongside her journalism, Nadine studied for a BA in English at the University of London; she also earned a LAMDA certification in Public Speaking.

Over the years, Nadine’s career has been marked by a series of groundbreaking achievements. At HuffPost UK, she gained recognition for her agenda-setting coverage of Covid-19 health disparities, bringing national attention to inequalities in healthcare. In 2021, she made history as the first Race Correspondent at The Independent, where she launched the title’s first newsletter dedicated to stories affecting marginalised communities, achieving a 300% surge in subscribers. She went on to found Brixton Heights, a multimedia cultural production company, where she produced Barrel Children, which won the Menelik Shabazz Legacy Award at the Windrush Caribbean Film Festival. Nadine has been honoured at theBritish Journalism Awards, the Amnesty International Media Awards, and became the first Black reporter shortlisted for the Paul Foot Award, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most influential voices in British journalism.

Today, Nadine is sought after as a keynote speaker for her ability to combine hard-hitting journalism with powerful storytelling. She speaks on topics including race, identity, social justice, cultural heritage and the role of the media, helping audiences understand the structural inequalities shaping society while inspiring them to take action. For organisations seeking an authoritative voice on diversity and inclusion, Nadine brings both clarity and impact, leaving audiences better informed and motivated to drive change.