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Angel Arutura is a Belfast-based activist, international speaker, and content creator whose work spans social justice, climate justice, creativity, and wellness. Since emerging as a prominent voice for racial equity in Northern Ireland during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, she has utilized storytelling and creative expression to empower audiences worldwide to drive positive societal change.

An advocate for creativity and self-expression, Angel encourages using these tools to deepen connections with oneself, others, and the world. This commitment shapes her approach to public speaking, writing, and collaborations with major brands and organizations.

Her influence has been recognized through honours like the Irish Times’ “50 Young People to Watch,” GUAP’s Blacklist 30 Under 30, and Belfast Telegraph NI’s 30 Under 30.

Angel has delivered impactful keynotes and panels at events like Advertising Week Europe and Cannes Lions Festival, inspiring global audiences on themes of racial equity, selflove, and promoting wellness as integral to sustainable activism, all driven by her vision of a more inclusive and just world.

photo credit: Tolu Ogunware