Kehinde Andrews is a professor of Black Studies at the Birmingham City University, which happens to be the first programme of its kind in Europe. He is an activist and uses his platform to advocate for black rights. Kehinde can be booked as a speaker at a range of corporate events and is known for his thought-provoking and stimulating speeches.
An author and regular on national television programmes, Kehinde’s views about race and the issues faced by the Black community definitely makes people want to hear more from him. In 2013 he published his first book Resisting Racism: Race, Inequality and the Black Supplementary School Movement that delved into the effects of race and the manifestation of inequality in the English school system. This book serves as a great resource for anybody who wants to learn more about how we can overcome racism in the education system.
In addition to teaching about the civil rights issue in UK, the Windrush Scandal amongst other things in his Black Studies programme, at the Birmingham City University Kehinde holds the position of Director of Centre for Critical Social Research. Not to mention he is also the Founder of Harambee Organisation of Black Unity and co-chair of Black Studies Association. His new book The New Age of Empire suggests that capitalism and racism go hand in hand in the west especially in renowned institutions like the UN, IMF and the World Bank. In his capacity as a historian, Kehinde makes sure to use his platform to fuel black activism in the UK.
A preferred choice to speak about issues regarding race on TV programmes like BBC’s Newsnight and ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Kehinde is an excellent speaker. His knowledge and passion come through in his speeches and he is capable of engaging a large audience. If you are looking for a seasoned speaker who can discuss issues regarding race, look no further than Kehinde Andrews.
