Founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity, The First Professor of Black Studies in the UK & Co-Chair of The Black Studies Association

Kehinde Andrews is a leading academic, writer and activist, recognised as the UK’s first Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University. He established the first Black Studies programme in Europe and directs the Centre for Critical Social Research, where his work challenges systemic racism and explores the global realities of inequality. Kehinde is also the founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity and co-chair of the Black Studies Association. As a speaker, he is renowned for delivering bold, insightful and thought-provoking perspectives on race, identity and justice.

Kehinde has built an extraordinary academic career centred on the study of race, resistance and inequality. At Birmingham City University, he developed Europe’s first Black Studies degree programme, ensuring that the subject gained a dedicated space within higher education. He also directs the Centre for Critical Social Research, which advances work exploring the structures of racism and inequality in society. His leadership extends beyond academia as co-chair of the Black Studies Association and founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity, reflecting his commitment to activism as well as scholarship.

Kehinde’s expertise has made him a regular voice in national and international media, contributing to outlets such as The Guardian, The Independent, CNN and the Washington Post. His ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity has led to appearances on BBC Newsnight and ITV’s Good Morning Britain, where he provides compelling commentary on race and identity. Through this blend of research, teaching and public advocacy, Kehinde has become a leading figure shaping conversations on justice and equality across the UK and beyond.

Kehinde is the author of several influential books that explore race, history and power. His latest publications include ‘The Psychosis of Whiteness‘ and ‘Black America’, both released in 2023, and ‘The New Age of Empire’, published in 2021, which examines how racism and capitalism remain intertwined within global institutions. Earlier books include Back to Black and Resisting Racism, each offering critical insight into Black radical thought and education. Alongside his books, Kehinde contributes regularly to leading media platforms such as BBC News, Channel 4, ITV and Sky News, ensuring his ideas reach both academic and mainstream audiences.

Why Hire Kehinde Andrews?

Audiences book Kehinde because he combines academic expertise with fearless activism, delivering talks that challenge and inspire in equal measure. As the architect of Europe’s first Black Studies programme, he has shaped a new generation of scholarship while also making complex issues accessible to wider audiences. His published work has sparked global debate and cemented his reputation as a leading thinker on race, inequality and power.

Beyond writing and teaching, he leads organisations such as the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity and the Black Studies Association, amplifying voices often excluded from mainstream discussions. As a speaker, Kehinde is bold, thought-provoking and unapologetically honest, leaving audiences better equipped to understand and act on issues of race and social justice.

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