Kehinde Andrews

Kehinde Andrews is a notable academic associated with Birmingham City University (BCU), where his field of Black Studies has recently become a subject of significant controversy. BCU has faced widespread condemnation for its decision to close both its undergraduate and MA courses in Black Studies, with the MA program being axed just months after its launch. This move has drawn international criticism, with over 100 academics, writers, and activists signing an open letter urging the university to reconsider. Leading US civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw has drawn parallels between BCU's actions and the broader "attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion" in the United States, warning of the "dangerous parallel." The closures have sparked concerns about the erasure of Black Studies as an academic discipline. Andrews's work and the fate of these programs highlight ongoing debates about the value and place of Black Studies in higher education.