In this episode of The Black Sherpa Podcast, I am thrilled to host the incredible Jeffrey Boakye – ex-teacher turned prolific writer, speaker, broadcaster, and educator. Join us as Jeffrey shares epic stories, from his journey from being a certified "waste man" to leading educational reform and breaking open the conversation about race and racism.
Our guest, Jeffrey Boakye, brings a wealth of experience as a former English teacher for 15 years and now a Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Manchester’s Institute for Education. He dives into issues surrounding race, masculinity, education, and popular culture.
Key Highlights:
- From Waste Man to Educational Leader: Jeffrey opens up about his transformative journey, evolving from being labelled a certified "waste man" by one of his students to a leader in educational reform. Discover the pivotal moments that propelled him to his highest point of service to the world.
- Breaking Open Conversations on Race: As a writer and speaker, Jeffrey discusses the importance of breaking open the conversation about race and racism. Gain insights into his impactful work in this critical area.
- A New Take on Dirty Dancing:Get ready for a surprising twist as Jeffrey shares a whole new perspective on the film Dirty Dancing. Uncover layers you never knew existed in this classic.
Books by Jeffrey Boakye:
- Hold Tight: Black Masculinity, Millennials and the Meaning of Grime
- Black Listed: Black British Culture Explored
- What is Masculinity? Why Does it Matter? And Other Big Questions (co-authored)
- Musical Truth: A Musical Journey through Modern Black Britain (winner of the Quiz Writers’ Choice Secondary Non–Fiction Award and Winner of UKLA Information Books 3-14+)
- I Heard What You Said
- Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer
Additional Highlights:
- Jeffrey's popular Substack newsletter - Are You Sitting Comfortably?
- Co-host of BBC Radio 4’s double award-winning Add to Playlist.
- Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of Leicester in January 2023.
Join us for an enriching conversation that explores the intersections of race, education, and culture with the remarkable Jeffrey Boakye. Subscribe, share, and let’s continue breaking boundaries together!
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