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Kevin Powell

Kevin Powell

Kevin Powell is a writer, educator, and political activist. He is the author of eight books, including the essay collections Who’s Gonna Take The Weight? Manhood, Race, and Power in America and Someday We’ll All Be Free, and the poetry volume, No Sleep Till Brooklyn. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Newsweek, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Ebony, Esquire, Essence, and Vibe, where he served as a senior writer, interviewing and profiling, among many others, Colin Powell, and the late Tupac Shakur. He has been a part of numerous think tanks, studies, seminars, symposiums created with the purpose of discussing the challenges Black... Read full bio

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Now Public, April 30, 2012
...Ellen Gregory, and her escape from the bright lights of Hollywood and a harrowing encounter with a stalker. Kevin Powell - Former MTV Real World star turned congressional candidate turned bestselling political author publishes his 11th book, “Barack...
Zimbio, February 28, 2012
...21st century. Legendary feminist Gloria Steinem asserts that "as a charismatic speaker, leader, and a very good writer, Kevin Powell has the courage...to be fully human, and this will bring the deepest revolution of all." Of Kevin Powell the writer asha...
Mac Design Pro, February 7, 2012
...NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kevin Powell , one of the most prolific and best-known writers of his generation, will self-publish his 11th book on Monday, February 13, 2012. Powell's book is entitled Barack Obama, Ronald...
Mail Online UK, December 2, 2011
...to the class, said the course has practical value for students interested in business. But others have concerns. Kevin Powell, who writes about hip-hop and has run unsuccessfully for Congress in Brooklyn, said any discussion of Jay-Z should account for...
Huffington Post, October 3, 2011
...in our lives or not." This blog also appears in the October 2011 issue of Ebony magazine Kevin Powell is an activist and public speaker based in Brooklyn, New York. A nationally acclaimed writer, Kevin is also the author or editor of 10 books. His 11th,...
Rock River Times, June 15, 2011
...Contact Mark Hunter at (815) 720-4268 to make a reservation. The keynote speaker is author, essayist and activist Kevin Powell. Powell is also a writer, public speaker and businessman. In 2010, he was a Democratic candidate for Congress in Brooklyn,...
Collider.com, March 1, 2012
...Lyte, Talib Kweli, Common, Jamal Ahmad, Anthony David, Ray Murray, Andre 300, N’dea Davenport, Algebra, Leronda Williams, Kevin Powell, Loose Ends, Bilal, Dionne Farris, Van Hunt, Eric Roberson, Donnie, Lady Alma, Bone Crusher, Sticman of Dead Prez, DJ...
DothanEagle.com, February 29, 2012
...single and two RBIs, while Dustin Alred had two hits and Jordan Smith had a single. For Samson, Kevin Powell and Chris Reid each singled. Houston County 10, Abbeville 3: Patrick Carter struck out eight in getting the win. Hunter Stewart had two doubles...
Huffington Post, February 28, 2012
...I went to hear a dear friend, writer, and activist Kevin Powell speak to a sexual assault group at Stanford University this week. We have known each other since we shared a panel at the United Nations. Kevin is one of...
Zimbio, February 28, 2012
...21st century. Legendary feminist Gloria Steinem asserts that "as a charismatic speaker, leader, and a very good writer, Kevin Powell has the courage...to be fully human, and this will bring the deepest revolution of all." Of Kevin Powell the writer asha...
Live 5 WCSC, February 25, 2012
...tour include: Holly Robinson Peete, actress, author and activist; Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Oakland, Calif.; Scottish Rite Center Kevin Powell, political activist and author of "Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, and The Ghost of Dr. King"; Wednesday, Feb. 8 in...
Louisville.com, February 25, 2012
...shows that highlight great African - American performers such as Ray Charles, Little Richard, Lionel Richie, Muddy Waters. Kevin Powell, nationally renowned activist, speaker, and entrepreneur, will also be making a special appearance. Closing the event...
WCAX TV3, February 25, 2012
...tour include: Holly Robinson Peete, actress, author and activist; Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Oakland, Calif.; Scottish Rite Center Kevin Powell, political activist and author of "Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, and The Ghost of Dr. King"; Wednesday, Feb. 8 in...