Kehinde Andrews Books

The New Age of Empire destroys the self-congratulatory myth that the West was founded on the three great revolutions of science, industry and politics. Instead, genocide, slavery and colonialism are the key foundation stones upon which the West was built, and we are still living under this system today- America is now at the helm, perpetuating global inequality through business, government, and institutions like the UN, the IMF, the World Bank and the WTO. The West is rich because the Rest is poor. Capitalism is racism. The Enlightenment, which underlies every part of our foundational philosophy today, was and is profoundly racist. A work of essential clarity, The New Age of Empire is a groundbreaking new account of our place in our profoundly corrupt global system.

In "The Psychosis of Whiteness," Kehinde Andrews explores the absurdities of a society grappling with racism, where delusions about race persist. With wit and insight, he highlights the mental health struggles faced by Black and brown individuals in a world that often ignores its racist history. This book serves as a guide to understanding and confronting these issues.

Malcolm X is a titanic figure in political history, but he is also one of the most misunderstood. So much of what we know about his life and politics is from books, films and documentaries that are all guilty of peddling the Malcolm myth for their own nefarious interests. Forever known as the violent Yang to Martin Luther King's Yin, in the years since his death he has been co-opted into the American project, punished by his enemies for his radicalism, and marginalised by decades of governments, academics and activists. But here, for the first time, Malcolm is rediscovered. On the centenary of his birthday, in a world shaken by decades of injustice and racism, Malcolm's political mission is more urgent than ever. In Nobody Can Give You Freedom, Kehinde Andrews reveals his real revolutionary programme. Malcolm's activism was his philosophy, and paying attention to it reveals the true cultural icon - who, if he were alive today, would tell us to pick up the mantle, and overturn this wicked system for good.

The book chronicles the history of Black America from the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in 1526 to the election of Vice President Kamala Harris in 2020. It combines powerful photographs with a narrative that highlights significant joys, struggles, and milestones throughout this 500-year journey, offering a poignant exploration of the African American experience.

Exploring the deep roots of Black radical politics, this book traces its evolution from the resistance against slavery and colonialism to contemporary movements. It highlights influential figures like Marcus Garvey, Angela Davis, and the Black Panthers, connecting their struggles to the ongoing fight for justice exemplified by today's Black Lives Matter activists. Through this historical lens, it reveals the enduring legacy and significance of Black political activism.