Michael Bankole

Dec 5, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Michael Bankole

Kemi Badenoch has become the first Black leader of a UK-wide political party. But her ascent is unlikely to translate into meaningful gains for Black Britons. Badenoch’s record suggests she is uninterested in tackling the systemic barriers that hold back so many Black people in Britain. Instead, she actively champions the very structures that maintain racial inequality in the name of Britain’s supposed meritocracy.

Dec 5, 2024 | theconversation.com | Michael Bankole

Kemi Badenoch has become the first Black leader of a UK-wide political party. But her ascent is unlikely to translate into meaningful gains for Black Britons. Badenoch’s record suggests she is uninterested in tackling the systemic barriers that hold back so many Black people in Britain. Instead, she actively champions the very structures that maintain racial inequality in the name of Britain’s supposed meritocracy.

Mar 13, 2024 | lbc.co.uk | EJ Ward |Michael Bankole

Language matters and Hester's comments could cause serious harm so we cannot simply 'move on' Rishi Language matters and Hester's comments could cause serious harm so we cannot simply 'move on' Rishi. Picture: LBC/Alamy Dr Mike Bankole is a lecturer at Holloway who researches on race, racism, and political representation. By Dr Michael Bankole @DrMikeBankoleI would be lying if I said I was shocked when reports of Frank Hester’s vile comments about Diane Abbott emerged.

Dec 22, 2023 | theconversation.com | Tim Bale |Amelia Hadfield |Les Johnson |Martin Farr |Michael Bankole |Paula Keaveney | +1 more

With a general election on the horizon in 2024, this holiday season is a good time to curl up with a book that explains the state of British politics and society today. We asked politics experts for their recommendations. Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying To Me? by Rob BurleyDon’t let the colourful title put you off.

Jul 13, 2023 | theconversation.com | Michael Bankole