Why we need to find common ground to save democracy

TEDxLondon — October 2022

‘I believe in you, just as you are,’ begins Professor Keith Magee in this talk on society, polarisation and democracy. With warmth, welcome and humour, Keith shares why he believes despite our differences, it's possible for all of us to find common ground.

GiveBLACK: Valuing the Black philanthropic pound

UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, June 2022

The final talk in the Cultural Justice Lecture Series 2022 explored ‘Valuing the Black Pound: Patterns and Motivations for British Black Giving’.

The lecture was presented by Keith Magee in conversation by Patricia Hamzahee, philanthropist, impact investor and co-founder of GiveBLACK.

The Digital Revolution: How to come out of the "Black Digital Hole"

UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, May 2022

The second event in the Cultural Justice Lecture Series, presented by Keith Magee in conversation with Ijeoma Okoli, a finance, securities, and regulatory lawyer. This talk examined approaches and strategies to ensure equal access into the digital sector for Black talent, addressing issues from education and training opportunities to entrepreneurship to understanding cryptocurrency.

Black Wealth Creation: How can Black British wealth creation help the overall British economy?

UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, May 2022

From both an economic and cultural justice standpoint, the creation of Black British wealth is vital for us all. This lecture considerS the conclusions of the recently published ‘Inequality Risk: The Black British Wealth Creation Report’, presented by Professor Keith Magee in conversation by Gavin Lewis, BlackRock UK, Managing Director.

‘Imagine a World' with Social Justice

TEDxNewcastleUniversity, April 2021

Reverend Professor Keith Magee, recently appointed Professor of Social Justice at Newcastle University, shared his vision for a better world. Hosted by students, the virtual event attracted 300 online delegates from 20 nations and was themed ‘Imagine a World’.

“I imagine a world where we take global issues to a global citizen’s assembly,” the American social justice scholar said. “We are all in it together. Being a citizen means we need to be engaged in every level of society. That is how we find common ground.”

The Red Card Panel: "We need honest and brave conversations to make change"

Show Racism the Red Card, August 2020

Director of America's Social Justice Institute, Dr. Keith Magee joins SRtRC's Josh Kelly, Shaka Hislop, Tosca Fairchild and Ged Grebby to discuss how to mobilise Black Lives Matter into more than a hashtag, but into a vehicle for systemic change.

Black Lives Matter: Our Collective Humanity

Newcastle University, July 2020

Prompted by the worldwide protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, students and staff at Newcastle University gathered to discuss crucial issues of racial justice in our society and the ways in which we embrace our collective humanity to achieve transformative change. The session was opened with a talk from Reverend Professor Keith Magee on de-constructing Race past, present, and future.

Faith in Change

U.S. Embassy London, February 2018

In honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Embassy London hosted Reverend Dr. Keith Magee to explore the role of faith in the Civil Rights Movement. From pulpits and sacred spaces, Black church leaders helped galvanize and mobilize the march towards equality and social justice for African Americans. Their struggle was joined by leaders of many other faiths – all united in the view that God’s creation suffered no stratification.