Bankole Thompson Biography

Bankole Thompson has earned recognition as a journalist and author and thought leader who dedicates himself to racial and economic justice. The PuLSE Institute has Bankole Thompson as its Editor-in-Chief to lead its anti-poverty think tank based in Detroit which focuses on systemic inequality and social equity initiatives. The Detroit News employs Thompson as an opinion columnist who writes bi-weekly articles about politics and cultural topics as well as socioeconomic matters.

Through his book Fiery Conscience Thompson shares his decades of advocacy work for marginalized communities while providing readers with leadership strategies for real impact. The book received recognition from Forbes and the Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York houses it as a major collection of global Black experiences.

The Rainbow PUSH Coalition presented Thompson with their "Let Freedom Ring Journalism Award" in 2018 through Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. The University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library maintains his work as a testament to his important role in Detroit and Michigan's historical development.

Thompson delivers speeches to various groups including students and legal professionals and corporate leaders to make them face racial injustice and work for systemic transformation. His compelling speeches together with his analytical insights motivate people across America to take action while sparking important national dialogues.

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