More Black People – Kyle Powell

Diving into the dark side of Diversity and Inclusion where altruistic initiatives have ulterior motives.

Jonathan Archer is a shy graphic designer working at prestigious advertising agency, Inertia. The Executive Committee, alongside Managing Director Deborah Tate, have realised that capitalising on issues of diversity and race could be a fast-track solution to turning around the company’s fading fortunes. Deborah appoints Jonathan, one of the company’s few Black employees, as D&I Champion; with more qualified romantic interest, Jenna, subsequently providing a guiding light. The Inertia team are later hired to support Calvin James, a Black MP, with his carefully curated electoral run.

Meanwhile, Dale and Andy members of right-wing group, National Britain First, have been tasked with a series of attacks to aggravate racial tensions, de-railing Calvin’s campaign run. Their last chance is an attempt to assassinate our rising MP, as Dale’s moral compass starts to shift.

Jonathan grows in his new role, and with new-found confidence begins to challenge the company’s true goals.

Will Jonathan achieve real change as D&I Champion?

Will Dale and Andy complete their mission?

Will Deborah learn the true value of D&I?

Read the first chapter here.

Kyle Powell

Kyle Powell is a born and raised Londoner, whose passion for writing began at a young age. Kyle enjoys writing about philosophy, love, justice and life from both non-fiction and fiction angles and is keen to write about issues that impact the Black community, particularly from the perspective of the Diaspora. 

Kyle has spent time working as a mentor with secondary school students, before becoming project leader. During his time as a mentor, he worked to help increase leadership qualities, lateral thinking for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. He has also worked in, and led, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) teams at two large pharmaceutical companies. Kyle’s work in the healthcare D&I space included addressing clinical trial underrepresentation, health equity, increasing psychological safety, and improving knowledge and understanding around racial disparities and experiences.

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