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Dr. Lez Henry at the Reggae University, Rototom Reggae Sunsplash # 16 in Osoppo Italy, 7th July 2009.click here

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Brother Paliani discussing Rastafari and the post-colonial struggles in Malawi click here

Bro Mohamad Yassine on Zimbabwe and conflict resolution in Afrika click here

Dr. Lez and Sister Trish Adudu...click here

Dr. Lez on BBC News 24 speaking on youth crime... click here

Dr. Lez speaking on GOAL Models...click here

Dr Lez Video on HEAD-DECAY-SHUN...click here

Dr. Lez Video on the Abolition of Chattel Slavery...click here

People With Voices - Dr Lez on Bro Michael Jackson...click here

Southwark Black parents Forum...Click here

Dr Lez Myspace...Click here

NIEC Stop Blaming the Children...click here


Family Health Isis... Click Here

Book Tour Whiteness Made Simple - Stepping into the grey zone. Dr. William (LEZ) Henry

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What the deejay said: online reviews
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Dr Henry draws on his experience as popular dancehall deejay Lezlee Lyrix...Click here

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Reflections on the Black History Season, by Dr William Lez Henry...Click here

AH-FREE- KA: Combating Whiteness in the Black Imagination: Empowering and uplifting the black psyche... Click here

 

TESTIMONIALS

Testimony: 16 January 2009
Dr Henry has been working alongside Haringey Youth Service delivering both workshops for young people and training for Youth Professionals for over 5 years. More recently, Dr Henry has been involved in training our staff and professionals from across London via our regional training programme in the area of Youth Gangs.

The response to these sessions have been phenomenal, Dr Henrys vast array of knowledge both theoretical and in real life practice/experiences has been well received by the delegates who have attended his sessions over the past 18months. Dr Henry enabled the delegates to discuss and explore the factors and consequences of Youth Crime in a manner than enabled people to feel free to outline their own fears; concerns and passions on the subject matter.

The range of Youth Professionals have included Police Officers; Youth Workers; YOT Workers; Learning Mentors; Housing Officers to name a few. Dr Henry was able to address the audience in an equally relevant manner despite the different engagement and delivery styles of each professional ethos. He created a friendly yet thought provoking environment giving the learner an enjoyable learning experience.

Within Haringey, all of the Youth Service staff have undertaken this training course and the impact on delivery has led to a better understanding of both the factors behind the behaviour of young people involved in gangs and this has led to a more solution focused approach when working with them.

Seema Chandwani - Deputy Head of Youth Service
The Children and Young People's Service
Haringey Youth Service

TESTIMONIAL FOR NU BEYOND SEMINAR ON GUNS, GANGS AND FAMILY.

Dr Henry conducted seminars with each of my tutor groups regarding guns, gangs and family in June 2007.

The seminars were designed to challenge the perceptions of the students and to enable them to critically analyse recent events in London.

Dr Henry had a very calm, authoritative manner with the students and had no problem managing the behaviour of the students. Students developed a rapport with him very quickly and were keen to discuss the issues he raised with them. They were inspired by him and many related to him due to his cultural background.

Dr Henry is pro education and highlights its necessity in today’s society if you are to achieve success. Students were encouraged to study to at least degree level.

Students comments included:

“ He made me think about what a gang is and if I really was part of one. He made me realise that I need to do well in school and not to hang around with the wrong crowd.”

“He made me realise that I need at least a degree if I am to succeed and get a good car and a house.”

“He made me think about carrying a weapon for protection and how it may be used against me or that a knife might soon become a gun.”

“He made me realise that there are good and bad people, not good and bad black people and that they are not the only ones doing bad things, even if that’s all we seem to hear and read about.”

“I enjoyed watching his video and realising that he was important to our community and spoke up for us.”


I would have no hesitation in asking Dr Henry to come back to the school and conduct further sessions with the students on a variety of issues. He is a positive role model for young people and I am very pleased my students were able to benefit from him.

Amanda Morrell
Head of Year 8
Blackheath Bluecoat School

 

Barnardo's

LONDON, EAST ANGLIA & SOUTHERN ENGLAND GIVING CHILDREN BACK THEIR FUTURE
In 2004 the Barnardos Kusadiki Service received training entitled 'Working with Diversity' from Dr William (Lez) Henry of Nu Beyond Ltd Learning by Choice who had been recommended to the service by other Managers within the organisation, Barnardos. He constructed the training to meet our specific requirements and delivered the programme himself.

I found Dr. Henry's style and approach to the subject matter to be informative and facilitative to the learning needs of-the mixed staff team of Kusadiki. The staff, having undergone the training, were of a similar view that he was able to meet their individual learning needs using a variety of training methods from power point - group work, including tasks and handouts.

I would be more than happy to utilise the training services again in the future and recommend the company to other interested parties/agencies.

Angelina Muhammad - Children's Services Manager

 


In spring 2005, Dr William Henry was invited by Octavia Housing and Care to deliver Diversity training in three 90-minute sessions to our tenant forum, the Tenant Steering Group (TSG).

The TSG is a particularly challenging group, consisting mainly of white, middle-aged males and females who have had limited in-depth exposure to the wider communities within which they reside. The group has struggled over the past 4 years not only to recruit members reflecting the diversity of tenants housed by Octavia but, more worryingly, has repeatedly failed to retain the involvement of those they have recruited.

Dr Henry's work with the TSG was held in closed session to enable the fullest participation and discussion without the involvement of Octavia officers. Feedback taken immediately on conclusion of each session was extremely positive, with the Chair and others describing the sessions as "excellent!".

It is fair to say that Dr Henry's completely unique approach to the subject area and his individual style of training, significantly aided the involvement, discussion and understanding of the group. As a consequence, members of the TSG involved in staging the May 2005 Tenant Conference, invited Dr Henry to deliver 2 workshops on Diversity, both of which were very well received.. I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Henry to work with any group or organisation, interested in genuinely learning about Diversity and other sociological issues. His authenticity has been a breath of fresh air!

Cecil Richards - Community Development and Tenant Involvement Manager


WALWORTH SCHOOL


Lez (Dr. Henry) initially became involved with students from Walworth School when they visited Goldsmiths University in the spring term of 2002. Lez and a colleague organised mini lectures and a seminar for 25 of our Year 11 students. The key themes were stereotyping, the media and youth culture.

Lez was immediately able to engage the students using a range of resources, including extracts from newspapers, OHP and video. Although Lez is used to working with undergraduates, it was obvious that he had carefully selected materials and pitched his presentation at an appropriate level for our students. During discussion, he encouraged participation and questioning. Many of the students continued to talk to Lez about the issues raised in the lecture and discussion, in the refectory during the lunch hour.

Lez also came into school during the summer term to lead an after school session with a group of year 9 students who had been targeted in a project to raise achievement among ethnic minority pupils. Again the session was enjoyable, challenging and stimulating. His input supports our school's efforts to broaden our young people's horizons and challenge their thinking.
We will certainly continue to draw on Lez's expertise and involve him with
"target groups” and projects running at the school.

Ms Angelina Adams
(Assistant Headteacher)

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