Kasaun Eric Henry

Public Intellectual & Motivational Speaker

 

Kasaun Henry is a public intellectual and motivational speaker, from Harlem, New York. He is also an award-winning composer, music theorist, and international music producer and was the captain of two national chess championship teams in 1991 and 1998. As a motivational speaker, Kasaun uses chess, music, and philosophy to develop positive mindsets, increase human potential and education. He has lectured at public schools, colleges, and corporations covering areas such as education, history, philosophy, religion and music. Kasaun hosts the “PoliticalSoulFood Podcast,” on which he discusses politics, education and history in an accessible and passionate conversation for the youth and the general public. In short, he is a dedicated educator, writer, philosopher and lecturer of social thought and an advocate for enlightened humanity.

Kasaun has three Masters degrees and is completing his doctoral studies. He has a Master's in History and Culture (Drew University), Master of Letters, concentration in Philosophy (Faulkner University) and a Master's in Music Theory (University of Michigan). Presently, Kasaun is completing his Ph.D. in History & Culture at Drew University's History & Culture program. His academic interests are the American Dream, democratic theory and practice, human rights, and theories of secularization.

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