Kasaun Eric Henry
Public Intellectual & Motivational Speaker
Dr. Kasaun Henry is a public intellectual, motivational speaker, award-winning filmmaker, composer, music theorist, and international music producer from Harlem, New York. His rich history as an intellectual, an artist, and a philosopher are deeply influenced by his upbringing in Harlem. He was the captain of the historic chess team the Raging Rooks and led two national championship teams in 1991 and 1998.
Kasaun is a dedicated educator, writer, philosopher and lecturer of social thought and an advocate for enlightened humanity. He uses his experiences and vast knowledge base to inspire possibilities and provide motivation in his community and the general public. He has taught and given lectures at private and public schools of all age levels, community and renowned colleges (Hudson County Community College, The University of Michigan, Bloomfield College), corporations, churches, and community centers. His wide-ranging interests as a speaker cover 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. He also transformed his PoliticalSoulFood work into a film series that captures the issues and realities of Black life in Harlem through his production company, Harlemwood Studios.
Kasaun holds a Ph.D. in History & Culture from Drew University, 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, his academic interests are Black intellectual history, history of human rights, and theories of secularization.
Kasaun is a dedicated educator, writer, philosopher and lecturer of social thought and an advocate for enlightened humanity. He uses his experiences and vast knowledge base to inspire possibilities and provide motivation in his community and the general public. He has taught and given lectures at private and public schools of all age levels, community and renowned colleges (Hudson County Community College, The University of Michigan, Bloomfield College), corporations, churches, and community centers. His wide-ranging interests as a speaker cover 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. He also transformed his PoliticalSoulFood work into a film series that captures the issues and realities of Black life in Harlem through his production company, Harlemwood Studios.
Kasaun holds a Ph.D. in History & Culture from Drew University, 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, his academic interests are Black intellectual history, history of human rights, and theories of secularization.
