Educational Consultant, author and member of the House of Lords
Lord Tony Sewell CBE is an internationally respected educator, author, commentator, and member of the House of Lords whose work has shaped national conversations on education, race, and social mobility. Born in Brixton and now living between London and Jamaica, he founded the pioneering STEM charity Generating Genius, helping hundreds of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds progress into careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. He has served on the Youth Justice Board, chaired the London Education Inquiry for the Mayor of London, and was appointed Chair of the UK Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities in 2020. A prolific writer and broadcaster, he is the author of several influential books on education, identity, and Black British history, including Black Masculinities and Schooling and Keep on Moving: The Windrush Legacy. He is also a regular media commentator, appearing across BBC and Sky News programmes, and writes frequently for national newspapers and magazines. His latest book, Black Success: The Surprising Truth, explores culture, aspiration, and achievement in modern Britain.