On this episode of The International Book Show, Makonnen Sankofa interviews author Kyle Powell about his bold and provocative new novel, More Black People: Diving into the Dark Side of Diversity and Inclusion.
Set within the slick walls of top advertising agency Inertia, the story follows Jonathan Archer, a reserved Black graphic designer unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight as the company’s new D&I Champion — not out of merit, but as part of a calculated corporate strategy. As Jonathan navigates office politics, a growing romance with the capable Jenna, and a high-stakes political campaign for rising Black MP Calvin James, deeper questions begin to surface: Is this push for diversity genuine, or just another branding exercise?
Meanwhile, members of the far-right group National Britain First plot to sabotage Calvin’s campaign through violent means — culminating in an assassination attempt that could change everything.
In this eye-opening discussion, Kyle Powell explores how performative allyship, corporate ambition, and political extremism collide — and what happens when someone like Jonathan decides to push back.
