Kevin Powell is an American writer, activist, and television personality. He is the author of 14 books, including
The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy's Journey into Manhood and
When We Free the World published in 2020. Powell was a senior writer during the founding years of
Vibe magazine from 1992 to 1996. Powell's activism has focused on ending poverty, advocating for social justice and counteracting violence against women and girls through local, national and international initiatives. He was a Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Brooklyn, New York, in 2008 and 2010.