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ALMOST BRITISH Revisted "...I was saddened to read about the differential treatment of a senior Black manager in the Prison Service...Even when we suffer great loss, the fight continues...I think Olivea’s voice needs to be heard. She had to change her name to Nairobi Thompson – just to be heard!" Baroness Lawrence of Claredon See Event Details... Dr Karl George MBE. Thought Leader, International Speaker and author of the RACE "Almost British – Revisited is one of those books that draws you in at the very beginning and compels you to read to the end. I couldn’t put it down...this is essential reading for anyone who needs to understand institutional systems of oppression in the workplace." Nadine White UK’s first Race Correspondent "One of the most important books to be written this century" Arthur Torrington CBE Director, Windrush Foundation "Almost British – Revisited has shown us how racism works with little hindrance in our institutions, and how it still harms and destroys lives...This book should be on every reading list for community advocates, and in every library." Writing An avid writer, Nairobi has produced several publications covering matters close to her heart. Below are her most popular creations including Bayonets, Mangoes And Beads - an academically endorsed book (available NOW from Amazon) Bayonets, Mangoes and Beads African diasporic voices of WWI and WWII Bayonets, Mangoes and Beads is a unique, academic collection of work heralding the untold stories of Commonwealth soldiers from Africa and the Caribbean. Get it from Amazon Remembered In Memoriam An anthology of African & Caribbean experiences WWI & WWII Collated and edited by Dr Jak Beula and Nairobi Thompson. Available at http://acmemorial.org/ and http://nubianjak.org/ Journey of Love Chapbook A memoir of poems that take you through a roller-coaster of emotion about the journey of love Available at Nairobi's events or request a copy via contact form After Windrush Chapbook A collection of poems reflecting African Caribbean people in Britain Available at Nairobi's events or request a copy via contact form

About Nairobi A writer, poet and learning and development specialist, Nairobi is a versatile communicator and facilitator with a rare ability to challenge and entertain professional and artistic audiences. When asked to describe herself and what she does Nairobi often quotes Chaka Khan’s classic ‘I’m Every Woman – It’s All in Me!’ Refusing to be typecast as just a poet or a trainer she says she simply likes to write, share and help others. With over 30 years of experience as a learning and development specialist Nairobi’s craft began with management and training design for senior leadership, mentoring and coaching. She is an Institute of Leadership and Management Qualified Executive Coach and Mentor, with a Masters degree in training and performance management . Nairobi also specialises in psychosocial (or personal) coaching as an integral part of leadership, business and career coaching for people who may have experienced disadvantage within their organisations, to build their confidence and enhance self-esteem. Alongside this, her sound Equalities background has also seen her work on national government projects to improve underrepresentation of groups with protected characteristics. Inspired by her professional and personal life experiences Nairobi further developed her craft to include: writing, poetry, event hosting and film making WRITER A published academic and creative writer, Nairobi has produced several publications - most notably her academically endorsed book 'Bayonets, Mangoes And Beads' representing the lost African and Diasporic voices of WWI and WWII through poetry. A prolific writer, Nairobi has also written a series of 5 original shows entitled 'An Evening with Nairobi...' where she explores various themes using different styles of poetry and performs these herself. Currently, she holds the following positions: BBC Regional Poet , Poet in Residence for The Windrush Foundation , and Poet in Residence for The Equiano Society . POET Nairobi is a dynamic poet performing different styles of poetry from traditional rhyme to colourful blank verse in patois. She has had the privilege of writing and performing moving pieces for Baroness Doreen Lawrence , Carmen Munroe MBE , Lord Ouseley , Baroness Howells , and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. She has featured as a poet in the documentary film ‘Looking for Love’ by award winning film director and producer, Menelik Shabazz.  Nairobi also worked with award winning film-maker and director Souleyman Garcia to produce 3 short films showcasing her poetry. WORKSHOP FACILITATOR Additionally, as an academic, and a learning and development specialist, Nairobi has over 30 years of developing and delivering the following: UK and International Senior Leadership programmes Anti-racist resources Mental health and wellbeing initiatives Trauma Informed Practice.

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