Verene A. Shepherd

Verene A. Shepherd

historian Jamaica

Verene A. Shepherd is a prominent historian and professor of social history at the University of the West Indies, Mona. She is widely recognized for her work on issues related to human rights, migration, and the historical experiences of Caribbean people. As chair of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Shepherd advocates for restorative justice and equality for the Caribbean community. Her scholarship often addresses the legacies of colonialism and the ongoing impacts of the Windrush Scandal, making her a vital voice in discussions about race, identity, and heritage in the context of British-Caribbean relations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,588
Power
13$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 2,961,167 2,588 $15,000 13$
Totals 1 2,961,167 2,588 $15,000 13$
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Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: Professor Verene A. Shepherd will deliver the annual Windrush Day Lecture hosted by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage in Leicester. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Professor Shepherd to deliver Windrush Day lecture | News