Afua Hirsch

Afua Hirsch is a British writer and broadcaster born in 1981. Her career in journalism has included working for The Guardian newspaper, where she developed her expertise in social affairs and education. This expertise was further utilized during her tenure as Social Affairs and Education Editor for Sky News, a position she held from 2014 to 2017. Through her work, Hirsch has established herself as a prominent voice in British literature and media.

Hirsch's literary contributions include the book Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging, published in 2018. While working on this project, she received a Jerwood Award, recognizing her potential and talent as a writer. Her achievements in literature were further acknowledged in 2024 when she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, a prestigious honor that reflects her significant contributions to the field. As a writer and broadcaster, Afua Hirsch continues to engage audiences with her insightful perspectives on identity, race, and belonging.