You will have met Dr Anton Lewis for his Telling Stories session on 7th November 2024!
Dr Anton Lewis talks about the setbacks he has encountered and how he has overcome them to enjoy the career he now has.
Dr Lewis’ influential paper, Counting black and white beans (2020), shone a light on the institutional racism that is prevalent in the accounting industry shone a light on the institutional racism that is prevalent in the accounting industry. However, as you have learned, whilst we acknowledge its existence, there are ways to navigate it and prioritise keeping yourself well as you do so.
Anton and I were in conversation for #ChatBlack to discuss racialised experiences, overcoming adversity, working in another country and so much more..
Listen to #ChatBlack podcast with Dr Anton Lewis (Associate Professor of Accounting), based in Chicago, USA, reflect on his journey from unsuccessful sixth former in Yorkshire to Associate Professor in Accounting in Chicago, Illinois in the US.