Bonnie Greer is an American-British playwright, author, critic, and broadcaster, widely known for her contributions to the arts and her outspoken commentary on social and cultural issues. Born in Chicago in 1948, she lived in New York and then moved to the UK in the 1980s, becoming a prominent figure in British cultural life. Greer’s work spans theatre, novels, and essays, often exploring themes of race, identity, and history.
Beyond her creative work, she is a regular presence on British television and radio, including the BBC’s Question Time, where she famously debated the leader of the far-right British National Party in 2009. Her appearances have solidified her reputation as a respected voice on race, politics, and the arts. Greer has also held significant leadership roles, including as a former Deputy Chair of the British Museum, underscoring her commitment to arts and heritage. Among her books is Langston Hughes: The Value of Contradiction, and she has written plays such as Munda Negra, celebrating African and African-American culture.
Here she provides a wonderful summary of how Donald Trump operates. He takes and everyone else gives. Otherwise, he does not want to know.
Bonnie Greer on Trump:
— Clifford 🇪🇺 (@holte) November 7, 2024
"He's is a totally amoral transactional business man"
Bonnie explains to the audience just what Trump will now expect from the UK and what we can expect from him
Before quickly shutting down Tim Montgomerie#bbcqt#Election2024#USAElection2024 pic.twitter.com/dwm5bca3Om
