Dr. Westbrook, has lectured and written extensively about the lives of W.E.B. DuBois Paul Robeson. His work can be found in publications such as The Journal for African American History, and the Lincoln Journal for Social and Political Thought. Through his work on the life and work of Paul Robeson, he is proud to have been a founding member of the Paul Robeson Institute for Ethics, Leadership and Social Justice, housed at Raritan Valley Community College in North Branch, New Jersey. He has also conducted workshops and presented lectures on diverse topics such as The Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the Harlem Renaissance, slavery, diversity training and preparing for college.