His extensive international experience includes the establishment of the Beijing Printing Center, the first successful venture of its type in the People’s Republic of China. Kinsey has counseled the governments of South Africa, Germany, England, and France in economic development. Kinsey’s career has included being a political commentator, international business consultant, writer, and speaker. In 1992, Bernard Kinsey was selected as chief operating officer and co-chairman of Rebuild L.A. under Peter Ueberroth. Rebuild L.A.'s mission was economic redevelopment because of the financial devastation that resulted from the 1992 Los Angeles riots. As Co-Chairman of Rebuild L.A., Bernard Kinsey was responsible for generating more than 380 million dollars in investments from the private sector for the inner city of Los Angeles. Kinsey also helped to recruit various retail businesses to the community. Bernard and Shirley Kinsey's 50-year marriage and partnership represents an alliance based on love, respect, and the importance of friends and family. The two have raised over 22 million dollars for charitable and educational organizations, 11 million dollars to their alma mater, Florida A & M University and 7 million dollars for United Way. The couple was one of the early financial supporters of the “NAACP Image Awards” and “Real Men Cook” for prostate cancer  Through their leadership, Bernard and Shirley Kinsey have assisted the College Bound organization, helping raise over $3.5 million for one hundred and eighty five scholarships. Additionally, their efforts contributed to $125,000 being raised for the Rosa Parks Foundation. They have contributed or raised over one million dollars in scholarships for the Southern California Alumni Chapter of FAMU, which has provided scholarships for over 130 young people from Los Angeles to attend FAMU. As Chairman of the Florida A&M Cluster from 1984 to 1991, Bernard Kinsey's efforts resulted in 9 million dollars being contributed to FAMU, making him the largest fund-raisers for FAMU. He was also President of the 55,000-member Florida A & M National Alumni Association. For over 10 years The Kinseys have sponsored "The Sunday Gospel Hour" on KJLH Radio for both First A.M.E. Church and West Angeles Church of God in Christ, the most listened-to broadcast on Black radio in Los Angeles. They were Executive Producers with David E. Talbert and produced: "Love on Lay Away. He Say She Say", and "Fabric of a Man", to sold-out audiences.