Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
Straight Talk About Race and Leadership That Matters
Beverly Daniel Tatum, award-winning educational leader, best-selling author, and noted expert on the psychology of racism, brings unique insights and strategies to those eager to spark productive conversations and lead meaningful action.
Breaking the Silence on Race and Racism
Leadership matters. Good leaders know that you can’t solve a problem without talking about it. Yet, when it comes to race and racism, many feel unprepared to exercise the leadership needed to create truly inclusive communities—on campuses, in corporations, and across society.
Leadership Lessons for Today
Higher education is under assault from all sides. Scandals, protests, and leadership turmoil dominate the headlines. The pressure has grown so severe that the average tenure of university presidents has fallen to less than six years. But amid the crisis, there is hope.
In her most recent book, Peril and Promise, Tatum argues that American universities hold the key to addressing the ignorance and division that threaten our society—if bold and courageous leaders step up. Blending insights from social science with years of experience as president of Spelman and Mount Holyoke Colleges, she offers powerful leadership lessons for navigating today’s challenges. Alongside an unflinching look at the financial, political, and social pressures facing higher education, she shares real-world examples of institutions that have overcome the steepest odds and created true transformation in student bodies, ideas, and society.
Learn More & Take Action
Whether you are an educator, business leader, or community builder, now is the time to engage in the critical conversations that shape our future. Read more to explore Tatum’s work, invite her to speak, or discover how her insights can help you foster meaningful change.
PAST SPEAKING EVENTS
TESTIMONIALS
At a time when our country feels ever more divided and at odds, yours was a measured, thoughtful, and quietly powerful voice we all needed to hear. Indeed, when your session ended, my first thought was, ‘If everyone in the country just sat down and listened to Dr. Tatum for an hour or two, everything would be so much better.’”
- Jen Shakeshaft,
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Professional Development
National Coalition of Girls' Schools
Your talk at our conference was exceptional by any standard. I heard much praise for it after you left. Your perspective, your ability to work in humor on the most serious of topics, and your use of poetry and literature -- they all combined for a perfect keynote.
- Scott Jaschik,
CEO and Editor,
Inside Higher Ed
Wow - you really hit this one out of the park!! It is difficult to even start to fully express our deep appreciation to you for your marvelous presentation!! Plus everyone loved the opportunity to probe such an important topic via the provocative questions you asked!! You are a master teacher!!”
- Anne W. Cramer,
former IBM executive and community leader
You were spectacular, as always. The presidents loved learning from you, as did I.”
- Judith Block McLaughlin, Faculty Chair,
Harvard Seminar for New Presidents,
Harvard Graduate School of Education
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