Dr. Carol Swain

Dr. Carol Swain Speaker Biography

Politcal Commentator, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author

Born into deep poverty in rural Virginia, Dr. Carol Swain defied the odds and became a nationally recognized CRT speaker. She earned five academic degrees, secured early tenure at Princeton, and became a full professor at Vanderbilt University. There, she held dual appointments in political science and law. Over the years, she emerged as a thought leader on Critical Race Theory, DEI policies, and the U.S. Constitution. Because of her deep insight and unique background, Dr. Swain is a frequent contributor to national news outlets and a bestselling author. Her powerful personal story, combined with academic rigor, makes her a compelling voice in today’s cultural debates. Consequently, she is one of the most sought-after CRT speakers in America. With her combination of lived experience and scholarly achievement, Dr. Swain bridges academia and real-world policy, influencing audiences across political, educational, and corporate arenas with clarity, courage, and conviction.

Affiliations

Dr. Swain’s influence extends beyond academia into high-level public service and cultural leadership. Appointed by three U.S. presidents, she served on the 1776 Commission, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the U.S. Civil Rights Commission’s Tennessee Advisory Committee. Most recently, she was named a Distinguished Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In recognition of her public contributions, she received the 2025 Frederick Douglass Lifetime Achievement Award. Because of her consistent advocacy for traditional American values, Dr. Swain is widely respected across conservative and academic circles alike. Her affiliations reflect a lifelong dedication to advancing civil discourse and defending constitutional principles. As a CRT speaker who challenges prevailing narratives, she brings a unique, research-based perspective that resonates with audiences nationwide. These roles, combined with her lived experience, strengthen her impact as an educator, analyst, and cultural commentator committed to truth and civic responsibility.

Books

Dr. Carol Swain is an award-winning author whose works address the intersection of race, law, and American identity. Her scholarship has been cited three times by the U.S. Supreme Court. She has published or edited thirteen books, including the bestseller Black Eye for America: How Critical Race Theory is Burning Down the House. This title, frequently referenced by those seeking CRT speakers, explores the national impact of CRT in education and public institutions. Her other books include The Gay Affair: Harvard, Plagiarism, and the Death of Academic Integrity and Countercultural Living, which critiques mainstream narratives around gender, race, and materialism. Additionally, her recent title The Adversity of Diversity examines the legal and cultural implications of eliminating race-based admissions. Because of their accessible tone and rigorous research, her books are used in classrooms and policy discussions nationwide. Dr. Swain’s writing continues to influence scholars, lawmakers, and civic leaders across ideological lines.

Media

As a public intellectual and media analyst, Dr. Swain is frequently invited to share her views on politics, race, and faith. Her appearances span networks including CNN, Fox News, Newsmax, and BBC News. She has also been featured on CBS and ABC’s Headline News. Additionally, her opinion pieces have appeared in top-tier publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and USA Today. Her analysis focuses on immigration reform, affirmative action, DEI policy, and evangelical political thought. Through both print and broadcast platforms, Dr. Swain challenges dominant narratives while offering fact-based, solutions-oriented perspectives. Consequently, she remains a trusted CRT speaker in both conservative and mainstream media. Whether on camera or in print, she articulates her positions with clarity, drawing from academic expertise and personal conviction. This visibility allows her to shape national conversations and inspire critical reflection on today’s most polarizing issues.

Companies

In addition to her public roles, Dr. Swain leads several ventures focused on education, storytelling, and cultural engagement. She is founder and CEO of Carol Swain Enterprises, REAL Unity Training Solutions, and Your Life Story for Descendants. Moreover, she operates a nonprofit, Be The People, which promotes civic responsibility and American values. She also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Faith and Culture. These initiatives allow her to extend her impact beyond academia and media, offering training and thought leadership to a wide range of organizations. Through her work as a CRT speaker and entrepreneur, Dr. Swain helps individuals and institutions navigate complex social dynamics with integrity and insight. She is also a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who resides in Nashville, Tennessee. Despite her national reach, she remains deeply committed to faith, family, and service—values that define both her message and mission.

Dr. Carol Swain Speaking Topics

Critical Race Theory: The Civil Rights Issue of our Time

Swain is an expert on CRT and co-authored the best-selling book, Black Eye for America: How Critical Race Theory Is Burning Down the House. She exposes the true nature of Critical Race Theory and offers concrete solutions for taking back the country's stolen institutions. Dr. Swain describes CRT in theory and practice, accounting for its origins and weaponization within American schools and workplaces. She also explains how this ideology threatens traditional American values and legal doctrines, including civil rights.

Why Diversity Training is All Wrong

Isn’t “diversity training” supposed to be a good thing? Then why is the training that many companies and educational systems currently use dividing us? Dr. Swain offers her wisdom and insight on why most current training is not getting the desired results and offers practical ways to bring greater harmony to your team by respecting everyone’s civil rights and equality under the law. The goal is to encourage Americans to rediscover and re-embrace our national motto: E pluribus unum (Out of many, one). Swain is the founder of Unity Training Solutions, a company devoted to helping you achieve your goals by providing viable alternatives to the counterproductive critical race and gender theories that divide Americans and disrupt institutions.

The Truths that Transformed Me: Carol Swain - From Poverty to Prosperity

From high school dropout to teenage wife and mother to highly accomplished university professor and public intellectual, Dr. Carol Swain shares her inspiring story. She tells how education, hard work, and faith brought her from poverty and humble beginnings in Virginia to being a nationally recognized political commentator and best-selling author. Her story will inspire you and illustrates how anyone can live the American Dream no matter their race, gender, or background.

Tackling Today’s Culture Issues from the Teachings of Jesus

Consulting Jesus on how to find eternal life is common. But what relevance do Jesus’ teachings have for contemporary life? When it comes to core worldview topics such as human life, marriage, and race, should it be Christ or culture that decides our convictions? Can we really find intelligent answers to contemporary quandaries in the ancient teachings of Jesus? In In her latest book, Countercultural Living: What Jesus Has To Say About Life, Marriage, Race, Gender, and Materialism Countercultural Living, Dr. Swain confronts cultural consensus with the countercultural and surprisingly compelling teachings of Jesus.