Over the last ten years, Daryl Davis walked on the edge with one foot dangling over the precipice. His stories of setting up surprise meetings with Klan leaders unaware of his skin color and attending KKK rallies, has the suspense of Hitchcock, keeping audiences riveted to their seats in disbelief.

On a quest to do nothing more than explore racism and gather information for his book, Klan-Destine Relationships, Daryl Davis eventually became the recipient of robes and hoods by Klan members who came to him to rescind their beliefs. Davis had inadvertently stumbled upon a successful method of forming friendships between sworn enemies. His methods have made him the center of controversy. In some white circles he has been deemed "politically incorrect" and in some black circles he has been called "Uncle Tom." Daryl Davis often makes supporters out of his detractors by proving his methods work and issuing this challenge: "I have Klan robes and hoods hanging in my closet, given to me voluntarily by members who have quit the Klan since coming to know me. That's what I've done to improve race relations. How many robes and hoods have you received as a result of your methods?"

Daryl Davis earned his Bachelor of Music Degree from Howard University. An accomplished blues and R&B musician, he performs regularly with his own Daryl Davis Band. He has toured extensively with Muddy Water's Legendary Blues Band and Chuck Berry, among others.

As a race relations expert, Daryl Davis has received acclaim for his book, Klan-Destine Relationships and his work in race relations from many respected sources including: CNN, CNBC, Good Morning America, The Learning Channel, National Public Radio, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Baltimore Sun, The American Ethical Union and The Washington Ethical Society.

Filled with exciting encounters and amusing anecdotes, Daryl Davis' impassioned lectures leaves an audience feeling empowered to confront their own prejudices and overcome their fears. They leave the lecture seeking and hopefully finding a common ground, to help forge peace with their most unlikely adversaries.

This is one program that will inspire discussions and provoke minds...

"He captivated the audience with his sincere and open approach concerning the topic...
Mr. Davis truly does empower people to 'confront their prejudices and overcome their fears."
- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

"Daryl's lecture provided an avenue for students to vent their frustrations with racial tensions that still do exist.
I was very pleased with the quality of the lecture. Daryl is a super guy."
- Northland College

"Incredible program"
- University of Florida

"Truly an amazing and inspirational person"
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute

"Students deeply enjoyed the presentation and walked away with a powerful impression on how to respect other people"
- Chapman University

"This was amazing! So true it was hard to believe!"
- Chadron State University

"Daryl was outstanding.  According to those who have been here for all six of our MLK lecture programs, this was by far the best. 
And I think that is due to the truly inspiring quality of Daryl's story, which might well be entitled How to Defeat Racism and Hatred..."
- Limestone College