That we live in a broken world is undeniable. It’s why the work of the Prohuman Foundation is so important—affirming the inherent dignity of every person on Earth so that fundamental rights are respected and protected. I’m glad to do my part to advance this vision.
Shaka Mitchell is a Nashville-based lawyer, facilitator, and national leader in education reform policy. He is a Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children and a member of the Aspen Institute’s Civil Society Fellowship.
Shaka created and hosts the Come Together Music Project and podcast, which uses music to find common ground. He also co-hosts the Quality Matters podcast, which applies expert insights to the pursuit of high-quality education for all.
His work has been featured in print, TV, radio, academic and online outlets, and he is a multi-time TEDx Nashville speaker. He is the past-chair of the federally-appointed Tennessee State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Shaka is an alumnus of Belmont University where he teaches American Government and Constitutional Law as an adjunct faculty member. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Wake Forest University School of Law where he sits on the Board of Advisors for the Journal of Law and Policy.
In the film Accidental Courtesy, Daryl's journey takes him all across the country to meet Klan leaders and many others.
Learn moreDaryl's TED talk about his unorthodox approach Why I, as a black man, attend KKK rallies has over 12 million views.
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