Brian Rashad Fuller
Educational Leader, Social Justice Advocate, Strategist & Author of Being Black in America’s Schools
Brian Rashad Fuller
Educational Leader, Social Justice Advocate, Strategist & Author of Being Black in America’s Schools
Biography
Brian Rashad Fuller is a national education leader, author, and public speaker dedicated to addressing systemic inequities in America's schools. His acclaimed book, Being Black in America's Schools: A Student-Educator-Reformer's Call for Change, combines research and personal storytelling to expose barriers students of color face, revealing how racial bias, underfunding, school to prison pipelines and low expectations continue to limit opportunities for Black and Brown students.
Earning degrees from Emory University and Harvard Graduate School of Education, Fuller’s career includes an award-winning launch of The DREAM Program in Philadelphia, teaching at Success Academy Charters, and holding leadership roles with NYC Public Schools, where he co-led the creation of a $32M public-private partnership. He currently serves as Associate Provost for Strategy, Operations & Partnerships at The New School and is a member of the Harvard Graduate School Leadership Institute.
In 2025, Fuller launched his "Being Black in America's Schools Virtual Conversation Series," and a paperback edition of the book will be released on July 31, 2025 to mark its one-year anniversary.
Through his powerful keynote speeches and thoughtful commentary featured in media outlets like Forbes, The 74, Word In Black, The Tavis Smiley Show and others, Fuller offers guidance to help teachers, administrators, parents, advocates and students become agents for equity and change, and create learning environments where all students can succeed and flourish.
Speaker Videos
Empowering Agents of Change
I Am Enough
Speech Topics
A Call to Equity & Action: Being Black in America’s Schools
In this compelling keynote inspired by his acclaimed book Being Black In America’s Schools, Brian Rashad Fuller combines rigorous research with deeply personal storytelling to expose the systemic barriers Black students face across the educational landscape. Drawing on classroom experiences from around the country, he reveals how bias, underfunding, and low expectations continue to limit opportunities for Black learners. With a powerful blend of data and narrative, Fuller challenges educators to move beyond awareness toward meaningful action. He offers clear, evidence-based strategies for creating culturally responsive, inclusive learning environments. Audiences will leave with both the inspiration and the tools to become agents of equity and change within their own schools and communities.
Building Better Humans: What We Teach Shapes Who They Become
In this powerful keynote, Brian Rashad Fuller explores why diversity in K–12 education is not just beneficial — it’s essential. He illustrates how early exposure to diverse perspectives, cultures, and histories shapes young people’s understanding of inclusion, empathy, and justice. Drawing from both research and real-world classroom examples, Fuller makes the case that diverse educational environments help dismantle stereotypes before they take root, reducing the risk of racism and hate later in life. He offers actionable strategies for creating school communities where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered. This keynote is a call to educators, leaders, and communities to recognize the role schools play in shaping a more equitable and compassionate future.
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