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Daryl Davis | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Daryl Davis

Discover how to transform conflict into connection through powerful dialogue with Daryl Davis, speaker, racial reconciliation expert.
Daryl Davis | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Diversity and Inclusion
Leadership Development
Transformational Leadership
Daryl Davis
Discover how to transform conflict into connection through powerful dialogue with Daryl Davis, speaker, racial reconciliation expert.
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About Daryl Davis

Blues musician who played piano for Chuck Berry
Transforms racial hatred through meaningful conversation
Convinced KKK members to renounce their beliefs
Daryl Davis is a blues and rock musician who transforms racial hatred through conversation. As Chuck Berry's pianist for 32 years, he channelled his musical talent alongside a remarkable mission: building bridges with those who initially despised him because of his race, including Ku Klux Klan members.

Davis's credentials include authoring "Klan-Destine Relationships" and "The Klan Whisperer," documenting his four-decade journey engaging white supremacists. His work features in the award-winning documentary "Accidental Courtesy," and his TEDx talk has garnered nearly 13 million views, establishing him as a respected voice in race relations.

Through patient listening rather than confrontation, Davis helps organizations navigate complex conflicts by demonstrating how genuine dialogue creates understanding across seemingly insurmountable divides. His approach has led numerous Klan leaders to renounce their beliefs and surrender their robes—powerful evidence that conversation can dismantle entrenched hatred and build unexpected alliances in polarized environments.

Audiences leave Davis's presentations with practical communication strategies to overcome prejudice, recognize shared humanity despite differences, and transform adversarial relationships into productive ones. His methodology provides actionable frameworks for defusing tension in workplaces, communities, and personal relationships.

Book Daryl Davis to give your audience more than inspiration, provide them with proven techniques to build bridges across today's most challenging divides.

How can I book Daryl Davis for my next event?  

Email daryl.davis@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Daryl directly.

What topics does Daryl Davis specialise in?  

Daryl Davis specialises in talking about blues music, racial reconciliation, effective communication strategies and more.

What is Daryl Davis's speaking style like?  

Daryl captivates audiences with his powerful storytelling and musical talent, fostering understanding through dialogue. His engaging presentations inspire change and provide practical strategies for overcoming prejudice and building bridges.

Does Daryl Davis offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Daryl Davis offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Daryl Davis?

Daryl Davis, renowned blues musician and racial reconciliation expert, transforms organizational conflict through his proven methodology of dialogue that has convinced numerous KKK members to surrender their robes and renounce hatred. Book Daryl to equip your team with practical communication strategies that bridge seemingly impossible divides and create understanding in today's polarized environment.
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Daryl was outstanding! He was a fantastic presenter and our audience really appreciated his message. | Sr. Marketing Event Manager | |
You are being hailed as the 'best speaker' that we've had over the past decade! We are still receiving incredibly positive feedback about your remarks. Your message was timely, and hopefully it will inspire many in Indy to be more courageous and to seek the engagement, dialogue, and understanding necessary to better unify our city and region in the face of a re-energized white supremacy movement. | President & CEO | |
Our team has received many positive comments from attendees, both virtual and in-person. They were particularly impressed with Daryl's insights about how we can cultivate community and understanding through conversation, even if we disagree. I am confident that his talk will have a lasting impact on the Rutgers community members who were in attendance. | Director of Strategic Initiatives | |
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Daryl Davis joined 300+ Episcopal clergy in the Diocese of Texas where he broke bread with us, shared his ministry journey, and played a revival song to get us hopeful about God's future. Davis was inspirational, personal, and a delight. He challenged us too but did so by leading with his example. He is a must-have speaker if you are setting out on the journey to dismantle racism through relationships or have been on that pilgrimage for a long while. | Bishop C. Andrew Doyle | |
Daryl was outstanding! He was a fantastic presenter and our audience really appreciated his message. | Sr. Marketing Event Manager | |
Daryl Davis is, hands down, one of the most powerful speakers I've ever seen on stage. He's a dynamic, engaging and personable speaker, a world-class musician, and a role model with a truly one-of-a-kind story. No audience could walk away from a presentation by Daryl feeling anything less than absolutely inspired. | Faith Matters | |
Daryl was outstanding! He was a fantastic presenter and our audience really appreciated his message. | Sr. Marketing Event Manager | |

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