Carol Swain Biography

Engage, enlighten, and empower: Meet Dr. Carol M. Swain, an award-winning scholar of political science and law, author, television analyst, critical race theory expert, and visionary voice for our times. Committed to empowering and inspiring individuals to express themselves publicly, her expertise on topics such as race relations, immigration, representation, evangelical politics, and the United States Constitution makes her an excellent keynote speaker who can captivate and educate audiences.

Background and Early Life:

Dr. Carol Swain was born to a couple who had dropped out of school in Bedford, Virginia. Growing up with eleven siblings in a humble shack, she faced many challenges, including going without shoes. She ultimately left school in the ninth grade. Later in life, she earned her GED and supported herself by working at McDonald's, selling door-to-door, and assisting in a retirement facility.

Breakthrough:

Despite her adverse background, Dr. Carol Swain made a remarkable transformation in her life. She earned an associate degree, a B.A. in criminal justice, followed by a master's degree, and ultimately a Ph.D. in political science. "The Politics of Black Representation in U.S. Congressional Districts" was the title of her doctoral thesis.. She later became an associate professor of politics and public policy at Princeton University before teaching political science and law at Vanderbilt University.

Authorship and Thought Leadership:

Dr. Carol Swain's expertise and insights into American politics, race relations, and immigration are truly exceptional. She channeled her knowledge into several renowned books, including:

• "Black Faces, Black Interests: The Representation of African Americans in Congress" (Recipient of the D.B. Hardeman Prize and the American Political Science Association's Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award)
• "The New White Nationalism in America: Its Challenge to Integration"
• "Be the People: A Call to Reclaim America's Faith and Promise"

These books showcase her thought leadership and commitment to advancing critical discussions on pressing issues.

Conservative Commentator and Pundit:

Dr Carol Swain is also a prominent conservative commentator and pundit. Lending her expertise to national conversations with appearances on platforms such as ABC’s Headline News, BBC Radio and TV, NPR, CNN’s AC360, Fox and Friends, Judge Jeanine, The Ingraham Angle, and Tucker Carson.

Advocacy and Values:

Dr. Carol Swain is not merely an observer but an active catalyst for change. She possesses an unwavering commitment to holding politicians accountable and serves as a staunch advocate for civil rights, combating racial discrimination, and addressing immigration issues.

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