Connecting with Deric Gilliard means engaging with a legacy of change. A widely respected civil rights author and civil rights historian, Gilliard brings decades of frontline history to every stage — and every page — with a commitment to a more equitable future.
Deric Gilliard: Author. Historian. Speaker.
A VIEW FROM THE FIELD BYA BLACK FED IN THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
The longest
four years of my life
As Deric Gilliard author of The Longest Four Years of My Life, Deric delivers a searing, first-person account of serving as a federal communications official through the Trump administration. Written by a Black federal employee memoir author who spent 25 years inside the federal government, this book pulls back the curtain on racism, healthcare inequity, and political upheaval witnessed from within. This is the flagship title from author of The Longest Four Years of My Life Deric Gilliard — order your copy today.
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Living in the Shadows of a Legend
Heroes and 'Sheroes' Who Marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Deric Gilliard turns his lens on the foot soldiers of the civil rights movement whose names history nearly forgot. Drawing on his years as SCLC communications director for Dr. King's own organization, Gilliard preserves the voices of the unsung men and women who marched, organized, and sacrificed alongside Dr. King.
A Champion of Civil Rights
Esteemed Journalist and Empowering Voice for Social Justice
As a seasoned journalist, historian, and civil rights author, Gilliard spent decades on the front lines of social justice, collaborating with icons like Rosa Parks, Cong. John Lewis, and Rev. Jesse Jackson. His deep understanding of civil rights history and dynamic public speaking skills empower audiences to grasp complex social issues and drive meaningful change. Whether through social commentary, consultations, inspiring talks, or his insightful books, this civil rights historian and Deric Gilliard speaker can help provide the tools and perspectives needed to foster a more equitable and informed community.
Deric and Dr. Joseph Lowery
Deric and Dr. Joseph Lowery. As SCLC communications director, Gilliard worked alongside the SCLC co-founder and 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom awardee.
Deric and Rosa Parks
Deric and Rosa Parks, 'Mother of the Movement,' at the SCLC convention in 1997.