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keynote speakers

Over the course of the CADA Convention, we have the privilege of being inspired, motivated, and entertained by three exceptional keynote speakers who are poised to leave an indelible mark on our hearts and minds.


Brandon p. fleming

Wednesday Opening Keynote 
6 PM - 7:30 PM

Brandon P. Fleming is a renowned speaker, nationally acclaimed educator, and author of MISEDUCATED: A Memoir. His triumphant story of struggle, success, and service has captured the heart of national media and inspired millions of people around the world. An at-risk youth and college dropout turned award-winning educator, Fleming is a former debate coach at Harvard University and Founder & CEO of the Veritas School of Social Sciences in Atlanta, GA. In 2017, Fleming was recruited to become an assistant debate coach at Harvard University at the age of 26.  Fleming soon made history at Harvard as the founder of the first Black pipeline program called the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project, which was designed to increase Black enrollment at Harvard’s residential debate program where hundreds of gifted young scholars from over 25 different countries study and compete in an international academic debate competition. Learn More.

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