The live experience
What reaches the room
Annette Gordon-Reed is a renowned historian and professor at Harvard University, where she holds the title Carl M. Loeb University Professor of History. Her work bridges American history, law, and race, offering nuanced examinations of the lives of enslaved people and their descendants in early American society. She is widely recognized for her rigorous scholarship, thoughtful public engagement, and leadership in scholarly communities. Whether delivering a university lecture or presenting at public events, Gordon-Reed brings clarity and depth to complex American history.