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Heather McGhee is a renowned writer, public thinker, and civic leader whose work explores how race, policy, and economics intersect to shape communities. A former president of Demos (2014–2018) and current Distinguished Senior Fellow, she also chairs Color of Change. McGhee is a regular NBC News contributor and a frequent guest on Meet the Press, Morning Joe, and other major programs. Her 2020 TED talk on the cost of racism went viral, and her book The Sum of Us was adapted into a Spotify podcast by Higher Ground. She continues to speak and write about inclusive prosperity, social equity, and practical solutions that bring people together.
Upcoming appearances bring her insights to book clubs and community discussions nationwide.