“Dr. Patton's talk was based on historically grounded research yet it was clear and accessible to all audiences. My students left the room thinking it was eye-opening. In the words of some of the attendees, the talk was powerful, amazing, and inspiring. Dr. Patton was also approachable and caring with our students and community members.”
– Dr. Sandra Mendiola Garcia, Assistant Professor of History, University of North Texas
“I highly recommend Stacey Patton as a speaker. She is a very exciting and engaging academic who sheds light on important issues that people are unaware of, including myself. I plan on inviting her to speak at future events I’m planning and I strongly recommend that you do the same.”
— Dr. Bertin M. Louis, Jr., Associate Professor of Anthropology and Africana Studies, Vice Chair, Africana Studies Program, University of Tennessee
“Dr. Stacey Patton...is an unapologetic advocate for the most vulnerable members of African American communities. Principled in her approach, not only does she challenge white supremacy but also the ways in which African Americans have been complicit in our own oppression. She is a truth seeker and a truth teller. Stacey Patton has the voice and vision that we desperately need.”
— Adisa A. Alkebulan, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Africana Studies, San Diego State University
“Dr. Stacey Patton served as the keynote speaker for the National Association of Peace Education 19th Annual Conference at Dillard University on March 8, 2018…She did an outstanding job discussing alternatives to physical punishment of children and to educate parents about the harms to children's physical, intellectual, and psychological development.
— Dr. Raymond Delaney, Professor of Criminal Justice, Dillard University
“Dr. Patton’s workshop…was impactful, engaging and insightful. Many pediatricians commented that it was one of the best educational activities that they had attended. Dr. Patton has also delivered trainings on race and corporal punishment, the school and foster care-to-prison pipelines, and Adverse Childhood Experiences before packed audiences at a number of community events here in New Orleans. She was also well received by my public health and social work students at Tulane University who she trained to combine digital journalism techniques with public health campaigns around Adverse Childhood Experiences.
— Stacie Schrieffer LeBlanc, M.Ed., J.D., Director of New Orleans Children's Advocacy Center & Audrey Hepburn CARE Center, Children's Hospital
“The Learning Community on Poverty and Inequality at the University of Michigan School of Social Work invited Dr. Stacey Patton to examine the ways in which corporal punishment is discussed and regarded in Black families and communities…The event benefitted the social work community at the University by introducing history, culture, and research associated with corporal punishment in Black families and communities, as well as facilitating discussions around the role of professionals, parents, and communities to promote more positive disciplinary and parenting methods.
— Joyce Y. Lee, LSW, LLMSW, Parenting in Context Research Laboratory, Child Development and Family Relationships Laboratory, University of Michigan
“Attendees are still buzzing about how much they enjoyed Dr. Stacey Patton. She was most impressive in stature and compelling in presentation.”
— Jacqueline Ross Brown First Shiloh Baptist Church, Buffalo, New York
“Dr. Patton brings a rare perspective, thought-provoking; yet so powerful. She is dynamic in her presentation and engaging with her audience. Her courage and talent shine through. Words which come to mind to describe Dr. Patton include inspirational, bold and creative.”
— Maria Paradiso Social Worker, State of New Jersey
