Darrius Garrett

Darrius Garrett is a treasured best-selling author, actor, and mental health advocate, best known as one of the original Freedom Writers. Having grown up in an area heavily influenced by drugs and crime, he has utilised his personal experiences to educate audiences around the world on important topics such as racism, mental health, and drug abuse. Destined to be remembered as a co-author of ‘The Freedom Writers Diary’, Darrius’ book has since been made into a movie which follows his personal story of homelessness and continuous street violence. An inspirational figure for audiences globally, Darrius is now a highly sought-after keynote speaker for a wide range of events.

Having started his life from humble beginnings, Darrius was raised in an area surrounded by drugs and gang violence. Experiencing such acts as a child marked his memory and inspired his writing as one of ‘The Freedom Writers’. Alongside his classmates, Darrius began writing expressive content surrounding his life and mental health, which many years later became the New York Times Best-Selling Book entitled ‘The Freedom Writers Diary’. Passionate to stand up against racism and hatred throughout the community, Darrius’ work began a revolution, empowering writers around the world to speak up on topics they are passionate about.

Experiencing great success following the release of ‘The Freedom Writers Diary’, Darrius’ work was created into the film ‘Freedom Writers’. Capturing his story through the character ‘Marcus’, the film follows his personal story of homelessness and street violence. Winning over the hearts of the nation, Darrius has recently released his memoir ‘Diary of a Freedom Writer’ which focuses solely on his life journey. Now an empowering figure throughout the community, Darius is focusing his career on educating audiences on the importance of mental health. Devoted to saving lives with his captivating tales, Darrius is a must-see speaker for audiences of all ages.

A leading authority in his field, Darrius Garrett is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. A true catalyst for change, his work has inspired audiences around the world to speak out about issues they may be struggling with. Keen to share his knowledge on topics such as mental health, and diversity and inclusion, he has become the ideal speaker to appear at a wide range of events. When looking to hire a transformative speaker, look no further than Darrius today.