Dr. Grace Virtue

The Power of Virtue. The Work of Change.

Author | Thought Leader | Cultural Critic | PJA Advocate | Keynote Speaker

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Meet Dr. Grace Virtue

Dr. Grace Virtue is a Jamaican-born journalist, author, and naturalized American citizen whose life’s work champions ethics, equity, equality, and justice. Her memoir Old House and Red Neckties (2024) received a Congressional citation for its honest, profound exploration of race, resilience, and liberation. Creator of The Virtue Model, Grace offers transformative tools for leadership and social change rooted in humanity, ethics, and justice.

Our Services

 we offer transformative services that inspire ethical leadership, cultural awareness, and purposeful action. From keynote speaking and strategic consulting to workshops and policy support, our work empowers individuals and institutions to lead with courage, equity, and integrity.

Workplace Transformation

Design and implement strategies that create inclusive, sustainable, and liberating work environments.

Leadership Development

Build authentic leaders grounded in virtue ethics and justice-centered principles.

Strategic DEI Alternatives

Move beyond performative initiatives to create transformational, liberating organizational change.

Culturally Responsive Training

Develop cultural competence as a superpower for social cohesion and effective leadership.

Listen & Subscribe to The WAG: The World According to Grace

Latest Episode
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Redefining Power in Black Womanhood

Grace speaks with a cultural historian about reclaiming narratives of strength and softness.

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Journalism in the Age of Truth Decay

A deep dive into media ethics and misinformation with a leading journalist.

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From Kingston to the World: Jamaican Influence on Global Culture

A soulful exploration of how Jamaican thought and rhythm influence the world.

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Old House and Red Neckties: A Memoir of Race, Resilience, and Selfhood

“A powerful journey through memory, identity, and justice.”

In Old Houses and Red Neckties, Dr. Grace Virtue masterfully weaves personal experience with cultural commentary to explore the intersections of race, gender, class, and belonging. Drawing from her Jamaican roots and her American journey, this book challenges dominant narratives and invites readers to reimagine justice, ethics, and liberation. Whether you’re an academic, activist, student, or truth-seeker, this book offers compelling insights and deep humanity that resonate long after the last page

Public Speaking that Transforms

I speak to awaken purpose and drive justice. From college campuses to corporate boardrooms, my keynotes push beyond surface-level DEI and challenge people to lead with ethics, equity, and courage.

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