 | Amiri Baraka -- New Jersey USA, 2.5k to 5.0k 
Amiri Baraka's standing as a major poet is matched by his importance as a cultural and political leader. As leader of the Black Arts movement of the 1960s, Baraka did much to define and support black literature's mission into the twenty-first century. Writers from other ethnic groups credit Baraka with opening "tightly guarded doors" in the white publishing establishment.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Samuel Betances, Ph.D -- Illinois USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Recognized as a gifted, inspirational, and motivational speaker, Dr. Samuel Betances' insights and commitment to workforce diversity issues rank him as invaluable in empowering leadership in the public and private sector. As a sociologist, educator, and professor of 20 years, he has taught race relations, the U.S. Latino experience, church and society, education and reform, and gender issues. His national and international travels, media exposure, sense of humor and bilingual/bicultural roots greatly enhance his creative commitment to equity and excellence in making diversity a plus for the bottom line.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP -- North Carolina USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Internationally acclaimed speaker, educator and poet, Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP has delivered presentations to thousands of people across three continents. Using her strong business background, including positions with General Motors, and the Graduate School of Business at The University of Michigan, Lenora has developed a unique way of presenting sensitive topics in a high-energy, fun-filled, yet thought-provoking way. Her interactive style, and immediately applicable " how to’s" have caused clients to invite her back again and again.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Julian Bond -- District of Columbia USA, Contact for fee schedule
From his student days to his current Chairmanship of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Julian Bond has been an active participant in the movements for civil rights and economic justice. As an activist who has faced jail for his convictions, as a veteran of more than 20 years service in the Georgia General Assembly, a university professor and a writer, he has been on the cutting edge of social change since 1960. He has served since 1998 as Chairman of the Board of the NAACP, the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United States. In 2002, he received the prestigious National Freedom Award.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | * The Three Doctors -- New Jersey USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
During a time where few heroes materialize, The Three Doctors served as an extraordinary model of leadership for anyone whose been through any kind of hardship whether it's coping with the struggles of the street or internal challenges of dealing with self, finding our place in the world and determining our own unique destinies.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Glenda Hatchett -- Georgia USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
She's strong, savvy and resolute. She's intuitive, concerned and compassionate. She's a realist, an innovator and a leader. She's Judge Glenda A. Hatchett, and she knows the difference between achieving success and making a difference. A visionary who knows how to get results, Judge Hatchett is renowned in the legal community for her groundbreaking courtroom style. Best known for her revolutionary "interventions," she is widely respected for her work with today's youth, which not only sets her apart from other judges, but also establishes her as a leader in the justice system nationwide.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Cullen Jones -- North Carolina USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
Cullen Jones proved that he is one of the swiftest swimmers on the planet in 2008 when he became only the second African-American in history to win an Olympic Gold medal in swimming. In undoubtedly one of the most exciting events in swimming history, Cullen Jones helped the 4x100 relay team win gold in a race soaked with drama and subplots. His team blistered through the water, shattering a world record they set just hours earlier in the preliminaries. Cullen also serves as an ambassador for African-American swimmers to shatter stereotypes one lap at a time and prove that yeah, black kids can swim too.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Roland Martin -- Illinois USA, Contact for fee schedule
Roland S. Martin is a nationally award-winning and multifaceted journalist. A nationally syndicated columnist with Creators Syndicate, Mr. Martin is also the author of three books. He is the former executive editor/general manager of the Chicago Defender, the nation’s most historic Black newspaper. An insightful and provocative analyst, Mr. Martin has appeared numerous times on a variety of American networks, as well as media outlets in Canada, Columbia, Italy, Australia and South Africa.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Randal Pinkett -- New Jersey USA, Contact for fee schedule
Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, and Season 4 winner of The Apprentice, Dr. Randal Pinkett is a highly sought-after speaker for various corporations, colleges and universities, government agencies and community organizations. He is the author of Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur’s Guide to Launching a Multimillion-Dollar Business and No-Money Down CEO: How to Start Your Dream Business with Little or No Cash. His latest book, Black Faces in White Places: 10 Game-Changing Strategies to Achieve Success and Find Greatness, presents the ten strategies African Americans use to successfully navigate today’s rapidly changing professional landscape.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
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