 | Jeff Benedict -- Virginia USA, Contact for fee schedule 
In the glamorous world of professional and collegiate athletics, the players who perform such amazing feats on the field or the court are often held to a different standard than the average citizen. The national expert on the subject of athletes and crime, Jeff Benedict is the author of several books on this topic. Plus, he was the lead researcher on two groundbreaking studies conducted at Northeastern University – one on student-athletes and violence against women and one on arrest and conviction rates for athletes. In addition to being a regular analyst on network and cable news programs, Benedict served as an expert witness on behalf of rape and domestic violence victims; consulted for law firms representing victims of violence committed by athletes; and frequently appeared as a keynote speaker for women’s groups, victim advocacy organizations and law enforcement conferences.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Tanya L. Brown -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Tanya Brown is the youngest sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson. Honoring Nicole's memory, her family founded The Nicole Brown Foundation, which is dedicated to educating communities on strategies for domestic violence prevention. Brown's involvement in the Foundation has included speaking and advocating to community groups, service organizations, schools, law enforcement agencies, nonprofits and shelters, providing assistance to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Bill Cosby -- California USA, Contact for fee schedule
[NOTE: Bill Cosby's non-profit rates are also in the Above $75,000 fee category.] With over thirty years in comedy, Bill Cosby is for many young comedians the man who wrote the textbook. What Cosby teaches is to approach the monologue as a screenwriter looks at real life, bringing to each story the structure and body of a complete work. The Cosby student will also learn that one does not have to use offensive language or risque topics to obtain laughs. According to Cosby, "Anyone should be able to say on stage what they want. But those who have knowledge, do understand that certain things on stage can be abused and misused. And if such topics are used just for laughter, the humor will not stand the test of time."
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 |
 | Olympia Dukakis -- New Jersey USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
Actress, director, producer, teacher, activist - this is how Olympia Dukakis defines herself. The Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning star of such films as Moonstruck, Steel Magnolias, Picture Perfect and the top rated mini-series Tales of the City, Olympia Dukakis is a woman of uncommon achievement and dedication. A 30 year veteran of stage and screen, she also founded and served as artistic director of New Jersey's whole theater for 19 years, and sits on the boards of several influential arts organizations.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Morgan Fairchild -- California USA, Contact for fee schedule
Morgan is a superb performer, but there's more to this talented actress than meets the eye. In addition to her accomplishments as an actress, Morgan is an outspoken and dedicated supporter of AIDS research efforts, the pro-choice movement and a great range of environmental issues, among others.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Lenora Fulani, Ph.D -- New York USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
Dr. Lenora Fulani is a Developmental Psychologist and political activist, best known for her two runs for the presidency as an independent in 1988 and 1992. A longtime agitator for Black political independence, Fulani became involved after the 1992 elections in a joint effort with the Perot movement to create a multiracial, pro-reform, national political party. Fulani is Chair of the Committee for a Unified Independent Party, a think tank, strategy, educational and activist center for Independent Politics.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Bill Geist -- New York USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Bill Geist is an Emmy Award-winning correspondent and commentator for CBS Sunday Morning, whose humorous pieces on American life have also appeared on the Evening News, 60 Minutes II and CBS Sports programs.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Asma Gull Hasan -- Colorado USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Asma Gull Hasan is the author of American Muslims: The New Generation. She has titled herself a Muslim Feminist Cowgirl reflecting her upbringing and specifically her Colorado home. The daughter of Pakistani immigrants and born in Chicago, she considers herself an all-American girl.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Linda Armstrong Kelly -- Texas USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Linda Armstrong Kelly challenges parents and leaders, motivates teens and team members, and lights a fire under anyone who's ever dreamed of making a difference. Delivering dynamic messages about work-life balance and personal potential, this self-made Cinderella shares a captivating life story that sweeps audiences from the Dallas projects where she grew up, to the streets of Paris where she watched her son, Lance Armstrong, astonish the world with seven consecutive Tour de France victories.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Craig Kielburger -- Toronto Canada, 10.0k to 15.0k
Craig Kielburger is an accomplished child rights advocate and leadership specialist, a best-selling author and a popular speaker. He is the co-founder of Free The Children, the world's leading youth-driven charity, and Me to We, a social enterprise which encourages ethical living and social responsibility while also helping Free The Children achieve financial sustainability
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Marc Kielburger -- Toronto Canada, 10.0k to 15.0k
Marc Kielburger is an accomplished child rights advocate and leadership specialist, a best-selling author and a popular speaker. He is the co-founder of Free The Children, the world's leading youth-driven charity, and Me to We, a social enterprise which encourages ethical living and social responsibility while also helping Free The Children achieve financial sustainability
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Lisa Ling -- Illinois USA, 30.0k to 50.0k
Lisa Ling regularly files dispatches for the Oprah Winfrey Show as a special correspondent, is a contributor to CNN's critically acclaimed series, Planet in Peril, and is also well known for her stint sharing her no-holds-barred opinions on current events and everyday issues as a co-host of ABC’s hit daytime talk show, The View. Ling fed her sense of adventure as senior war correspondent for Channel One News, visiting violent hot spots around the globe.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Marlee Matlin -- California USA, Contact for fee schedule
Marlee Matlin received worldwide critical acclaim for her motion picture debut in Paramount Pictures’ Children of a Lesser God, earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress. At age 21, she became the youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar, making her one of only four actresses to receive that honor for a film debut. Matlin currently serves as a National Celebrity Spokesperson for the American Red Cross, encouraging Americans to donate blood. She also serves on the boards of a number of charitable organizations including Easter Seals, The Children Affected by Aids Foundation, as well as those charities which primarily benefit children.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Jacqueline Salit -- New York USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Talker's Magazine calls Jacqueline Salit "one of the nation's leading and most articulate experts on third party and independent party politics." She is the Political Director of the Committee for a Unified Independent Party, the country's leading think tank and training center for political independents. She has consulted with and managed dozens of independent campaigns, and most recently managed Mike Bloomberg's 2001 run for Mayor of New York City on the Independence Party line. Her editorials have been published in USA Today, Christian Science Monitor, Legal Times, San Francisco Examiner, Albany Times Union, Newsday and the Washington Times. She's been a commentor on CNN & Co., CNBC and hundreds of political talk radio programs around the country.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Bobby Seale -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
With the success of Mario Van Peebles' film Panther, a new generation of film-goers discovered the lives and legacies of the Black Panthers. But until you've heard and seen legendary co-founder Bobby Seale, you still haven't experienced the real story.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Josh Shipp -- California USA, 2.5k to 5.0k
Twentysomething Josh Shipp is an international youth speaker for school assemblies, youth conferences, and educational events. He is celebrating over six years of entertaining, inspiring, and empowering audiences internationally. Abandoned, neglected, and abused as a child, Josh's personal story of triumph over tragedy inspires youth to overcome life struggles and to live life to the fullest.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Joey Skaggs -- Tennessee USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Internationally notorious media prankster Joey Skaggs is a visionary artist whose work is unorthodox, provocative and iconoclastic. His hilarious lectures show how he deconstructs critical social issues of our time while manipulating the world press to rock the status quo.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Lisa Skriloff -- New York USA, 2.5k to 5.0k
Lisa Skriloff is the founder and president of Multicultural Marketing Resources, Inc. (MMR), established in 1994, a public relations and marketing firm representing the leading experts to Hispanics, Asian Americans, African Americans and other ethnic and lifestyle groups.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Cal Thomas -- District of Columbia USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
With a twice-weekly column appearing in over 600 newspapers nationwide, Cal Thomas is the most widely read and one of the most highly regarded voices on the American political scene. He is a panelist on the popular "Fox News Watch" show, which airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. ET. His new USA TODAY feature, “Common Ground”, provides insightful discussion of contentious social issues with his friend and political counterpart, Bob Beckel.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
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