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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has a legacy of Sisterhood and Service. For nearly 100 years, Alpha Kappa Alpha has been producing leaders of all kinds in all industries in countries all over the world. Through its exemplary service initiatives and progressive programs, AKA continues to empower communities all over.
The speakers below are the direct recommendations of Great Black Speakers director, Lawrence Watkins, who has been apart of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Phi Alpha family since Fall 2002. Whether you are looking for a speaker for your Educational Advancement Foundation, Social Action, or a Founders Day Banquet, our speakers will be able to excite your crowd and help you hold up the ideals of Alpha Kappa Alpha high in the sky!
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She lived in an abandoned home, bathed in the basement bathroom of a community college, studied by candlelight and emerged as an award-winning radio host and journalist. Affectionately known, as ‘Ms. Delores,’ her presence, style, stories and strategies are unforgettable and life-changing. When Delores Jones speaks, you will without a doubt understand why, “Giving Up is Not an Option.” Read more...
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Ebony magazine recognized Dr. Hare’s prominence as one of the 150 Most Influential African-Americans in the United States for 2008. The editors recognized her in the category of “Education,” along with other awardees from such institutions as Harvard, Princeton, Wake Forest, Harvard Law School, Georgetown and Duke. A much sought after lecturer on the national scene, Dr. Hare has participated in forums on major social, civic and political issues for The Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference; The Tavis Smiley “State of the Black Union” forum (broadcast live on C-Span); The Tom Joyner Show,” The Essence Magazine’s Empowerment Seminars in New Orleans and New York, and George Fraser’s annual National PowerNetworking Conference, the National Conference of 100 Black Men, and the Coalition of 100 Black Women, and The National Conference of Black Mayors. Read more...
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 Lynnette
Khalfani - "The Money Coach" and Personal Finance
ExpertPrice Range: Call for Quote Topics: Business, Financial & Tax Planning, Best-selling author Lynnette Khalfani, The Money Coach, is a personal finance expert and the author of The Money Coach’s Guide to Your First Million, Investing Success: How To Conquer 30 Costly Mistakes & Multiply Your Wealth! and the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. As an award-winning financial news journalist, Lynnette worked for nearly a decade as a Dow Jones Newswires reporter and a Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC. At CNBC, Lynnette filed weekly television segments on personal finances, investing and small business, and conducted online chat sessions on CNBC.com. Read more... |
Genma Stringer Holmes actress, model, and speaker turned entrepreneur caused quite a stir several years ago by starting an environmental pest control company. Holmes Pest Control is a commercial pest control company that serves businesses throughout the State of Tennessee. Genma Stringer Holmes has carved her place in the 8 billion dollar pest control industry. "When I started this company, people laughed. No one thought I would last," Holmes stated recently with a big smile on her face. "How's that for keeping you motivated?" she added. Nearly two decades years later, Genma is considered an expert in environmental solutions by pest management professionals. Read more... |
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Pastor Karren Williams serves as Senior Associate Pastor at New Direction Christian Church in Memphis, TN. In 2001, Pastor Karren joined Dr. Stacy L. Spencer to launch New Direction Christian Church as a core team member. In less than 10 years, the ministry grew from 60 members to 10,000+. She is now responsible for directing all aspects of leadership, worship, and oversees the Elders’, Prayer Ministry, and the Student Ministers’ program for more than 10,000 members in three campuses.
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Danita Knight is a public relations and fundraising consultant.
Prior to relocating to Atlanta seven years ago, Knight was vice
president for public affairs and community relations at the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Indianapolis,
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Dr. Century portrays six historical women: Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Mary Fields, Bessie Coleman, Phyllis Wheatley and Hatshepsut. She brings history live to her audience!! She takes the audience on a historical journey. The audience will cry, sigh, and laugh as history unfolds right in front of their eyes. The performances are educational, empowering, uplifting, inspiring, motivational, transformational and entertaining. Women will feel empowered. They will get a sense of rebirth. They will be energize with a newfound burst of self pride and independence.
Dr. Century has traveled all over the United States portraying these six historical women. The audience ranged from elementary level to adults. As a performer and actress she transforms into the character and becomes the character. Her performances are a must see program!!
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Additional SpeakersTo view a complete list of our speakers, please click HERE.
Jesse
Jackson - Founder of Rainbow PUSH coalition and
Social Activist. Dr.
Marc Lamont Hill - Professor at Temple University,
Hip Hop Intellectual
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Delores Jones - Attitude, Best Selling Author, Empowerment,
Image/Self-Esteem, Inspirational
Dr.
Julia Hare, Ph.D.
Genma
Stringer-Holmes
Karren
Todd Williams
Dr. Daisy Century