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 Al
"The Inspiration" Duncan - America's
Leading Youth Empowerment AdvocatePrice Range: $4000 - $7000 Categories: Motivation, Empowerment, Attitude, College Preparation Topics: "Trendsetters and Goal Setters" The Magic of Exceptional Communication: Secrets of Great Orators As America's Leading Youth Empowerment Advocate and a thought leader in the field of self-development, Al is an expert blogger for The Black Collegian Magazine. His blog, Elevate U™,is read weekly by students across the globe. He is the Executive Publisher of Nile Valley Press and president of Al Duncan Enterprises. Al, a successful entrepreneur, is the author of two books and co-creator of Get ALL Fired Up!™ -- a powerful personal and professional development book series. A Cross-Generational Communication Specialist, Al is a high energy, high content, high impact speaker, lecturer, and motivational powerhouse. He has delivered 1000 keynotes and seminars to half of a million people. Read More... Links: Al Duncan Black History Month Promo Al Duncan College Demo Video |
 Marshawn
Evans - Beauty Queen turned Corporate Attorney; NBC's
Apprentice ContestantPrice Range: $4000 - $6000 Categories: Women in Society, Attitude, Law, Motivation, Education
As one of the nation’s leading experts on the art of
maximizing human potential,
Entertainment
Attorney MARSHAWN EVANS is Founder of
MEU Consulting,
a corporate life-enrichment consulting firm focusing on peak
performance, diversity, workforce readiness, and dynamic
leadership strategies.
MEU consults with
Fortune 500 Companies and human resource departments on leading
peak performance strategies, while offering unique insight
from her experiences working with professional athletes,
practicing as an employment lawyer, and as a national competitor.
As a pioneering woman in the world of professional sports,
she is President of EDGE 3M Sports
& Entertainment (www.edge3m.com) ‑ a brand management
firm responsible for elevating the profile of elite
entertainers and athletes in the
NBA and
NFL, helping make her clients peak performers on and off the field.
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 Demetrius
Walker - Owner; dangerousNEGRO
clothing linePrice Range: $1800 - $2500 Topics: Entrepreneurship, Black Empowerment, Marketing Demetrius Darnell Walker is a native New Yorker. Born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx, Demetrius represents not only the merits of higher education, but street knowledge as well. Currently, Demetrius serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of dN Group LLC, the parent company of dangerousNEGRO. Through dangerousNEGRO, Demetrius is able to spread the message of Black uplift via apparel design, writing, and lecturing. Read More... Links: DangerousNegro Spreads its Message on BET 2007 DangerousNegro Catalog |
 Nikki
Taylor - Teenage Mother turned Lawyer and
EntrepreneurPrice Range: $1500 - $3500 Categories: Education, Motivation, Women in Society, Image/Self Esteem “Nikki” Taylor-Compton, a former teenage mother, is a native of Louisville, KY and the eldest child of eight. She is also a graduate of Berea College and just recently graduated from the University of Louisville with both her law degree (J.D.) and her Master of Business Administration (MBA). Nikki enjoys using her experiences to motivate others. She openly speaks of her successes and failures in hopes to make a difference in the lives of many. Nikki’s speaking style is straight-forward, thought-provoking, and honest. She is very knowledgeable and HER MESSAGE IS POWERFUL! She is captivating and you will enjoy every moment. Her speeches are tailored to inspire, motivate, and give each individual valuable tips and tools for the present to pursue their own future. She is valuable to all age groups. Links: One Sheet summary - Nikki Taylor |
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Cherry Collier - The Attitude Magician Price Range: $3500 - $5500 Categories: Attitude, Motivation, Women in Society, Image/Self-Esteem, Education One day Dr. Cherry had it all: a 6-figure job, both parents living, a loving and supportive relationship, and all the other things that go along with the fairy tale life. Suddenly, her dreams were turned inside out; forcing her to make some very tough life choices. Her greatest choice was deciding to view her cup as half full rather than half empty. Read More... Video Footage from Dr. Collier: Interview with Dr. Collier Preview Video of Dr. Collier Articles/Documents: Your Personal Board of Directors |
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Cyrus M. Ellis - Educator, Black Male Counselor;
Diversity Expert Price Range: $3000 - $5000 Categories: Education, Psychology, Image/Self-Esteem, Drug Abuse Topics: "It's All Gumbo to Me - Issues facing African American Males and Emotional Effects of Racism." "We Need a Re-Mix - Rap Music and the Impact on the Black Authenticity." Dr. Cyrus M. Ellis is one of the leading and most provocative counseling education scholars in the African-American community. Growing up in the Gulf Coast region of Louisiana, Dr. Ellis understands the overlapping nature of people, race, class and culture. Dr. Ellis has also developed a social-political understanding of how one's environment plays a role in the response of African-American males towards society. Read more... Links: Topic Sheet: We Need a Re-Mix Topic Sheet: It's All Gumbo to Me |
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Price Range: $3000 - $5000 Topics: Stay Driven - Overcoming Adversity Battling Negativity Becoming an Internet Entrepreneur Marcus Parker was born in Port Arthur, TX in 1974. From growing up in an area known for high unemployment rates and drug abuse, to discovering his biological father at age 17, Marcus has displayed a remarkable ability to use the negatives in his life to propel him to achieve. Parker graduated from Lincoln High School in Port Arthur in 1993, and immediately joined the United States Air Force. Read More... Links for Marcus: |
Dr. Boyce Watkins -
Professor, Author, and Social Activist
Dr. Boyce Watkins has presented his message to millions, appearing regularly on CNN, ESPN, Fox News, and many more national media outlets. Although Dr. Watkins has his Ph.D. in finance, he is also an expert on a variety of topics including education and black social commentary. Read more... Video Footage of Dr. Watkins:
Dr.
Boyce Watkins Talks About College Attendance of Minorities
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 Vondell
Richmond - Owner; Open Mind Productions and
Sophisticated RomancePrice Range: $2500 - $3500 Categories: Leadership, Education, Entrepreneurship, Entertainment Topics: Entrepreneurship: "CEO of Self" College Leadership: "The Mind, Body, and Soul of a Leader. Building Strong Leadership Characteristics" Soon to release Sophisticated Romance his feature film debut as actor/writer, Vondell knows that racial boundaries are no respecter of talent. Vondell recently toured the nation in the play Cover Girls by Bishop T.D. Jakes where he originated the role of Shadrach Brewster. Prior to that was a stop at the John F. Kennedy Center, in The Color Of Justice, a Theatreworks/USA children’s production about Thurgood Marshall and Brown vs. The Board of Education. He earned his MFA in acting from Mason Gross School of the Arts, at Rutgers University. As an actor, he has appeared in over 35 productions to include (Oberon) in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, (Clay) in Black, (Doc) in Blues for an Alabama Sky, (Harold) in Orphans, and (Det. Cole) in Stop Kiss. Read More... Links: |
 Nicholas
Pearce - Youth Speaker; MIT Graduate; Business
Speaker and Religious ScholarPrice Range: $1500 - $2000 Categories: Motivation, Education, Religion, Leadership A native of Chicago, Rev. Nicholas Pearce has established himself as a scholar, speaker, and community servant. Nicholas describes himself as "most importantly, a servant of God and others" and has a true passion for helping people. He was baptized and received the gift of the Holy Spirit at the age of six and has been highly involved in many areas of church work. Nicholas answered the call to preach and teach the Word of God at the age of seventeen and currently serves as an Associate Minister of the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, IL under the leadership of Bishop Arthur M. Brazier. He has been privileged to conduct several workshops and give numerous keynotes and speeches across the nation, including the distinguished Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Undergraduate Address at MIT in 2004. Read more... |
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