Great Black Speakers

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

 

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity prides itself on making a difference in the lives of black people. For nearly 100 years, Omega Psi Phi has been producing leaders of all kinds in every industry and country. Everything rises and falls on Leadership and who knows this point better than Omega Psi Phi.

 

The speakers below are the direct recommendations of Great Black Speakers director, Lawrence Watkins, who has been a fellow Greek member of since Fall 2002. Whether you are looking for a speaker for Achievement Week, the Scholarship Program, or a Founders Day Banquet, our speakers will be able to excite your crowd and help you hold up the ideals of Omega Psi Phi high as the sky!

Featured Speakers of the Month

 

Rasheed Ali Cromwell Rasheed Ali-Cromwell, JD - Owner of The Harbor Institute and Leadership Speaker


Price Range: Call for Quote

Topics: Black History, Diversity, Motivation, Peak Performance, Leadership 

RASHEED-ALI CROMWELL, ESQ., Founder. Attorney Rasheed-Ali Cromwell has been involved extensively in leadership throughout his academic and professional career. Mr. Cromwell graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, and was honored with the University's "Excellence in Leadership Award" for his progressive efforts and extensive work in Student Government. He had the distinct honor to serve as Student Government President and Vice-Basileus of the Mu Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Mr. Cromwell continued his leadership efforts in law school serving as class president, associate editor of the law review, and was honored, by his peers, as Thurgood Marshall 3L Student of the Year for his scholastic and leadership contributions to the University. Read more...


 

Boyce WatkinsDr. Boyce Watkins - The People's Scholar who specializes in finance, education, and black social commentary

Price Range: Call for Quote

Topics: Financial Empowerment, , Black Social Commentary, Motivation, Educational Excellence

Dr. Boyce Watkins is one of the most highly sought after African-American scholars in the world. Specializing in financial psychology, educational motivation, and black social commentary, Dr. Watkins has presented his message to millions, making regular appearances on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, ABC News, BET, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Black Enterprise Magazine and many more national media outlets. Brilliant, articulate, and practical, Dr. Watkins is a world-leading authority in Finance and Investing. In his fifth and most recent book, "Financial Lovemaking 101 - Merging assets with your partner in ways that feel good", Dr. Watkins explains why millions of couples destroy their relationships with financially questionable choices. His test for FIV, the Financial Irresponsibility Virus, is one of many creative techniques used to get American couples to talk about money. Read more...

 

Links:

-. Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About College

 

-. Managing your Money Rhyme

 

-. Strictly for the Haters

 

  Al DuncanAl Duncan - America's Leading Youth Empowerment Advocate

Price Range: $4,000 - $7,500

Topics: Entrepreneurism, Motivation, Empowerment, Communication, Personal Branding

Al “The Inspiration” Duncan is like a breath of fresh air - stimulating!

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. He is also the former executive producer and host of The State of the Mind Address, a self-development television program. Read more...

Links:

-. It's All Mental Photo

 

-. Al Duncan Promotional Material

 

 

Dr. Cyrus M. EllisDr. Cyrus M. Ellis - Father of the gourmet Chocolate Chip Cookie industry

Price Range: $2,000 - $3,500

Topics: Black History, Psychology, Diversity, Image/Self-Esteem, Military, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse

Cyrus Marcellus Ellis earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counselor Education from The Curry School of Education at The University of Virginia. While at the University of Virginia, Dr. Ellis was awarded the William Van Hoose Memorial Award from The Curry School of Education Foundation in April of 1999.

Dr. Ellis earned a Masters degree in Counseling Services and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. While at Rider, Dr. Ellis was awarded the Lincoln Scott Walter Award in Counseling in 1996 and earned a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve in 1992. Read more...

 

Links:

DOC
It's All Gumbo to Me Press Release

 

AUDIO
Black Male Authenticity

 

Kelvin JonesKelvin Jones - Marketing and Branding Expert

Price Range: $3,000 - $6,000


Topics:
Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Branding, Sports/Athletics, Inspirational

Kelvin Jones, also known as "KT", has a Dual Degree in Marketing and Public Relations. He is a Marketing and Branding expert and the CEO of the J&A Marketing Group (www.thejamarketinggroup.com ) He has successfully worked with corporate giants such as Coca Cola and Institutions of Higher learning such as The University of Georgia. He has a starring role in the documentary: "Yes is the destination no is how you get there THE GO FOR NO MOVIE. He is also the author of "80 Pound Chimp or 800 POUND GORILLA, Which One Are You ?" which helps people tap into their courageous and confident spirit (GORILLA) to find success in Business and LIFE. Read more...

 

Frank R. WoodbeckFrank R. Woodbeck

Price Range: $1,500 - $2,500


Topics:
Financial & Tax Planning, Empowerment, Careers, Entrepreneurism, Media, Motivation

Frank Woodbeck is a native of Buffalo, New York currently residing in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mr. Woodbeck has developed expertise in personal finance, with proficiency in credit building, maintenance and repair which serves the needs of citizens of all ages, particularly those in their young adult college years as they establish financial independence (see below). He also has vast experience in the communications industry, being one of the first and highest ranking African-American managers in broadcasting and cable television history, with three of the largest and most prestigious communications companies in the world.

Frank’s current goal is to teach and empower others, particularly young adults, to control their destinies to the greatest degree possible, especially in personal finance.

Frank currently serves as a Commissioner on the Nevada Commission for Economic Development, appointed by Governor Gibbons in July 2007 to a three year term; as well as establishing his own management consulting firm. Read more...

 

Additional Speakers 

To view a complete list of our speakers, please click HERE.

 

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill - Professor at Temple University, Hip Hop Intellectual 

Dr. Farrah Gray - Investment Mogul and Author of Reallionare. Made his first million at age 14.

Jesse Jackson - Founder of Rainbow PUSH coalition and Social Activist.

Dr. Julianne Malvauex - Economist, Author, and Commentator. CEO of Last Word Productions.

Dr. Lee Jones - Founder of Inspire Magazine and TV Talk Show Personality.

Nikki Taylor - J.D./MBA - Motivational Speakers, Former Teenage Mother who overcame.

Lynette Khalfani - Best Selling Author and Personal Finance Expert.

Lauren Lake, J.D. - TV Personality, Entertainment Law Specialist, and Social Activist.



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