Great Black Speakers

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

 

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity's foundation is based on Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. For nearly 100 years, Phi Beta Sigma has been producing leaders of all kinds in every industry and country. The Sigmas completely understand the Power of One and the importance of black people to unite for the next level of service.

 

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 Bigger and Better Business, Education, Social Action, or a Founders Day Banquet, our speakers will be able to excite your crowd and help you hold up the ideals of Phi Beta Sigma high in the sky!

Featured Speakers of the Month 

 

Frank R. Woodbeck Frank 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. 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 - 16 years of experience counseling mental health disorders, personal adjustment, education issues, addictive disorders, and career development.

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

 

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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