Community Activism Speakers

Chaz Shepherd

20th Century Self-Motivational & Inspirational Speaker, dedicated to helping you become Better

Topics : Black History Month, Community Activism, Entertainment, Motivational, Religious, Success, Young Black Men
Speaker Fee : Call For Quote
Travels From : Pennsylvania

Chaz Shepherd is a Singer, Writer, Producer, Composer, Actor, Speaker, Activist, and Host. From singing your soul happy and invoking a better you to hosting the Apollo theater, Chaz reaches for you one way or another. Chaz Shepherd was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he still lives. The son of the great Cheryl Shepherd and Ronald Shepherd, Chaz inherited creative talent and Charisma that pleasantly touches the hearts of those who experi...

Christopher Chestnut

National Emerging Leader

Topics : 100 Black Men, Academic, College Leadership, Community Activism, Community Outreach, Constitution Day, Emancipation Proclamation , Law School, Leadership, Multicultural Affairs, Race Relations
Speaker Fee : $5,000 - $10,000
Travels From : Florida

"Pursuing Justice...Because You Deserve It" Acknowledged by President Barack Obama as a National Emerging Leader, Christopher M. Chestnut, Esq. is America’s next great voice for legal justice. Chestnut, a Florida native and graduate of Florida State and University of Florida’s Levine School of Law, served on the Florida finance team for then presidential candidate Obama, which helped lead to a convincing victory in the battleground state. ...

Michael Blake

From No House to the White House: One of the People Behind President Obama's Re-election.

Topics : Association, Black Men , Civil Rights, College Motivational, Community Activism, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Government, Organizational Development, Political, Young Black Men, Youth Entrepreneurship
Speaker Fee : $5,000 - $10,000
Travels From : District Of Columbia

Michael BlakeMichael Blake humbly refers to the words of his mother who said that they went “From No House to The White House”.Michael is the National Deputy Director of Operation Vote, which oversees the constituency outreach programs for the Obama For America campaign.Operation Vote oversees all efforts to constituencies including but not limited to: African-Americans, Youth, Women, Hispanic, Faith, Veterans, Jewish, LGBT & Asian American Pacif...

Ayinde Jean-Baptiste

Son of the African Diaspora, committed to reclaiming revolutionary black pasts toward revolutionary human futures.

Topics : Black Men , Civil Rights, Community Activism, Leadership, Political, Youth Leadership
Speaker Fee : $2,500 - $5,000
Travels From : New York

Ayinde Jean-Baptiste is neither an entertainer nor the next ‘great black leader’. He is a Sanba, a Kreyol appellation which encompasses poet/ griot/ keeper of memory/ servant of truth. Born in Brooklyn, on Umoja, the youngest child of a hard, demanding love, he was raised in Chicago and Evanston, IL as a member of a large extended family of blood and political relations, and as a master of ceremonies. He has shared his truth in hundreds of settin...

Joy Cook

Servant Leader who has dedicated her life to changing the world through strategic communication, community service, and women’s empowerment

Topics : Community Activism, Internet Marketing, Marketing, Media, Political, Social Media, Young Black Women
Speaker Fee : $2,500 - $5,000
Travels From : North Carolina

Joy CookJoy Cook is an experienced professional in making and fostering relationships through digital engagement. This has placed her among top professionals in managing the online community. Affectionately, titled “Ms. Twitter” by the front page of a popular publication, Joy has positioned herself as one of the nation's top authorities on Twitter (@JoyCookPR). Joy took her Twitter talents to the White House when she was selected as one of the i...

Nigel Walker

Teacher • Author • Poet • Speaker • Community Activist

Topics : Arts, Community Activism, Education, Motivational, Youth Motivational
Speaker Fee : $1,500 - $2,500
Travels From : Georgia

Nigel L. WalkerThrough his education, professional experience, and community service, Nigel L. Walker has developed into an esteemed educator, poet, author, motivational speaker and community activist. He is a 2010 - 2011 Teacher of the Year Candidate and honored member of the Biltmore (now Covington) Who's Who Professional Registry for excellence in education. He has published 2 poetry books and has recently released his newest work, The Undergr...

Dr. Edward Summers

Scholar, Educator, Motivational Speaker, and Community Advocate

Topics : Academic, Black Men , College Leadership, Community Activism, Economic Development, Education, Government
Speaker Fee : $1,500 - $2,500
Travels From : New York

Dr. Edward SummersEducator, Scholar, Professor, Motivational Speaker, and Political ScientistEdward Summers is one of the youngest executives in higher education and a prominent voice on issues such as access to higher education, cost, affordability, management of higher education, developing sound community and government relations programs, and institutional effectiveness and management. He also conducts research on politics, community and econ...

Yusuf Tura

Creating Awareness Through Eco-Friendly Inspiration

Topics : Black Men , College Motivational, Community Activism, Green Technology, Public Service, Success, Youth Entrepreneurship, Youth Motivational
Speaker Fee : $1,500 - $2,500
Travels From : Washington

Yusuf TuraYusuf Tura is an extraordinary human being with an extraordinary story. His story starts when he was just a young shepherd in Ethiopia amidst a terrible civil war in his homeland. He was forced to flee the country and found safety in a Kenyan refugee camp. Life was hard, but less hard than the situation he left behind. His life would change after he was brought to the United States after being picked up from his camp by a church group...

Bryant Webb

A 30-Year-Old Triple Threat (Doctor, Lawyer & Social Entrepreneur) specializing in Healthcare, Health Law and Health Policy.

Topics : College Motivational, Community Activism, Health & Fitness, Healthcare, Political, Social Entrepreneurship, Young Black Men
Speaker Fee : $1,500 - $2,500
Travels From : New York

Bryant Cameron WebbBryant Cameron Webb, M.D., J.D. is a Resident Physician in Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Virginia, majoring in interdisciplinary studies through the University’s Echols Scholars program. After leaving U.Va., he sharpened his interests by developing a combined MD/JD graduate education program. He received his Juris Doctorate a...

Charlene Holloway

Black R.N. specializing in Civil Rights,marched beside Dr. M.L.King, Jr in 1961, jailed at 13 yrs.for social changes

Topics : At Risk Youth, Author, Career, Civil Rights, Community Activism, Young Black Women
Speaker Fee : $1,000 - $2,500
Travels From : Kentucky

Charlene Hampton Holloway, RN, author of WHITLOCK'S COMPOSITIONS, is a retired R.N. born in Louisville, KY. She is a graduate of JCTC, 1975. Mrs. Holloway also attended Western Kentucky University. She has been married to Chet Holloway, formerly of Breckinridge County, KY for nearly 44 years. They have two adult daughters, 1992 graduates of University of Louisville and one adult son who attended University of Louisville. Mrs. Holloway has ...

Chris Tyson

Law Professor specializing in urban issues, race and politics.

Topics : Black Men , College Leadership, College Motivational, Community Activism, Constitution Day, Emancipation Proclamation , Law School, Political, Prison Outreach, Race Relations , Young Black Men, Youth Motivational
Speaker Fee : $1,000 - $2,500
Travels From : Louisiana

Christopher J. Tyson is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. His teaching and scholarship focuses on the areas of local government law, real estate and urban development. Professor Tyson’s interests also include matters of race, politics and youth mentoring. Prior to joining the faculty of the LSU Law Center, he practiced as a real estate and land use attorney with the law firm Jones Walker...

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