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Family Speakers

An African-American family is a delicate structure that affects the life and psychological needs of all members involved. Family life is an essential part of human well-being and tends to have the heaviest impact on young children and adolescents as they go through crucial stages of mental development. Being well informed about healthy family functionality, parenting essentials, personal financial management and other similar family-oriented topics can greatly benefit you and the members of your family. To book a speaker that can teach all of these skills and more that have yet to be mentioned, feel free to look through Great Black Speaker’s African-American public speakers for hire.

Judge Karen Mills-FrancisJudge Karen Mills-Francis has a colorful and engaging style that is as distinctive as her bold burgundy robe and her bright blonde hair. As quick to aid the helpless as she is to dismiss the hare-brained, Judge Karen confidently dished out justice to a national television audience with the half-hour syndicated courtroom series, Judge Karen. She is famous for the lines "Stay in your Lane, I know how to Drive". For fall 201...


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Herman E. Bulls

From Alabama to West Point to Harvard to the Board Room--A leadership and financial journey. How to make it, keep it, and give it back.

Herman E. BullsInternational Director & Chairman, Public InstitutionsJones Lang LaSalle President & CEO Bulls Advisory Group, LLCCurrent Board Positions USAA, Exelis (NYSE); Comfort Systems, USA (NYSE); Rasmussen College; New York State Teachers' Retirement System (Real Estate Advisory Council); West Point Association of GraduatesRelevant Experience Herman Bulls is the founder and Chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle’s highly acclaimed Public Instit...


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Dr. Alduan Tartt

“Bringing Positive Psychology to the People”

Dr. Alduan Tartt is a positive psychologist, professional speaker, parenting, teen and relationship expert. He provides positive, empowering and relationship-enhancing advice for all ages. He is author of The RING FORMULA: How to Be The Only Woman He Ever Needs, a dating guide for women who wish to date and keep the man of their dreams. He teaches teen girls How To Date A Boy to promote healthy dating, self-respect and pregnancy prevention. He is...


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Hasani Pettiford

Nation's authority on male/female relationships, human sexuality, and men's issues,

For over a decade, award-winning speaker and author Hasani Pettiford has been a recognized authority on human sexuality, interpersonal relationships and personal growth and development.  Hasani has directly impacted the lives of many as he fulfills his mission to change the way men and women relate to one another, putting them on the path to more meaningful relationships.   As the founder and president of Touch & Agree Family Institute, a relat...


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Valerie Coleman Morris

Valerie Coleman Morris is your guide to a deep and emotionally intellectual understanding of individual financial responsibility from cradle to grave.

Valerie Coleman MorrisValerie Coleman Morris, a former CNN domestic and international correspondent/anchor is considered a northern California Bay Area native when it comes to television news. She began her career in the early 70s in San Francisco at KRON-TV as a reporter and then KGO-TV as a long time anchor.Valerie was an Air Force kid who lived in England, France, Scotland and Japan by the time she was a junior in high school. She’s a graduate...


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Lamar and Ronnie Tyler

Founders of BlackandMarriedWithKids.com specializing in Relationships, Parenting, and building a Movement via Social Media.

Lamar and Ronnie TylerLamar and Ronnie Tyler make up the husband and wife power pair behind Black and Married with Kids, the largest independent African American marriage and parenting site on the web. Fed up with the pervasive negative images of black marriage in the media, Lamar and Ronnie started the site to combat the negativity by focusing on positive messages about marriage in the black community. Armed with a passion for empowering marrie...


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Towanna Freeman

Award Winning Author | Life and Career Strategist | Advocate for Teen Girls

Towanna B. Freeman is one of those rare “Triple Threat Women.” She is an entrepreneur, mother of two, and a military wife. She is a successful life coach, inspirational speaker and advocate for young women. Freeman conducts workshops and conferences where she imparts a life-changing message that presents hope and inspiration. It is her purpose. It is her success. So much, in fact, that she has co-authored an award winning book, Purposeful Action,...


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George DuvallGeorge Duvall is a motivational speaker, consultant and comedian who shares his positive message of success with schools and organizations across America. George spent 15 years of his life in foster care and youth facilities. Now he speaks to audiences about the importance of education, fun, family and fatherhood using humor and his own unique journey from struggle to success.  George has presented at over 500 events over the past ...


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Sheldon Candis

Baltimore native whose debut feature film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival

Baltimore native Sheldon Candis is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Candis’ documentary THE DWELLING, chronicles the lives of two homeless men living along Tokyo's Sumida Gawa. The film is being distributed by Scion and Giant Robot magazine. Candis’ short film THE WALK tells the dramatic story of a wheelchair-bound septuagenarian who builds a robot suit with his grandson in an attempt to walk again. Sheldon has also created viral ...


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George James, Jr.

Relationship Expert that blends years of experience as a Licensed Therapist with practical every day situations.

George James, Jr.George James, Jr., is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works extensively with adolescent and adult men on various issues. He also specializes in helping couples improve the quality of their relationship, reconcile conflicts and overcome intense situations such as affairs, parenting struggles and loss of a loved one. Mr. James is a nationally recognized speaker, workshop leader and lecturer on various topics. He has h...


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Shauntrice Martin

Mother, artist, and entrepreneur interested in at-risk youth advocacy

Born and raised is Louisville, KY, Shauntrice Martin comes from a family of sharecroppers. She is a single mother, independent artist, and doula who has worked in the DC metro area with at-risk youth for seven years. She is an alumnus of the University of Louisville and is currently working towards a masters degree in Counseling from the International Institute of Restorative Practices. Shauntrice Martin is the creator of NappyQueen.com and she h...


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