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Whether you are looking for a speaker for graduation, a panel discussion, or a full day event, Great Black Speakers can accommodate you. Below are a few of the most famous and top motivational speakers that have a passion to enlighten the youth about the benefits that an education can bring.

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Les Brown - Speaker, Author, TV Personality Price Range: $20,000 - $30,000 Categories: Motivation, Celebrity, Presentation Skills A renowned speaker, author, and TV personality, Les Brown has risen to national prominence by delivering a high energy message that tells people how to shake off mediocrity and live up to their greatness. Les has electrified audiences from Fortune 500 companies to inner-city youth with the message of his own life and the struggles he has overcome. Born a twin in low-income section of Miami, Florida, Les and his twin brother, Wes, were adopted at six weeks of age by Miss Mamie Brown, a single woman who had very little education and financial means, but a very big heart. Read More...		Dr. Julianne Malveaux - College President, Economist, and Women's Activist Price Range: $10,000 - $12,000 Categories: Black History, Women in Society, Motivation, Media Dr. Julianne Malveaux is the President of Bennett College for Women. Recognized for her progressive and insightful observations, she is also an economist, author and commentator, and has been described by Dr. Cornel West as “the most iconoclastic public intellectual in the country.” Dr. Malveaux’s contributions to the public dialogue on issues such as race, culture, gender, and their economic impacts, are shaping public opinion in 21st century America. Read More...
Dr. Boyce Watkins - Professor, Author, and Social Activist Price Range: $3500 - $7000 Categories: Motivation, Education, Leadership, Attitude, Media, Political Commentary 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 Argues for Jena 6 on CNN Dr. Boyce Watkins Speaks with Headline News About Oprah, Obama, and Upcoming Presidential Elections Dr. Boyce Watkins on The Black Enterprise Report		Dr. Cherry Collier - The Attitude Magician Price Range: $3500 - $5500 Categories: Attitude, Motivation, Women in Society, Image/Self-Esteem 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
Dr. Julia Hare - Motivational Lecturer, Relationship Expert, Educational Psychologist Price Range: $8000 - $12000 Categories: Women in Society, Relationships, Motivation, Political Commentary The dynamic motivational lecturer, relationship expert, author, social commentator and educational psychologist Dr. Julia Hare was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hare has appeared on several television programs offering her expertise and insights on male/female relationships, gender interactions in the workplace, mate selection, toxic relationships and matrimonial harmony. She has appeared on CNN & Company, C-SPAN, Tony Brown's Journal and Inside Edition. Hare has also spoken before the Congressional Black Caucus, participated in Tavis Smiley's "State of the Black Family" Conference and spoke at the annual Essence Empowerment Seminars at the Essence Magazine Culture Festival. Read More... Video of Dr. Hare: Dr. Hare Tells it Like it is...		Al "The Inspiration" Duncan Price Range: $3500 - $6000 Categories: Motivation, Leadership, Diversity, Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Education, Networking Al Duncan is like a breath of fresh air- stimulating! He is a high energy, high content, high impact speaker, lecturer, and motivational powerhouse. Al has delivered over 500 keynotes and 300 seminars to more than a quarter of a million people. Al is a self-development expert and columnist for The Black Collegian Magazine. He is the co-author of Unleash the Greatness Within You and he is the former executive producer and host of The State of the Mind Address, a self-improvement television program. Read more... Links: Al Duncan Promo Al Duncan College Demo Video
Demetrius Walker - Owner; dangerousNEGRO clothing line Price Range: $1800 - $2500 Topics: Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Marketing, Attitude 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		Dr. Farrah Gray - Celebrity Entrepreneur and Reallionare Price Range: $8000 - $11000 Categories: Marketing Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Attitude Dr. Farrah Gray was named as one of the most influential Black men in America by the National Urban League's Urban Influence Magazine. At 21 years old, he was recognized by Ebony Magazine as an entrepreneurial icon, business mogul and best-selling author. Raised in the improvised South side of Chicago, Dr. Gray defied the odds and became a self-made millionaire by the age of 14. At the age of 21, he became Dr. Farrah Gray, receiving an Honorary Doctorate degree of Humane Letters from Allen University. Read More... Links: Video Reel of Dr. Farrah Gray

Other Recommended Speakers

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Hall of Fame NBA Player; Historian; Author		Francine Ward - Lawyer, Author, Professional Speaker, Entrepreneur		Rene Godefroy - Change Management Expert and Survivor
Courtney Anderson - Extraordinary Woman; Laywer; Educator		Rasheed Ali Cromwell - Motivational Speaker; Personal Leadership Expert		Walter Bond - Motivational Speaker and Humorist
Gloria Jackson - Decendant of Booker T. Washington; Diversity Speaker		Chris Gardener - Real Life Character behind "The Pursuit of Happyness" starring Will Smith		Willie Jolley - Top Motivational Speaker and Change Agent
Jearlyn Steele - Motivational Singer		Marcus Allen - Former All Pro Running Back in NFL		Nikki Taylor - Teenage Mother turned lawyer and entrepreneur

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