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 Donna BrazileDonna Brazile is one of the best known, most influential African American women in modern American political life. She is Chair of the Democratic National Committee’s Voting Rights Institute (VRI), an organization established in 2001 to help protect and promote the rights of all Americans to participate in the political process. Read More... Boyce WatkinsDr. 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, and BET. Brilliant, articulate, and practical, Dr. Watkins is a world-leading authority in Finance and Investing. Read More... Marshawn EvansThe journey for entrepreneur, attorney and author, Marshawn Evans, J.D., stretches from being labeled a problem-child to becoming one of Glamour Magazine’s and USA Today’s top women in America. Now known to audiences as “Miss Peak Performance,” Marshawn has used her story to speak words of empowerment across the nation and on such leading media outlets as ABC, VH1, CNBC and PBS. Read More... Jason RobertsonJason Robertson knows what it takes to be a champion both on and off the field. Jason, who grew up in a single parent home on the Southside of Chicago, was drafted directly out of high school as the second pick for the New York Yankees in 1989. He enjoyed an 8-year career in professional baseball before starting and building Planned Packaging of Illinois Corporation - one of the nation's top minority business enterprises. Read More... DeShawn SnowDeShawn Snow is a philanthropist, a businesswoman and a busy mother of three boys, but she’s probably best known for her starring role on Bravo’s Reality Show “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” A respected public figure in her own right, DeShawn is the wife of celebrated fourteen-year NBA veteran, Eric Snow. Read More... Lawrence WatkinsLawrence Watkins is a 25-year old entrepreneur and owner of Great Black Speakers Bureau, an organization dedicated to helping universities and corporations find speakers for the events that they host throughout the year. Founded in January 2007, Great Black Speakers has quickly risen and has become a premier force in the speaking industry, boasting over 200 African-American speakers and over 50 university/corporate clients. Read More... Spike LeeAs a writer-director, actor, producer, author and educator, Spike Lee has revolutionized the role of black talent in cinema. Widely regarded as one of today’s premier American filmmakers, Lee is a forerunner in the do it yourself school of independent film. Read More... Judge Glenda HatchettJudge Glenda Hatchett presides over the syndicated show, "Judge Hatchett" currently in its 8th season. A visionary who knows how to get results, Judge Hatchett is renowned in the legal community for her groundbreaking courtroom style. Read More... Jordan ColemanJordan Coleman is GBS' youngest speaker of all time. He is the speaking voice for Tyrone the Moose on the Emmy Award Winning Nickelodeon show, The Backyardigans. The wildly popular animated series has become must see TV for the pre-school crowd. Read More... Shaun RobinsonEmmy Award-winning journalist and author Shaun Robinson is the weekend co-host and correspondent for the syndicated entertainment news show, "Access Hollywood”. Shaun is also the author of the new book, “Exactly As I Am: Celebrated Women Share Candid Advice with Today’s Girls on What it Takes to Believe in Yourself”. Read More... Kevin PowellKevin Powell is widely considered as one of America's most important voices in these early years of the 21st century. Powell is a political activist, poet, journalist, hip hop historian, and most recently a 2008 Candidate for Congress. Read More... Elon BomaniDr. Elon Bomani has developed into a dynamic international transformational leader and sought after inspirational speaker--Her rags to riches real estate story will astound you. This woman went from being a homeless mom to over a net worth of more than one million in just 18 months. Read More...
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Working with Great Black Speakers has been a real pleasure. Working out all of the details was easy because I was able to talk to you in a more laid-back, personal way than I would have expected; I felt that I was able to make a professional as well as personal connection, which made the process actually enjoyable. Also, when there were times of confusion on my part, dealing with the contracts and payment, it was nice to have someone who was willing to explain the details numerous times and help me to understand. It was also great to work with a company that was understanding of our needs and our experience.
Our overall experience with this organization was one of the most positive ones that we could ever ask for, and it really made this complicated process of organizing an event of this magnitude less stressful. RCMBA will definitely keep Great Black Speakers in mind when planning future events." - Troy Spence, The Roberto Clemente Minority Business Association
Our overall experience with this organization was one of the most positive ones that we could ever ask for, and it really made this complicated process of organizing an event of this magnitude less stressful. RCMBA will definitely keep Great Black Speakers in mind when planning future events." - Troy Spence, The Roberto Clemente Minority Business Association
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Wilmer J. Leon III, Ph.D. is a Political Scientist whose primary areas of expertise are Black Politics, American Government, and Public Policy. |  |
Dr. Debby Stroman is a faculty member of the Sport Administration specialization of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill |  |
T. Denise Manning imagined a future for herself and refused to stop short of her potential. Public Speaker, Iraq War Veteran, Forensic Criminologist, Law Student, and Active Humanitarian |
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Ryan Mack - President of Optimum Capital Management, Economic Empowerment Expert & Financial Advisor |
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Corey Dade - Journalist for the Wall Street Journal, Political & Social Commentator |
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Dee Marshall - Career and Business Coach; Motivational Speaker |
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Ayinde Jean-Baptiste - Community Organizer, Inspirational & Motivational Speaker |
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Gwin Minter - Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Health Educator |
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Shawn Edwards - Award Winning Film Critic, Film Writer, Producer & Journalist |
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Valerie Coleman Morris - Emmy Award Winning Journalist; Expert on Financial Literacy & Money Management |  |
Peniel Joseph - Black Empowerment Expert and Harvard University Professor. |
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Kwame Jackson - Entrepreneur, Contestant on NBC's The Apprentice, Motivational Speaker |
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Randal Pinkett -Entrepreneur, Contestant on NBC's The Apprentice, Motivational Speaker |
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Kimberly Reed - Expert on Professional Development, Public Speaking, and Diversity in the Workplace |
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Lee Jones - Professor & Author regarding Leadership, Organizational Development, and Cultural Issues |
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Stephan "Coach Q" Askew - Award Winning Youth Empowerment Coach |
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Kaplan Mobray - Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker & Branding Expert |
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Kim Brown - Expert in Health, Nutrition, Fitness, and Full Body Wellness; Youth Empowerment Coach |
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Ebony Garris - Celebrity Gossip Columnist & Leader in Urban Media |
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Fenorris Pearson- Global Business and Innovation Expert |
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Jamison Horton - Youth Pastor, Mentor, & Motivational Speaker; Leader in Personal Development |
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Towanna Freeman
is principal consultant of Towanna Freeman & Associates and founder of the Young Women's Empowerment Network,
George
James is a Marriage and Family Therapist
at the Council for Relationship's University City Office. He specializes in
working with couples and the wounds in their relationship. 
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