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Category: Diversity, Inclusion
As our world shrinks, it is essential that we learn to embrace what makes us each unique. A diverse workforce can increase retention, productivity, and your organization's ability to cope with change. Improve your organization’s responsiveness to an increasingly diverse customer base, improving relations with the surrounding community, increasing your team’s ability to cope with change, and expanding creativity. If your organization is looking for a diversity speaker be it Female, African American, Latino, Civil Rights, Social Justice, or an LGBTQ speaker, or a speaker for MLK Day, Speakers.com has the right speaker for you!
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Mahzarin Banaji
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Harvard Psychologist, Unconscious Bias Expert, and Best Selling Co-Author of Blindspot
Harvard Psychologist, Unconscious Bias Expert, and Best Selling Co-Author of Blindspot Dr. Mahzarin Banaji is an experimental psychologist who also uses neuroimaging (fMRI) to explore the implications of her work for questions of individual responsibility and social justice in democratic …
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Massachusetts, United States
Desmond Clark
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Entrepreneur Speaker, Philanthropist, Former All-Pro Tight End for the Chicago Bears
Entrepreneur Speaker, Philanthropist, Former All-Pro Tight End for the Chicago Bears Desmond Clark has built a strong reputation as a former NFL player with the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago Bears. Desmond has taken his leadership skills from on …
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Illinois, United States
Dominique Dawes
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Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner
Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner Dominique Dawes is best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast who competed in three Olympic Games, winning team medals in all three Olympic Games becoming …
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Maryland, United States
Richard Florida
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World's Leading Urbanist, Renowned Economist, and Best-Selling Author
World’s Leading Urbanist, Renowned Economist, and Best-Selling Author of Rise of the Creative Class Richard Florida is the Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. A Global Research Professor at New York …
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Canada
Vonetta Flowers
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First African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal
First-Ever African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal On February 19, 2002, people in Alabama were glued to their TV’s, curious to see how the state’s only bobsledder would perform against the rest of the world. In …
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Florida, United States
Beverly Gooden
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#WhyIStayed Creator, Domestic Violence Activist, Consultant & Writer
#WhyIStayed Creator, Domestic Violence Activist, Consultant & Writer Beverly Gooden is an award-winning social activist, speaker, women’s health advocate, content creator, and originator of a viral Twitter movement. #WhyIStayed was named by TIME as one of the Top 10 Hashtags …
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Texas, United States
Daymond John
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Successful Entrepreneur, Marketing & Branding Expert, Founder of FUBU clothing brand and Star of ABC's Shark Tank
Business Leader, Marketing & Branding Expert, Founder of FUBU clothing brand and Star of ABC’s Shark Tank An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his …
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New York, United States
Magic Johnson
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LA Lakers Legend, NBA Hall of Famer, CEO, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur
LA Lakers Legend, NBA Hall of Famer, CEO, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, an investment conglomerate that provides high-quality products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse …
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California, United States
Jacqueline Joyner Kersee
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Considered by many to be "The World’s Greatest Female Athlete."
Olympic Gold Medalist, Widely Regarded as “The World’s Greatest Female Athlete” Jackie Joyner-Kersee is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. Sports Illustrated for Women voted Jackie Female Athlete of the 20th Century and ESPN named her one …
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Missouri, United States
Dr. Bernice A. King
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Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lawyer, Minister and Author
Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lawyer, Minister and Author Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, orator, peace advocate, and Chief Executive Officer of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King …
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Georgia, United States
Lisa Ling
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Women's Activist, Investigative Journalist, Executive Producer of CNN's This is Life
Women’s Activist, Investigative Journalist, Executive Producer of CNN’s This is Life Lisa is the Executive Producer and host of This is Life on CNN, now its eighth season. For the show, Lisa has embedded with a notorious biker club and …
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California, United States
Lucy Liu
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Actress, Model, Artist, Film Producer & Director
Actress, Model, Artist, Film Producer & Director Keynote speaker Lucy Liu is a star who requires no introduction. Known internationally for her impressive performances across television and film, Lucy is a chameleon of the arts and of different genres, proving …
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$50,000 or greater
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New York, United States
Ana Navarro
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Strategist, CNN Political Analyst & Co-Host of ABC's The View
Strategist, CNN Political Analyst, Keynote Speaker & Co-Host of ABC’s The View Ana Navarro is a well-known Republican strategist, political analyst for CNN, CNN en Español, and Telemundo, and co-host of ABC’s The View. She is also a political contributor …
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Florida, United States
Judge Victoria Pratt
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Judge, Lawyer, Professor, and Renowned Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
Judge, Lawyer, Professor, and Renowned Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Driven. Innovative. Inspiring. These are a few of the words used to describe Judge Victoria Pratt who has gained national and international acclaim for her commitment to reforming the criminal justice …
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New Jersey, United States
Alice Walker
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of The Color Purple and Activist
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of The Color Purple and Activist Alice Walker is an internationally celebrated writer, poet and activist whose books include seven novels, four collections of short stories, four children’s books, and volumes of essays and poetry. She won …
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California, United States
Cornel West
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Renowned Public Intellectual, Professor, and Groundbreaking Author of Race Matters and Democracy Matters
Renowed Public Intellectual, Professor, and Groundbreaking Author of Race Matters and Democracy Matters Cornel West is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. Professor West is now at Union Theological Seminary, in New York City, where he has previously taught. He …
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$50,000 or greater
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New Jersey, United States
Paul Allen
Founder of Ancestry.com, Tech Entrepreneur & Innovation Expert
Founder of Ancestry.com, Tech Entrepreneur & Innovation Expert Paul has said that if he has one entrepreneurial superpower, it’s asking questions at scale. He first asked how we can connect to our past – the answer? Founding Ancestry.com. He now …
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Utah, United States
Deborah Archer
President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) The first person of color to lead America’s premiere civil rights and civil liberties organization in its over 100-year history, Deborah Archer is a leading civil rights and civil liberties advocate, civil …
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New York, United States
Patty Arvielo
Inspirational Latino Entrepreneur and CEO & Co-Founder of New American Funding
Inspirational Hispanic Entrepreneur and CEO & Co-Founder of a Top Mortgage Lender Patty Arvielo started her career in the financial industry at 16 years old with a hard work ethic, boundless curiosity, and a thirst to succeed. Over forty years …
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Nevada, United States
Hayley Barnard
Inclusive Leadership, Diversity, and Unconscious Bias Thought Leader
Inclusive Leadership, Diversity, and Unconscious Bias Thought Leader Hayley Barnard is an expert in unconscious bias as well as diversity and inclusion. She is the Managing Director and Diversity Strategist at MIX Diversity Developers Ltd, a consultancy firm specialising in …
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United Kingdom
Chris Bashinelli
United Nations Speaker, National Geographic Young Explorer, PBS TV Host and Cross-Cultural Expert
United Nations Speaker, National Geographic Young Explorer, PBS TV Host and Cross-Cultural Expert Chris Bashinelli, also known as, “Bash”, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. After a decade long acting career including an appearance on the HBO hit …
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Texas, United States
Samuel Betances
Diversity Consultant, Educator, and Sociologist
Diversity Consultant, Educator, and Sociologist Dr. Samuel Betances has decades of experience inspiring teams of people to aim high, appreciate their differences and work together toward a better future. His passion is to increase the cultural competencies of mission-driven teams …
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Illinois, United States
Dr. Lonise P. Bias
Social Services Advocate, Community Activist and Inspirational Speaker
Social Services Advocate, Community Activist and Inspirational Speaker Dr. Lonise Bias has moved from grief to empowerment, passing on over thirty years of wisdom inspiring, encouraging and empowering her audiences. She has become a internationally known motivational speaker, trainer, certified …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Maryland, United States
Dustin Lance Black
Academy Award Winning Screenwriter of MILK, Creator and Executive Producer of When We Rise, and LGBT Rights Activist
Academy Award Winning Screenwriter of MILK, Creator and Executive Producer of When We Rise, and LGBT Rights Activist Dustin Lance Black is a screenwriter, filmmaker and social activist. He has won the Academy Award® and two WGA Awards for Best …
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California, United States
Charles Blow
Visual Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times, CNN Contributor & NY Times Best-selling Author, Fire Shut Up in My Bones
Visual Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times, CNN Contributor & NY Times Best-selling Author, Fire Shut Up in My Bones Charles M. Blow is the Visual Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times, where his weekly column appears every Saturday. …
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New York, United States
Kim Blue
Chief People Office of OpenExchange, Former Global Head of People Experience Partners for Zoom, and Senior HR Manager for Microsoft
Chief People Office of OpenExchange, Former Global Head of People Experience Partners for Zoom, and Senior HR Manager for Microsoft With keen insights and a strategic perspective, Kim Blue helps people align their passions, talents, and values for success. Global Head of …
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Georgia, United States
Walter Bond
Peak Performance Expert, Business Consultant, Former NBA Athlete and Sports Broadcaster, Known as "Mr. Accountability"
Peak Performance Expert, Business Consultant, Former NBA Athlete and Sports Broadcaster, Known as “Mr. Accountability” Walter Bond is a former NBA athlete, a former sports broadcaster, and a motivational speaker. For nearly two decades, Walter Bond has been a premier …
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Florida, United States
Donna Brazile
Veteran Democratic Political Strategist, Adjunct Professor, Author, and Syndicated Columnist
Veteran Democratic Political Strategist, Adjunct Professor, Author, and Syndicated Columnist Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is an adjunct professor, author, syndicated columnist, television political commentator, Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic National Committee, and former …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Christine Brennan
Award-Winning USA Today Sports Columnist, Television Commentator, and Best-Selling Author
Award-Winning USA Today Sports Columnist, Television Commentator, and Best-Selling Author Christine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for USA Today, a commentator for ABC News, CNN, PBS NewsHour and National Public Radio, a best-selling author and a nationally-known speaker. …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Tarana Burke
Activist Author, and Founder of the #MeToo Movement
Activist Author, and Founder of the #MeToo Movement Tarana Burke is best known for founding the ‘me too’ Movement and has dedicated her life to social justice work and giving strength to those who experienced sexual trauma or harassment. Honored …
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New York, United States