Abby Phillip
Keynote Speaker: Journalist & Anchor of "CNN NewsNight"; Author of "A Dream Deferred"
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Abby Phillip Biography
Abby Phillip is a television journalist who anchors "CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip," the network's weeknight primetime program airing at 10 p.m. ET. Phillip is recognized as the only Black woman to host a major primetime news program in the United States. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in government and began her journalism career writing for The Harvard Crimson, where she discovered her interest in the field.
Phillip started her professional reporting career as a White House reporter and blogger for Politico, covering campaign finance and lobbying. She later reported for ABC News and The Washington Post before transitioning to television. Phillip joined CNN to cover the Trump administration, serving as White House correspondent before moving to campaign coverage. She has been described as part of the "next-gen CNN" by The New York Times and has taken on key roles at the network, including moderating CNN's Democratic presidential debate in Iowa and anchoring the network's Election Night in America coverage. Phillip also hosted the CNN Special Report: "Kamala Harris: Making History."
Phillip was named the permanent host of CNN's 10 p.m. ET hour with the launch of "CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip." She moderates a nightly program that brings together diverse perspectives to discuss major news stories, emphasizing factual reporting and the pursuit of understanding. Phillip has played a central role in CNN's coverage of political events, including election nights, State of the Union addresses, and the January 6 Committee hearings.
Phillip was nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy for her documentary on Black maternal health, "Homebirth: Saving Black Moms." She contributed to CNN's Emmy Award-winning coverage of the Israel-Hamas War and "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper." Her work has been recognized by the National Urban League's Women of Power Award, TIME 100 Next, and Ebony Power 100.
Phillip is the author of "A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power," a book examining Jesse Jackson's 1988 presidential campaign and its impact on Black political power in America. She is involved in maternal health advocacy, serving on the board of Serena Williams' birthFUND, and is committed to advancing democracy through her roles with the News Literacy Project and the Senior Advisory Committee of the Harvard Institute of Politics. Phillip is known for her incisive political analysis and presence in American journalism, moderating debates, anchoring breaking news, and delivering keynote addresses.
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Abby Phillip is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political, Journalist, Black History Month, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion, Motivational, Influential Women, Social Justice, Civil Rights and News & Media.
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Abby Phillip generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Abby Phillip is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Political, Journalist and Black History Month. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Abby Phillip generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Donna Brazile, Angela Rye and Joy-Ann Reid. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Abby Phillip for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Abby Phillip to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Abby Phillip for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Abby Phillip, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Abby Phillip or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Abby Phillip for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Abby Phillip, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Abby Phillip, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Abby Phillip speak about?
Abby Phillip is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political, Journalist, Black History Month, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion, Motivational, Influential Women, Social Justice, Civil Rights and News & Media. -
Where does Abby Phillip travel from?
Abby Phillip generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Abby Phillip?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Abby Phillip for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Abby Phillip for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Abby Phillip or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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