Alaina E. Roberts
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Black & Indigenous Historian; Associate Professor at University of Pittsburgh; Author of "I’ve Been Here All the While"
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Alaina E. Roberts Biography
Alaina E. Roberts is an award-winning associate professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh, where she studies and writes about the intersection of Black and Native American life from the Civil War to the modern day.
She writes, teaches, and presents public talks about Black and Native history in the West, family history, slavery in the Five Tribes (the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole Indian Nations), Native American enrollment politics, and Indigeneity in North America and across the globe.
She is the author of "I've Been Here All the While: Black Freedom on Native Land," which received the Stubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize, the Western History Association’s John C. Ewers Award, and the W. Turrentine Jackson Book Prize. The book was also a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in history.
In addition to multiple academic articles, Dr. Roberts’ writing has appeared in news outlets like the Washington Post, TIME magazine, and High Country News, and her work has been featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic, the Boston Globe, on CNN and more.
Dr. Roberts holds a doctorate in history from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Arts in history with honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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Alaina E. Roberts Speaking Topics
Dr. Roberts will discuss the origins of various labor systems in the United States (African chattel slavery wasn't the only system!), the evolution of Black slavery, and the realities and complexities of emancipation in North America
In this presentation, Alaina E. Roberts will discuss the history of Black slave-ownership among the Five Tribes (the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole Nations) and the Reconstruction project the United States enforced in Indian Territory (Oklahoma), which ended with the Black people in this region becoming the only group of former slaves in the world to receive reparations in the form of land.
She will then leave her listeners with a set of questions that encourages them to come to terms with this history and the anti-Black racism that endures in Indian Country and across North America.
This talk uses an example of a moment from the past when people from different races and backgrounds could have come together in harmony to encourage strength in diversity in our present.
Did you know that Native Americans were the first settlers in many parts of the West? What about the fact that at least 25% of cowboys were Black men? Learn about the real history of the American West!
Did you know Native Americans across North America fought in the Civil War? Learn how Native people fought for the Confederacy and for the Union, and why their reasons for doing so were both similar and distinctly different from those of white and Black Americans.
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How much does it cost to book Alaina E. Roberts for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Alaina E. Roberts, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alaina E. Roberts are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alaina E. Roberts, 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 Alaina E. Roberts speak about?
Alaina E. Roberts is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, History, Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion, Author, Professors, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, College, Women, Education, Anti-Racism, Motivational, Influential Women and Women's History Month.
Where does Alaina E. Roberts travel from?
Alaina E. Roberts generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Alaina E. Roberts?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alaina E. Roberts 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 Alaina E. Roberts for your next private or corporate function.
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Alaina E. Roberts is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, History and Black History Month. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alaina E. Roberts for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Alaina E. Roberts generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Xernona Clayton, Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins and Yoruba Richen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alaina E. Roberts for an upcoming event.
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Alaina E. Roberts Speaking Topics
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Why Does Juneteenth Matter?: The Meaning of True Freedom in American History
Dr. Roberts will discuss the origins of various labor systems in the United States (African chattel slavery wasn't the only system!), the evolution of Black slavery, and the realities and complexities of emancipation in North America
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Black Slaves & Indian Masters: A New Story of Reconstruction in the West
In this presentation, Alaina E. Roberts will discuss the history of Black slave-ownership among the Five Tribes (the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole Nations) and the Reconstruction project the United States enforced in Indian Territory (Oklahoma), which ended with the Black people in this region becoming the only group of former slaves in the world to receive reparations in the form of land.
She will then leave her listeners with a set of questions that encourages them to come to terms with this history and the anti-Black racism that endures in Indian Country and across North America.
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Strength in Diversity
This talk uses an example of a moment from the past when people from different races and backgrounds could have come together in harmony to encourage strength in diversity in our present.
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The Diverse History of the West
Did you know that Native Americans were the first settlers in many parts of the West? What about the fact that at least 25% of cowboys were Black men? Learn about the real history of the American West!
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Native Americans and the Civil War
Did you know Native Americans across North America fought in the Civil War? Learn how Native people fought for the Confederacy and for the Union, and why their reasons for doing so were both similar and distinctly different from those of white and Black Americans.
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Alaina E. Roberts Reviews
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Alaina E. Roberts was an excellent speaker who provided very thought provoking content.
Virginia Tech Graduate School - Mar 31 2023
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Alaina E. Roberts News
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Remembering the history of ‘Black Wall Street’
The story of prosperity of Black communities in Tulsa, Oklahoma is incomplete without discussing their roots.
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The ways Afro-Indigenous people are asked to navigate their communities
Two leading scholars discuss the complex relationship between Black and Native people.
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Reconsidering Wilma Mankiller
As the Cherokee Nation’s first female chief’s image is minted onto a coin, her full humanity should be examined.
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How do I book Alaina E. Roberts to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Alaina E. Roberts 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 Alaina E. Roberts, 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 Alaina E. Roberts or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Alaina E. Roberts for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Alaina E. Roberts, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alaina E. Roberts are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alaina E. Roberts, 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 Alaina E. Roberts speak about?
Alaina E. Roberts is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, History, Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion, Author, Professors, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, College, Women, Education, Anti-Racism, Motivational, Influential Women and Women's History Month. -
Where does Alaina E. Roberts travel from?
Alaina E. Roberts generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Alaina E. Roberts?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alaina E. Roberts 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 Alaina E. Roberts 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 Alaina E. Roberts 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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