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Bakari Sellers

Bakari Sellers

Keynote Speaker: Author, Attorney, Political Commentator & Youngest African American Elected Official in the U.S.

Bakari Sellers Biography

Two-time NY Times best-selling Author, Civil Rights Activist, Attorney, Entrepreneur, Legislator, and overall Prolific voice of the Culture, Bakari Sellers continues to build upon the strong legacy he inherited as the son of Gwendolyn Sellers and civil rights leader Cleveland Sellers. While his dad helped shape movements working alongside Stokely Carmichael, Bayard Rustin, and Malcolm X, Sellers has come into his own, helping to write the blueprint for today's movements with the likes of Rep. James Clyburn, Attorney Benjamin Crump, and President Barack Obama.

Sellers forged his own path from very early on. He entered Morehouse College at the age of 16. He went on to become a graduate of the University of South Carolina Law School and he became the youngest legislator in the South Carolina state legislature at 22. He carries this mantle of success with the right balance of gravitas, style, generosity, and humility-a nod to his humble beginnings in Denmark, SC where "please and thank you" are the chief currency in town. In penning both his memoir “My Vanishing Country” and a children's book entitled "Who Are Your People?," Sellers pays homage to the working-class values that encouraged him to "dream with his eyes wide open" and that are the predicate for his persistent fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the US and abroad. Sellers' third book “The Moment” will be released on April 24th of this year. In this powerful and persuasive book, Sellers expands on the issues he addressed in his New York Times bestseller "My Vanishing Country," examining national politics and policies that deeply impact not only Black people in his home state of South Carolina but the lives of millions of African Americans in communities across the nation. Four years later, Sellers has an answer to the question he raised on CNN, offering much needed prescriptions to help all Black American lives.

A CNN analyst, Sellers also brings an ability to elevate discourse such that people always feel one step closer to a solution or resolution after he speaks. He combines these and many other talents in his new podcast, "The Bakari Sellers Podcast" which airs two times a week on the Ringer Podcast Network. Sellers has also been an attorney with the Strom Law Firm, L.L.C. in Columbia, South Carolina since 2007, where he heads up the firm's Strategic Communication and Public Affairs team and the DEI Consulting practice.

He is married to Dr. Ellen Rucker-Sellers and they are the proud parents of three children.

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Bakari Sellers Speaking Topics

Education, Civil Rights, and Equality: Cornerstones for Our Future

Walking in Faith While Creating Change

Bakari Sellers Videos

Bakari Sellers Talks 1st Children's Book, “Who Are Your People?"
Bakari Sellers: A Vanishing Country
Bakari Sellers Talks 2020 Candidates

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What topics does Bakari Sellers speak about?

Bakari Sellers is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Civil Rights, Diversity, Political, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Mental Health, Education, Commencement, Culture, Government, Obesity, Family & Parenting, Health, Nutrition, Generational Issues, Democratic Party, Social Justice and College.

Where does Bakari Sellers travel from?

Bakari Sellers generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Bakari Sellers is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Civil Rights, Diversity and Political. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bakari Sellers for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Bakari Sellers generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nikki Giovanni, Tamika D. Mallory and Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bakari Sellers for an upcoming event.

Bakari Sellers Speaking Topics

  • Education, Civil Rights, and Equality: Cornerstones for Our Future

  • Walking in Faith While Creating Change

Bakari Sellers Videos

Bakari Sellers Talks 1st Children's Book, “Who Are Your People?"
Bakari Sellers: A Vanishing Country
Bakari Sellers Talks 2020 Candidates
Beyond Normal Lecture Series featuring Bakari Sellers

Bakari Sellers Reviews

  • University of Michigan School of Public Health - Jan 26 2024

  • Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County - Jan 19 2024

  • We absolutely loved having Bakari! His talk really resonated with our group and we so appreciate him taking the time to join us.
    AgileOne - May 08 2023

  • Everything went great!
    Procter and Gamble - Nov 18 2022

  • This was an excellent experience from start to finish. Bakari Sellers was perfect for our venue and AAE was terrific to work with. Thank you!
    Reston Community Center - Jan 21 2020

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