Candacy Taylor

Candacy Taylor

Keynote Speaker: Author of "Overground Railroad"; Nationally Recognized Green Book Expert & Cultural Documentarian

Candacy Taylor Biography

Candacy Taylor is the leading Green Book expert in the country, and her best-selling book, "Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America," made the New York Times’ most notable books of the year, Oprah Magazine’s top 26 travel books, and National Geographic’s top 10 list of books by women.

Taylor was a fellow at the Hutchins Center at Harvard University under the direction of Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. She curated "The Negro Motorist Green Book," a 3500-square-foot exhibition that will tour 14 US museums by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) from 2020 to 2026.

Taylor is a National Geographic Explorer, and her projects have been funded by the Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Park Service, the National Trust, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Her work has been featured in over 80 media outlets, including The Atlantic, CBS Sunday Morning, The Economist, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Newsweek, Fortune Magazine, and Time Magazine.

Taylor lives in Chicago.

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Candacy Taylor Videos

Candacy Taylor: The Green Book and Racism on Route 66 - YouTube

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What topics does Candacy Taylor speak about?

Candacy Taylor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Inspirational, Motivational, Author, History, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Art & Design and Photography.

Where does Candacy Taylor travel from?

Candacy Taylor generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Candacy Taylor?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Candacy Taylor 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Candacy Taylor for your next private or corporate function.

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Candacy Taylor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women, Inspirational and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Candacy Taylor for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Candacy Taylor generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Donna Brazile, Farah Harris and Alaina E. Roberts. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Candacy Taylor for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/08/2025.

Candacy Taylor Videos

Candacy Taylor: The Green Book and Racism on Route 66 - YouTube
  • How do I book Candacy Taylor to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Candacy Taylor 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 Candacy Taylor, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Candacy Taylor or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Candacy Taylor for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Candacy Taylor, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Candacy Taylor, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Candacy Taylor speak about?

    Candacy Taylor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Inspirational, Motivational, Author, History, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Art & Design and Photography.
  • Where does Candacy Taylor travel from?

    Candacy Taylor generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Candacy Taylor?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Candacy Taylor 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Candacy Taylor 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 Candacy Taylor 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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