Cheryl Brown Henderson
Keynote Speaker: Founding President of the Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence & Research
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Cheryl Brown Henderson Biography
One of the three daughters of the late Rev. Oliver L. Brown who in the fall of 1950 along with 12 other parents in Topeka, Kansas, led by attorneys for the NAACP, filed suit on behalf of their children against the local Board of Education. Their case joined with cases from Delaware, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. on appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court and on May 17, 1954, became known as the landmark decision; Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. This case was legally named for Oliver Brown, i.e., Oliver L. Brown et. al. vs. the Board of Education of Topeka, KS. et. al. Brown died in 1961 before knowing the impact this case would have on the nation.
Henderson is the Founding President of The Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence and Research, and owner of Brown & Associates, educational consulting firm. She has extensive background in education, business and civic leadership, having served on and chaired various local, state and national Boards. In addition, she has two decades of experience in political advocacy, public policy implementation and federal legislative development.
Her education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Minor in Mathematics from Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas, a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Washburn University and an Honorary Doctorate of Education from the University of South Florida. She is the recipient of various awards and recognition for work in education and community service; presentations at numerous conferences, conventions and universities; and for her work with Congress and the National Park Service to preserve sites associated with the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling of 1954.
In 1988 she founded the Brown Foundation. Since its establishment, the Foundation has provided scholarships to more than 100 minority students, presented awards to local, state and national leaders, established libraries for children in low income communities, developed curriculum on Brown for educators across the country, created traveling exhibits on and a web site on Brown, and sponsored programs on diversity and educational issues, for thousands of people. In 1990, under her leadership the Foundation successfully worked with the U.S. Congress to establish the Brown v Board of Education National Park in Topeka, which opened in May of 2004. In 2001 under her leadership the Foundation successfully worked with the U.S. Congress to establish the Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Presidential Commission, which served to provide a Federal presence in the 2004 anniversary of the Brown decision.
She has been a invited to the White House on nine occasions - In January 1994, May 1995, May 2003, June 2004, February 2005, June 2005, May 2014, and May 2024 she was one of a group of individuals invited to receptions and dinner at the White House, (listed chronologically) in honor of Dr. King and the Children of Civil Rights Movement, the 75th Anniversary, U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau, 49th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, 40th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act., African American History Month, African American Gospel Music Month, the 60th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, the 70th anniversary of the Brown decision and the White House celebration concert for Juneteenth.
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Cheryl Brown Henderson generally travels from Topeka, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Cheryl Brown Henderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Law and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cheryl Brown Henderson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Cheryl Brown Henderson generally travels from Topeka, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Judge Glenda Hatchett, Victoria Rowell and Erin Gruwell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cheryl Brown Henderson for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Cheryl Brown Henderson to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Cheryl Brown Henderson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Cheryl Brown Henderson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cheryl Brown Henderson are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cheryl Brown Henderson, 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 Cheryl Brown Henderson speak about?
Cheryl Brown Henderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, College, Family & Parenting, Inspirational, Education, Motivational, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Women and Culture. -
Where does Cheryl Brown Henderson travel from?
Cheryl Brown Henderson generally travels from Topeka, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Cheryl Brown Henderson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cheryl Brown Henderson 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 Cheryl Brown Henderson 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 Cheryl Brown Henderson 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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