Christian Harris
Keynote Speaker: Racial Equity & Reparative Justice Expert; Founder of Kindred Keynotes & Coaching; Co-Founder of Walk the Walk
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Categories:Black History Month, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, DEI, Business Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Business Leadership, Business, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Reproductive Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Business Consulting, Motivational, Inspirational, Christian, Executive Leadership, Personal Growth, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking
Christian Harris Biography
Christian Harris is a Chicago-based keynote speaker, coach, and consultant specializing in racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. With a background in entrepreneurship and community activism, Harris brings more than 15 years of experience to his work in advancing social justice and building equitable organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a focus in Entrepreneurship from Bradley University and began his professional career by founding MS Clean and Sons LLC, a cleaning service in the Chicagoland area that expanded to over 10 staff and 150 monthly clients.
Harris has served as a senior consultant with OVP Management Consulting Group, collaborating with organizations such as the California Department of Public Health and the Delaware Department of Labor. He has provided coaching to social justice-focused organizations, supporting leaders in leveraging their strengths to drive organizational change. As finance officer on the Oak Park Public Library Board, Harris managed a $10 million budget and led the library's first anti-racism strategic plan. He has also held leadership positions as West Side Regional Field Organizing Director for the Chicago mayoral campaign of Brandon Johnson and as director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and operations for DM Burton LLC.
Harris co-founded Walk the Walk, a group dedicated to anti-gentrification, housing advocacy, community bridging, and reparations. This work led to the launch of the Oak Park Reparations Task Force, which has played a central role in advancing reparative justice initiatives in Oak Park and neighboring communities. Harris has participated in demonstrations with Black Youth Project 100, The People's Lobby, and the Oak Park Women's Planned Parenthood march.
Harris founded Kindred Keynotes and Coaching, which supports nonprofit, philanthropic, and social impact leaders in translating equity values into strategy, organizational culture, and leadership development. The organization offers keynote speeches on topics such as Black American heritage, community advocacy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ), authenticity coaching, and consulting with a focus on reparative justice for governments, nonprofits, and businesses. His keynote presentations include "The ABC's of DEI," "What is Implicit/Unconscious Bias?" and "Defining Reparative Justice for the 21st Century."
Harris draws on personal family history in his work, including the story of his ancestor Fountain Blackwell, who was born enslaved in Virginia and later participated in the first election following emancipation. This history informs Harris's keynote presentations, which explore Black American history, personal experience, and the pursuit of equity and healing.
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Christian Harris Speaking Topics
Black American History: a story of endurance, struggle and triumph
Christian’s oldest known ancestor Fountain Blackwell was born in 1807 in Virginia, enslaved. Fountain would live most of his life enslaved until he was emancipated in 1865. Through extensive genealogy work his family has found Fountain’s 1867 voter registration card and record of him voting in the first election he could. What kind of endurance and faith must one have to be so wronged by a nation then turn around and immediately participate in making it better? This in depth personal and moving speech dives into Black American history, Christian’s personal experiences and the ancestors who passed their resilience down to him. Christian also looks forward and provides a path towards equity and healing for our world. This speech can be tailored to any event throughout the year and is particularly impactful during events for Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Black history month, Kwanzaa and more.
Attendee Results:
- How the Black American story is America’s story.
- Tangible steps everyone can take to bring about equity and the restoration of our world.
- Motivation to keep fighting the good fight and making "good trouble"-John Lewis.
Young and Active: How to make a name for yourself while still finding yourself
Christian opened his first business 2 months out of college at 22. In just a few years the business had two managers, over 10 employees and was completing over 350 jobs per month. Since then Christian has ran for political office twice, winning once and serving four years as an elected official, he's served on multiple non profit boards, championed grassroots equity initiatives, performed trainings and seminars, been a consultant and coach, started multiple businesses, served as a director at a marketing firm and even worked in leadership on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s winning campaign. Christian’s extensive background that spans many industries gives him a unique perspective on how to build your personal brand while staying true to yourself. In this incredibly impactful speech Christian gets real about the challenges of navigating our society today and gives a blueprint on how to be an authentic leader.
Attendee Results:
- Learn how to build your personal brand with actionable steps.
- A real understanding of the challenges we face as a society.
- Tools to find yourself and your purpose.
- Steps to being an authentic leader.
How do I book Christian Harris to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Christian Harris for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Christian Harris, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Christian Harris are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Christian Harris, 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 Christian Harris speak about?
Christian Harris is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black History Month, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, DEI, Business Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Business Leadership, Business, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Reproductive Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Business Consulting, Motivational, Inspirational, Christian, Executive Leadership, Personal Growth, Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
Where does Christian Harris travel from?
Christian Harris 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 Christian Harris?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Christian Harris 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 Christian Harris 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 Christian Harris 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.
Christian Harris is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black History Month, Black Heritage and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Christian Harris for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Christian Harris 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 Dr. Kimberly Harden, Israel Greene and Xernona Clayton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Christian Harris for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Christian Harris Speaking Topics
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Black History year round, Resilience, Juneteenth, MLK Day, Kwanzaa, Black History Month
Black American History: a story of endurance, struggle and triumph
Christian’s oldest known ancestor Fountain Blackwell was born in 1807 in Virginia, enslaved. Fountain would live most of his life enslaved until he was emancipated in 1865. Through extensive genealogy work his family has found Fountain’s 1867 voter registration card and record of him voting in the first election he could. What kind of endurance and faith must one have to be so wronged by a nation then turn around and immediately participate in making it better? This in depth personal and moving speech dives into Black American history, Christian’s personal experiences and the ancestors who passed their resilience down to him. Christian also looks forward and provides a path towards equity and healing for our world. This speech can be tailored to any event throughout the year and is particularly impactful during events for Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Black history month, Kwanzaa and more.
Attendee Results:
- How the Black American story is America’s story.
- Tangible steps everyone can take to bring about equity and the restoration of our world.
- Motivation to keep fighting the good fight and making "good trouble"-John Lewis.
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Business, Motivation, Leadership
Young and Active: How to make a name for yourself while still finding yourself
Christian opened his first business 2 months out of college at 22. In just a few years the business had two managers, over 10 employees and was completing over 350 jobs per month. Since then Christian has ran for political office twice, winning once and serving four years as an elected official, he's served on multiple non profit boards, championed grassroots equity initiatives, performed trainings and seminars, been a consultant and coach, started multiple businesses, served as a director at a marketing firm and even worked in leadership on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s winning campaign. Christian’s extensive background that spans many industries gives him a unique perspective on how to build your personal brand while staying true to yourself. In this incredibly impactful speech Christian gets real about the challenges of navigating our society today and gives a blueprint on how to be an authentic leader.
Attendee Results:
- Learn how to build your personal brand with actionable steps.
- A real understanding of the challenges we face as a society.
- Tools to find yourself and your purpose.
- Steps to being an authentic leader.
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Christian Harris Videos
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Christian Harris Reviews
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Our participants expressed overwhelming excitement and gratitude for Christian's talk today. He is very talented and we hope to work with him again in the future.
Millipore Sigma - Dec 12 2023
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How do I book Christian Harris to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Christian Harris 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 Christian Harris, 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 Christian Harris or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Christian Harris for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Christian Harris, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Christian Harris are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Christian Harris, 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 Christian Harris speak about?
Christian Harris is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black History Month, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, DEI, Business Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Business Leadership, Business, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Reproductive Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Business Consulting, Motivational, Inspirational, Christian, Executive Leadership, Personal Growth, Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Christian Harris travel from?
Christian Harris 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 Christian Harris?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Christian Harris 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 Christian Harris 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 Christian Harris 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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