Coleman Hughes
Keynote Speaker: Writer, Commentator, Public Intellectual Known for His Discussions on Race, Culture, and Politics
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Coleman Hughes Biography
Coleman Hughes is an American writer, podcast host, and public intellectual whose work focuses on race, public policy, and applied ethics. Hughes studied jazz trombone at Juilliard before leaving to pursue writing and intellectual interests, later earning a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Columbia University. He is a former fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor at City Journal, where his writing addresses topics such as race relations, social policy, and ethical issues. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Review, Quillette, City Journal, and The Spectator.
Hughes gained national attention when, at age 23, he testified before a U.S. House subcommittee against H.R. 40, a bill to study reparations for slavery. He argued that reparations would exacerbate racial division and undermine unity, contending that such payments would insult Black Americans and further divide the country. His testimony sparked significant debate and established Hughes as a prominent voice in American public discourse on race and policy.
Hughes created the podcast "Conversations with Coleman" to facilitate open discussions on social and political issues, emphasizing thoughtful and rigorous exchanges on race, philosophy, and public policy. He has appeared on television and podcasts including "The View," "Real Time with Bill Maher," the "Joe Rogan Experience," and "Making Sense with Sam Harris." His TED Talk, which addressed colorblindness and free speech, became a focal point in debates about institutional self-censorship and open dialogue.
Hughes is the author of the book "The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America." In the book, he examines the history of colorblindness in American society and argues that emphasizing skin color can create new forms of racism, challenging the objectives of the Civil Rights Movement. His perspectives have influenced critiques of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, particularly as organizations reconsider these initiatives. Hughes is also a contributor at CNN and The Free Press and has been recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his contributions to national conversations on race, public policy, and ethics.
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Coleman Hughes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Journalist, Political, TED, Podcast Host, Culture, Non-Fiction Authors and DEI.
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Coleman Hughes generally travels from Manhattan, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Coleman Hughes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism and Anti-Racism. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Coleman Hughes generally travels from Manhattan, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Riley, John McWhorter and Theodore R. Johnson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Coleman Hughes for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Coleman Hughes for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Coleman Hughes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Coleman Hughes, 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 Coleman Hughes speak about?
Coleman Hughes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Journalist, Political, TED, Podcast Host, Culture, Non-Fiction Authors and DEI. -
Where does Coleman Hughes travel from?
Coleman Hughes generally travels from Manhattan, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Coleman Hughes?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Coleman Hughes 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 Coleman Hughes 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 Coleman Hughes 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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