Fred D. Gray
Keynote Speaker: Veteran Civil Rights Attorney; Represented Rosa Parks & Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Fred D. Gray Biography
Fred D. Gray is one of the nation's most notable civil rights attorneys. At the age of twenty-four, he provided legal counsel for Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. He represented the Freedom Riders, the Selma-to-Montgomery Marchers, and the Tuskegee Syphilis Study participants. Gray also won numerous school desegregation and voting rights lawsuits, which have contributed to changes in America's social fabric. His autobiography, "Bus Ride to Justice," which provides an account of his life and work, was published in 1994, and a revised edition was released in 2012.
Gray was one of the first African Americans to serve in the Alabama Legislature since reconstruction, serving as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1971 to 2015. In 2001, he became the first African American elected as president of the Alabama State Bar Association. He served as the 43rd president of the National Bar Association in 1985. Gray is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, American College of Trial Lawyers, and International Society of Barristers. His extensive contributions to the field of law have been recognized by numerous institutions. He received the Charles Hamilton Houston Medallion of Merit from the Washington Bar Association, Harvard University Law School’s Charles Hamilton Houston Medallion; the American Bar Association’s Thurgood Marshall Award, the Federal Bar Association’s Sarah T. Hughes Civil Rights Award, and the Spirit of Excellence Award. He was also awarded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's Drum Major Award in 1980 and the National Bar Association's C. Frances Stradford Award.
In June 2012, Lipscomb University awarded Gray an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during a gala event as part of the 32nd annual Thomas H. Olbricht Christian Scholars’ Conference. In addition to this, he was awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Alabama School of Law and Princeton University in 2022. Four years after the recognition from Lipscomb University, the institution renamed its Institute for Law, Justice & Society in his honor. The Fred D. Gray Institute for Law, Justice & Society at Lipscomb University emphasizes Gray’s lifelong commitment to “eradicate racism” through the law. Launched in spring 2007, the Institute, housed in Lipscomb’s College of Leadership & Public Service, is based on the principle that legal change is one of the principal means to effect social change. Students are encouraged to consider America’s legal system from a multidisciplinary perspective for a comprehensive understanding of its mechanisms, practice, and consequences.
In 2022, Attorney Gray received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, from President Joe Biden. The same year, he was also recognized by the NAACP with the William Robert Ming Advocacy Award. Gray's work and contributions to the Civil Rights Movement have been portrayed in various media. He was portrayed by Cuba Gooding, Jr. in the 2014 film "Selma," Shawn Michael Howard in the 2001 film "Boycott," London Carlisle in the 2016 stage play "The Integration of Tuskegee High School," and Aki Omoshaybi in a 2018 episode of "Doctor Who" titled "Rosa." Gray continues to be an active advocate and speaker, having spoken at Emporia State University in September 2016, and appearing at an exhibition opening about Rosa Parks at the Library of Congress in 2019.
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Fred D. Gray generally travels from Tuskegee, AL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Fred D. Gray is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Law and Civil Rights. The estimated speaking fee range to book Fred D. Gray for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Fred D. Gray generally travels from Tuskegee, AL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bakari Sellers, Clayborne Carson and Benjamin Crump. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Fred D. Gray for an upcoming event.
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When I saw Mr. Gray's bio, I knew he would be perfect for our conference, and he did not disappoint! I am beyond proud that he chose to speak at our conference, what a legend he is in the civil rights field.
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How much does it cost to book Fred D. Gray for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Fred D. Gray, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Fred D. Gray are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Fred D. Gray, 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 Fred D. Gray speak about?
Fred D. Gray is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Anti-Racism, Authors, Social Justice and Culture. -
Where does Fred D. Gray travel from?
Fred D. Gray generally travels from Tuskegee, AL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Fred D. Gray?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Fred D. Gray 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 Fred D. Gray 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 Fred D. Gray 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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