Eugene Rivers

Eugene Rivers

Keynote Speaker: Pastor of the Azusa Christian Community

Eugene Rivers Biography

Reverend Eugene F. Rivers III is a widely published writer, diligent community activist, and renowned worldwide speaker. As an activist for over 35 years, Reverend Rivers has worked on community development, faith-based initiatives, and domestic and foreign policy issues. He also advised both Bush Administrations and the Clinton Administration on their faith-based initiatives and in the foreign policy arena regarding the AIDS crisis in Africa. As a highly sought-after speaker, he has provided commentary for ABC (Prime Time, Nightline, and ABC Morning News), NBC (Hardball and MSNBC), CBS (CBS Evening News, Sixty Minutes II), PBS (Charlie Rose, Bill Moyers Show) and Fox Television (The O’Reilley Factor).

Reverend Rivers received international recognition for violence prevention strategies developed in Boston, variations of which are being adapted in cities all across the US, in Toronto, the United Kingdom, South America and in the Caribbean. He was featured in a CNN documentary, A Question of Accountability, with Bernard Shaw and Frank Sesno and an Ed Bradley special: Street Stories. Other documentaries involving Reverend Rivers include three Bill Moyers’ specials: one on violence reduction, one on the book of Genesis, and one on Black America. He has also been featured on the BBC and on French, Italian, German, Brazilian and Chilean television. He has been featured on Meet the Faith on BET and was the subject of a one hour profile, Exalted, on the same station.

Reverend Rivers’s work was the subject of a Newsweek cover story in June 1998. His work has attracted extensive coverage in the print media, leading to cover features in Christianity Today, Sojourners, The New Yorker, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Ford Foundation Report, Reconciliation, and Impact Magazine. In addition, his work has been covered by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, the Economist, the New Republic, The Boston Globe, the Times of London, Books and Culture, America, and numerous books and other magazines and newspapers in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, and South America. His work and that of his colleagues has been cited in over 40 different books to date.

Reverend Rivers’s activism on the AIDS epidemic in Africa has led to appearances on South African, Zambian, Zimbabwean, and Ghanaian national television programs. His work in Africa also led to another Newsweek cover story in January 2000, and a four part series, AIDS and the African, published in The Boston Globe in October 1999.

Reverend Rivers has published articles in the Boston Review, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, the Toronto Globe and Mail, Sojourners, Charisma Magazine and in numerous books. He lectured at Harvard University, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Bookings Institution, Calvin College, London School of Economics, Hailie Selassie University in Addis-Ababa, universities in South America, in Belfast, Ireland, and over three hundred other venues nationally and internationally.

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Eugene Rivers Speaking Topics

Impact of China in Africa on US Foreign Policy

Trends in Islamic Presence in the Black Community

US Foreign Policy as it Relates to AIDS in Africa

Marital Instability in Black Families

Black-On-Black Violence

Eugene Rivers Videos

Nexus 2017 - Reverend Eugene Rivers - Draw Near with ...
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Lecture: Rev. Eugene Rivers ...
Eugene Rivers: Resurrecting Cultural Family Values - YouTube

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What topics does Eugene Rivers speak about?

Eugene Rivers is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Inspirational, Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, Political, Black Heritage, Family & Parenting, Spirituality, Motivational, Government, Education, Leadership and Culture.

Where does Eugene Rivers travel from?

Eugene Rivers generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Eugene Rivers is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Inspirational and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Eugene Rivers for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Eugene Rivers generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jonah Edelman, Judge Greg Mathis and Farrah Gray. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Eugene Rivers for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/11/2023.

Eugene Rivers Speaking Topics

  • Impact of China in Africa on US Foreign Policy

  • Trends in Islamic Presence in the Black Community

  • US Foreign Policy as it Relates to AIDS in Africa

  • Marital Instability in Black Families

  • Black-On-Black Violence

Eugene Rivers Videos

Nexus 2017 - Reverend Eugene Rivers - Draw Near with ...
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Lecture: Rev. Eugene Rivers ...
Eugene Rivers: Resurrecting Cultural Family Values - YouTube
  • How do I book Eugene Rivers to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Eugene Rivers 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 Eugene Rivers, 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 Eugene Rivers or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Eugene Rivers for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Eugene Rivers, 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 Eugene Rivers, 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 Eugene Rivers speak about?

    Eugene Rivers is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Inspirational, Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, Political, Black Heritage, Family & Parenting, Spirituality, Motivational, Government, Education, Leadership and Culture.
  • Where does Eugene Rivers travel from?

    Eugene Rivers generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Eugene Rivers?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Eugene Rivers 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 Eugene Rivers 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 Eugene Rivers 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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