Kassie M. Edwards
Keynote Speaker: Sexual Assault Victim Advocate & Board Member of DC Rape Crisis Center
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Kassie M. Edwards Biography
Kassie M. Edwards is a museum professional, cultural researcher, and advocate whose work bridges scholarship, preservation, and public engagement. She currently serves as a Research Assistant at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), where she has spent nearly a decade researching and documenting African American visual art. Her expertise includes provenance research, acquisition justification, and curatorial support for significant exhibitions, with a particular focus on artists who created under the constraints of enslavement.
Edwards’s contributions have shaped more than 100 acquisitions for the museum’s collection and supported landmark projects such as Clementine Hunter: Life on Melrose Plantation and the Explore More! Google 3D Interactive initiative. She has helped organize and moderate high-profile public programs, including Smithsonian symposiums Making African America: Immigration and the Changing Dynamics of Blackness and Working Women: The Smithsonian Institution as a Case Study. Her research has been published in "Beauty Born of Struggle: The Art of Black Washington" (Yale University Press, 2023) and presented internationally at institutions such as the Museum Association of the Caribbean and the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.
A dedicated advocate for survivors of sexual violence, Edwards serves as Fundraising Chair for the DC Rape Crisis Center. She was recognized by the Obama-Biden White House as a Champion of Change under the Violence Against Women Act, honoring her leadership and public service. Her story and expertise have been featured by CBS, BET, Voice of America, and the Washington Post.
Edwards has received numerous honors, including the Forty Under 40 Award from the Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund, the Zella Holbert Alumni Award from Washington Adventist University, and the Aspiring Legends Award from the Living Legends Awards for Service to Humanity.
She holds a BA in African American Studies from Florida State University, an MA in Public Administration from Washington Adventist University, and a certification in Art and Provenance Research from the Sotheby’s Institute of Art. In addition to her work in cultural preservation, Edwards is deeply committed to advancing policies, resources, and public awareness that support survivors and work toward the prevention of sexual assault.
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Kassie M. Edwards Speaking Topics
A research-based exploration into the overlooked contributions of enslaved African and African American artists in the 18th and 19th centuries. Topics include:
African Origins of Art – Tracing the earliest artistic expressions to Africa and challenging Eurocentric art history narratives.
Intersection of Slavery and Art – How the transatlantic slave trade brought skilled African artisans to the Americas, reshaping cultural and artistic landscapes.
Profiles of Enslaved Artists – Case studies of Prince Demah, Scipio Moorhead, the Fleet brothers, Neptune Thurston, Joshua Johnson, and Moses Williams.
Creativity in Bondage – The concept of “Coercive Arts” and “Creative Coercism” to describe works produced under enslavement.
Updating the Canon – Advocating for intentional inclusion of enslaved artists in academic curricula, museum interpretation, and art history discourse.
Victim blaming occurs when the victim of a crime or any wrongful act is held entirely or partially responsible for the harm that befell them. There is a greater tendency to blame victims of rape than victims of robbery in cases where victims and perpetrators know one another.
Racial Stereotypes: A report from the American Psychological Association shows that: "Teachers sometimes … hold beliefs that girls of color are 'hypersexual'."
Amelioration or Behavioral Forecasting Bias: People consistently think that it's easier to stand up for yourself than it actually is.
Vulnerability: Victims threaten our sense that the world is a safe and moral place
Derogation: Locating the cause of their suffering in their own behavior, but not in their enduring characteristics, in an effort to make negative events seem more controllable and therefore more avoidable in the future.
Rape stereotypes are false beliefs about sexual assaults, rapists and rape victims. They sometimes serve to excuse sexual violence, create antipathy toward victims and often lead to bias in criminal prosecution (i.e. a rape victim's sexual history is questioned)
This talk deals with the problem many people face when coming forward with their sexual assault experience: victim blaming. This talk will teach you to:
- Empathize
- Consider all the facts
- How to treat a victim with compassion
- Convey Belief
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What topics does Kassie M. Edwards speak about?
Kassie M. Edwards is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Overcoming Adversity, Culture, Social Justice and Civil Rights.
Where does Kassie M. Edwards travel from?
Kassie M. Edwards generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Kassie M. Edwards?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kassie M. Edwards 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 Kassie M. Edwards for your next private or corporate function.
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Kassie M. Edwards is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kassie M. Edwards for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Kassie M. Edwards generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Anita Hill, Tarana Burke and Dr. Kimberly Harden. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kassie M. Edwards for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Kassie M. Edwards Speaking Topics
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Enslaved Black Artists: A Peculiar Situation
A research-based exploration into the overlooked contributions of enslaved African and African American artists in the 18th and 19th centuries. Topics include:
African Origins of Art – Tracing the earliest artistic expressions to Africa and challenging Eurocentric art history narratives.
Intersection of Slavery and Art – How the transatlantic slave trade brought skilled African artisans to the Americas, reshaping cultural and artistic landscapes.
Profiles of Enslaved Artists – Case studies of Prince Demah, Scipio Moorhead, the Fleet brothers, Neptune Thurston, Joshua Johnson, and Moses Williams.
Creativity in Bondage – The concept of “Coercive Arts” and “Creative Coercism” to describe works produced under enslavement.
Updating the Canon – Advocating for intentional inclusion of enslaved artists in academic curricula, museum interpretation, and art history discourse.
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Why We Blame the Victim: Societal Psychoanalysis
Victim blaming occurs when the victim of a crime or any wrongful act is held entirely or partially responsible for the harm that befell them. There is a greater tendency to blame victims of rape than victims of robbery in cases where victims and perpetrators know one another.
Racial Stereotypes: A report from the American Psychological Association shows that: "Teachers sometimes … hold beliefs that girls of color are 'hypersexual'."
Amelioration or Behavioral Forecasting Bias: People consistently think that it's easier to stand up for yourself than it actually is.
Vulnerability: Victims threaten our sense that the world is a safe and moral place
Derogation: Locating the cause of their suffering in their own behavior, but not in their enduring characteristics, in an effort to make negative events seem more controllable and therefore more avoidable in the future.
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Stereotypes of Rape Victims and Rapists
Rape stereotypes are false beliefs about sexual assaults, rapists and rape victims. They sometimes serve to excuse sexual violence, create antipathy toward victims and often lead to bias in criminal prosecution (i.e. a rape victim's sexual history is questioned)
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Combating Victim Blaming
This talk deals with the problem many people face when coming forward with their sexual assault experience: victim blaming. This talk will teach you to:
- Empathize
- Consider all the facts
- How to treat a victim with compassion
- Convey Belief
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How do I book Kassie M. Edwards to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kassie M. Edwards 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 Kassie M. Edwards, 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 Kassie M. Edwards or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Kassie M. Edwards for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kassie M. Edwards, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kassie M. Edwards are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kassie M. Edwards, 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 Kassie M. Edwards speak about?
Kassie M. Edwards is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Overcoming Adversity, Culture, Social Justice and Civil Rights. -
Where does Kassie M. Edwards travel from?
Kassie M. Edwards generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kassie M. Edwards?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kassie M. Edwards 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 Kassie M. Edwards 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 Kassie M. Edwards 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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