Kelly Lytle Hernandez

Kelly Lytle Hernandez

Keynote Speaker: Expert on Race, Immigration & Mass Incarceration; Author, Professor of History, African American Studies & Urban Planning at UCLA

Kelly Lytle Hernandez Biography

Kelly Lytle Hernández is a tenured professor of History, African American Studies, and Urban Planning at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she holds The Thomas E. Lifka Endowed Chair in History. She also serves as the director of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA.

As one of the nation’s leading experts on race, immigration, and mass incarceration, Hernández is the author of several acclaimed books. These include "Migra! A History of the U.S. Border Patrol," which has been lauded as the first significant academic history of the U.S. Border Patrol and received multiple accolades, including Honorable Mention for the John Hope Franklin Prize and the Lora Romero First Book Publication Prize from the American Studies Association. She also penned "City of Inmates: Conquest, Rebellion, and the Rise of Human Caging in Los Angeles," which won multiple awards, including the American Book Award and the John Hope Franklin Publication Prize. Her most recent book, "Bad Mexicans: Race, Empire, and Revolution in the Borderlands," published in May 2022, explores the Mexican Revolution's impact on the U.S.

In addition to her writing, Hernández directs the Million Dollar Hoods project, using data to analyze the cost of policing and mass incarceration in Los Angeles. This project has achieved significant milestones, including winning court access to historical records from the Los Angeles Police Department. She actively participates in advocacy, often appearing at city hall with her students to push for systemic changes in policing and incarceration.

Hernández's significant contributions to her field were recognized when she was awarded the 2019 MacArthur 'Genius Grant' Fellowship. She is an elected member of the Society of American Historians, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and serves on the Pulitzer Prize Board. Recently, under her leadership, UCLA won a $3.65-million grant to build the 'Age of Mass Incarceration' archive with LAPD records.

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Kelly Lytle Hernandez Videos

"Bad Mexicans": Historian Kelly Lytle Hernández on Race, Empire, and Revolution in the Borderlands
Kelly Lytle Hernández, Historian | 2019 MacArthur Fellow
Kelly Lytle Hernandez : Conquest, Rebellion, and the Rise of Human Caging

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Kelly Lytle Hernandez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as History, Government, Immigration, Authors, Professors, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Civil Rights, Black Heritage, Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage.

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Kelly Lytle Hernandez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including History, Government and Immigration. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kelly Lytle Hernandez for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Kelly Lytle Hernandez generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Yusef Salaam, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill and Angela Davis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kelly Lytle Hernandez for an upcoming event.

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Kelly Lytle Hernandez Videos

"Bad Mexicans": Historian Kelly Lytle Hernández on Race, Empire, and Revolution in the Borderlands
Kelly Lytle Hernández, Historian | 2019 MacArthur Fellow
Kelly Lytle Hernandez : Conquest, Rebellion, and the Rise of Human Caging
Kelly Lytle Hernández Delivers the 2017 Eqbal Ahmad Memorial Lecture

Kelly Lytle Hernandez Reviews

  • Our audience was blown away by her charisma and stage presence, and her ability to shift our understanding of Mexican and U.S. history through her scholarship and research. It was such a gift.
    Oregon Historical Society - Feb 09 2024

  • How do I book Kelly Lytle Hernandez to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Kelly Lytle Hernandez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kelly Lytle Hernandez are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kelly Lytle Hernandez, 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 Kelly Lytle Hernandez speak about?

    Kelly Lytle Hernandez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as History, Government, Immigration, Authors, Professors, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Civil Rights, Black Heritage, Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage.
  • Where does Kelly Lytle Hernandez travel from?

    Kelly Lytle Hernandez generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kelly Lytle Hernandez?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kelly Lytle Hernandez 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 Kelly Lytle Hernandez 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 Kelly Lytle Hernandez 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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