Loretta Ross

Loretta Ross

Keynote Speaker: "Calling In" Movement Maker; Founder of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective; Reproductive Justice Activist & Professor

Loretta Ross Biography

Loretta J. Ross is an activist, public intellectual, scholar, the 2022 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius" award and an Associate Professor at Smith College. She has a passion for innovating creative imagining about global human rights and social justice issues and started her career in activism and social change in the 1970s. In 1978, she was the third executive director for DC Rape Crisis Center, the first rape crisis center in the country. This was her entry point into the women’s movement where she learned about women’s human rights, reproductive justice, white supremacy, and women of color organizing. Through her organizing she helped launch the movement to end violence against women that has evolved into today's #MeToo movement. Throughout her 50-year career, she has worked with the National Football League Players' Association, the National Organization for Women (NOW), the National Black Women's Health Project, the Center for Democratic Renewal (National Anti-Klan Network), the National Center for Human Rights Education, and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective.

Ross retired as an organizer in 2012 to teach and follow her passion to educate. In 1996, she founded the first center in the U.S. to innovate creative human rights education for all students transforming social justice issues to be more collaborative and less divisive. In her work "Calling In the Calling Out Culture," she transforms how people can overcome political differences to use empathy and respect to guide difficult conversations. In 2023, Ross was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.

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Loretta Ross Speaking Topics

Appropriate Whiteness

A lecture series she created based on her work in the 1990s doing anti-Klan and anti-white supremacy organizing. It is directed at young people who want to move beyond the hurtful, hardened racial patterns of the past and live more intersectional lives with technology playing a major role in easing and crossing rigid boundaries. The lecture addresses situations of racial awkwardness and fears of “messing up.” It will also help to normalize discussions of race with a frank analysis of what to do and not to do in moving forward difficult dialogues. The presentation is suitable for all audiences.

Reproductive Justice

Exploring the term, which calls for careful attention to reproductive oppression, expanding beyond sterilization abuse to critique many interrelated issues such as population control, immigration restrictions, the gun culture, prison-to-school pipelines, and prosecution of women for pregnancy-related behaviors, etc. While RJ was created by African American women in 1994, it doesn’t only apply to women of color because it is based on the human rights framework, and everyone has the same human rights which are intersectional and apply to all. As one of the original creators of RJ, her presentation would cover all these aspects of Reproductive Justice that is quickly becoming the primary framework new voices in the movement are using to move beyond the paralyzing debates of abortion politics.

Loretta Ross Videos

Has Cancel Culture Gone Too Far? Prof. Loretta J. Ross
Loretta J. Ross: Calling In the Reproductive Justice Movement
OAR Webinar: Calling In the Calling Out Culture with Loretta J. Ross

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What topics does Loretta Ross speak about?

Loretta Ross is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Reproductive Rights, Women, Feminism, Women's Health, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women's History Month, Social Justice, Health & Wellness, Anti-Racism, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Philanthropy, Culture, Female Leadership, Influential Women and TED.

Where does Loretta Ross travel from?

Loretta Ross generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Loretta Ross is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women's Rights, Civil Rights and Diversity & Inclusion. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Loretta Ross generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Blair Imani, Dorothy Roberts and Maya L. Harris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Loretta Ross for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 18/06/2025.

Loretta Ross Speaking Topics

  • Appropriate Whiteness

    A lecture series she created based on her work in the 1990s doing anti-Klan and anti-white supremacy organizing. It is directed at young people who want to move beyond the hurtful, hardened racial patterns of the past and live more intersectional lives with technology playing a major role in easing and crossing rigid boundaries. The lecture addresses situations of racial awkwardness and fears of “messing up.” It will also help to normalize discussions of race with a frank analysis of what to do and not to do in moving forward difficult dialogues. The presentation is suitable for all audiences.

  • Reproductive Justice

    Exploring the term, which calls for careful attention to reproductive oppression, expanding beyond sterilization abuse to critique many interrelated issues such as population control, immigration restrictions, the gun culture, prison-to-school pipelines, and prosecution of women for pregnancy-related behaviors, etc. While RJ was created by African American women in 1994, it doesn’t only apply to women of color because it is based on the human rights framework, and everyone has the same human rights which are intersectional and apply to all. As one of the original creators of RJ, her presentation would cover all these aspects of Reproductive Justice that is quickly becoming the primary framework new voices in the movement are using to move beyond the paralyzing debates of abortion politics.

Loretta Ross Videos

Has Cancel Culture Gone Too Far? Prof. Loretta J. Ross
Loretta J. Ross: Calling In the Reproductive Justice Movement
OAR Webinar: Calling In the Calling Out Culture with Loretta J. Ross
Loretta J. Ross: Don't call people out -- call them in | TED

Loretta Ross Reviews

  • College of the Holy Cross - Feb 13 2024

  • Trust Women Foundation - Oct 24 2022

  • How do I book Loretta Ross to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Loretta Ross, 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 Loretta Ross, 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 Loretta Ross speak about?

  • Where does Loretta Ross travel from?

    Loretta Ross generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Loretta Ross?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Loretta Ross 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 Loretta Ross 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 Loretta Ross 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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