Majora Carter
Keynote Speaker: Urban Revitalization Strategist & Real Estate Developer; Founder of Sustainable South Bronx; Author of "Reclaiming Your Community"; MacArthur Fellow
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Categories:Environmental Policy, Environment, Inspirational, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Commencement, Influential Women, Business Leadership, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Motivational, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Art & Design, Architecture, Sustainability, Women, TED, Broadcasting, Black History Month, Real Estate, Culture, Overcoming Adversity, Business
Majora Carter Biography
Majora Carter is an urban revitalization strategist, real estate developer, and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster whose work has influenced how communities, policymakers, and businesses approach economic development in low-income urban neighborhoods. Carter founded and led the nonprofit environmental justice organization Sustainable South Bronx before entering the private sector. She later established the Majora Carter Group, a consulting firm focused on developing strategies and projects that transform low-status communities into mixed-use local economies. Her work emphasizes reducing brain drain in areas like the South Bronx by supporting restorative economic development for clients including real estate development companies, municipalities, universities, economic development agencies, and foundations.
After returning to her native South Bronx, Carter worked for the Point Community Development Corporation and led a campaign to prevent a significant portion of New York's municipal waste from being deposited at a planned facility in the area. As associate director, she spearheaded the development of Hunts Point Riverside Park, securing more than $1.25 million from a federal transportation grant. The park received the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence and became a key link in the Bronx River Greenway. Carter also co-founded Green For All with Van Jones and introduced MIT's first Mobile Fab Lab to the South Bronx, an early example of the maker spaces now found in many communities.
Carter's TED Talk was among the first six videos to launch TED.com. She is a MacArthur Fellow, Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, and holds seven honorary doctorates. Her words are featured at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.: "Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one." Carter has received recognition such as the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, the Silicon Alley 100 by Business Insider, and the Liberty Medal for Lifetime Achievement by News Corp, as well as honors from the National Building Museum, the International Interior Design Association, and the Center for American Progress.
Carter co-created the public radio show "The Promised Land," which aired on more than 150 public radio stations across the United States and received a Peabody Award. Her expertise in urban sustainability and economic justice has led to appearances on Discovery Communications' Science Channel, HBO's "The Black List," and in advertisements for Honda, Intel, and Visa. Her book "Reclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One" explores poverty, economic development, and the meaning of success. Carter is also the owner of Boogie Down Grind coffee shop, a café in the Bronx that celebrates hip hop culture and community.
Carter's practice centers on talent retention to reduce brain drain in American low-status communities, developing strategies to transform these neighborhoods into mixed-use local economies that expand wealth-building opportunities for historically marginalized groups. She serves as a lecturer at Princeton University and has served on the boards of the U.S. Green Building Council, Ceres, The Wilderness Society, and the Andrew Goodman Foundation, contributing to the fields of urban sustainability and economic justice.
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Majora Carter Speaking Topics
Economic diversity is a cornerstone of healthy, vibrant communities. Too often, housing policy, urban planning, and non-profit activity in low-status communities serve to concentrate poverty and exacerbate the problems related to health, education, incarceration, and generational wealth. Corporations value talent-retention so that they can grow and benefit from the skills and experience of individuals. Communities can benefit from these strategies too and reduce the brain-drain and intellectual resource extraction that maintains poverty or invites displacement. Get ready to rethink community development with Majora Carter!
Whether your aim is to inspire new thinking among an established audience, bring together different constituencies in a productive forum for honest discussions about important topics, or demonstrate to lay people and professionals alike that more is possible, Majora can help.
Topics Include:
- Urban Revitalization
- Real Estate
- Developing healthy, equitable cities for all
- Reclaiming Your Community
- Wealth Inequality
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Sustainability
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Speaking fees for Majora Carter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Majora Carter are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Majora Carter, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Majora Carter speak about?
Majora Carter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environmental Policy, Environment, Inspirational, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Commencement, Influential Women, Business Leadership, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Motivational, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Art & Design, Architecture, Sustainability, Women, TED, Broadcasting, Black History Month, Real Estate, Culture, Overcoming Adversity and Business.
Where does Majora Carter travel from?
Majora Carter generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Majora Carter?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Majora Carter 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Majora Carter 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 Majora Carter 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.
Majora Carter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environmental Policy, Environment and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Majora Carter for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Majora Carter generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Linda Alvarado, Jasmine Crowe-Houston and Dr. Sylvia Hood Washington. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Majora Carter for an upcoming event.
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Majora Carter Speaking Topics
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Developing Healthy, Equitable Cities for All
Economic diversity is a cornerstone of healthy, vibrant communities. Too often, housing policy, urban planning, and non-profit activity in low-status communities serve to concentrate poverty and exacerbate the problems related to health, education, incarceration, and generational wealth. Corporations value talent-retention so that they can grow and benefit from the skills and experience of individuals. Communities can benefit from these strategies too and reduce the brain-drain and intellectual resource extraction that maintains poverty or invites displacement. Get ready to rethink community development with Majora Carter!
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Majora Carter's Speaking Topics
Whether your aim is to inspire new thinking among an established audience, bring together different constituencies in a productive forum for honest discussions about important topics, or demonstrate to lay people and professionals alike that more is possible, Majora can help.
Topics Include:
- Urban Revitalization
- Real Estate
- Developing healthy, equitable cities for all
- Reclaiming Your Community
- Wealth Inequality
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Sustainability
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Majora Carter Reviews
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Majora was a joy to have on campus, and she added a wonderful richness to our series.
Calvin College - Jan 27 2026 -
Fantastic experience. I was grateful for Majora's flexibility and ability to "roll with the punches" through some persistent tech issues. She was down to earth, willing to interact with our VIP guests post-event, and very engaging. Overall a wonderful speaker to kick off a very important lecture series for our area.
Renaissance Performing Arts Association - Feb 14 2024
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How do I book Majora Carter to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Majora Carter 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 Majora Carter, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Majora Carter or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Majora Carter for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Majora Carter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Majora Carter are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Majora Carter, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Majora Carter speak about?
Majora Carter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environmental Policy, Environment, Inspirational, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Commencement, Influential Women, Business Leadership, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Motivational, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Art & Design, Architecture, Sustainability, Women, TED, Broadcasting, Black History Month, Real Estate, Culture, Overcoming Adversity and Business. -
Where does Majora Carter travel from?
Majora Carter generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Majora Carter?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Majora Carter 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Majora Carter 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 Majora Carter 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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