Mark Anthony Neal
Keynote Speaker: Author, Cultural Critic, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African & African American Studies
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Mark Anthony Neal is James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African & African American Studies, Professor of English, and Professor of Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies, and Chair of the Department of African & African American Studies at Duke University, where he teaches courses in Black Popular Culture including signature courses on the history of Black Humor, Black Masculinity, and Motown & American Culture.
Neal is the author of six books including the recently published "Black Ephemera: The Crisis and Challenge of the Musical Archive" (2022), "What the Music Said: Black Popular Music and Public Culture" (1999), "Soul Babies: Black Popular Culture, the Post-Soul Aesthetic" (2002) and "Looking for Leroy: Illegible Black Masculinities" (2013), and co-editor, with Murray Forman and Regina Bradley, of "That’s The Joint!: The Hip-Hop Studies Reader" (now in its third edition).
Neal has been featured in several documentaries including PBS’s "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes," Netflix’s "The Two Killings of Sam Cooke," and A&E’s "Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution," and even portrayed himself in an episode of the BET scripted drama, "Being Mary Jane," which starred Gabrielle Union.
At Duke, Neal directs the Center for Arts, Digital Culture and Entrepreneurship (CADCE) which produces original digital content, including the weekly Webby-nominated video podcast "Left of Black," now in its 14th season, produced in collaboration with the John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute at Duke. Neal’s next book, "Save a Seat for Me: Meditations on Black Masculinity and Fatherhood" will be published by Simon & Schuster. Neal is a member of the Delta Zeta Sigma Graduate Chapter (Durham) of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
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Mark Anthony Neal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Diversity & Inclusion and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Anthony Neal for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Mark Anthony Neal generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Clayborne Carson, Bobby Seale and Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Anthony Neal for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Mark Anthony Neal to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Mark Anthony Neal for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mark Anthony Neal, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Anthony Neal are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Anthony Neal, 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 Mark Anthony Neal speak about?
Mark Anthony Neal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Entertainers, Social Media, Feminism, Literary, Celebrity, Social Activism, Black History Month, Culture and DEI. -
Where does Mark Anthony Neal travel from?
Mark Anthony Neal generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Mark Anthony Neal?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Anthony Neal 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 Mark Anthony Neal 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 Mark Anthony Neal 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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