Nia Long

Nia Long

Keynote Speaker: Acclaimed Film & Television Actress; Four-Time NAACP Award Winner; Star of "You People" & "The Best Man"

Nia Long Biography

Nia Long is an American actress known for her work in film and television, with a career spanning drama, comedy, and crime genres. Long first gained widespread recognition for her role in John Singleton's drama "Boyz n the Hood." She followed this with a recurring role as Beulah Lisa Wilkes on the NBC sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Her filmography includes roles in "Friday," "Soul Food," "Love Jones"—which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival—and the comedy "Big Momma's House."

Long's career includes a starring role in Malcolm D. Lee's "The Best Man," for which she won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture. She reprised her role as Jordan Armstrong in the sequel "The Best Man Holiday" and in the Peacock limited series "The Best Man: The Final Chapters," earning another NAACP Image Award. On television, Long portrayed NYPD Officer Sasha Monroe on NBC's crime drama "Third Watch," earning two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. Her television credits also include appearances on "Empire," "NCIS: Los Angeles," "Dear White People," and Kenya Barris' "#BlackAF."

Long has produced and starred in the Netflix thriller "Fatal Affair" and appeared in the Apple TV+ film "The Banker," earning an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress. She also starred in Sony's "Missing" and the Netflix comedy "You People." In addition to acting, Long has directed music videos, including Yolanda Adams' "This Too Shall Pass" and Ashanti's "Baby."

Long portrayed Katherine Jackson in Lionsgate's biopic "Michael," directed by Antoine Fuqua and co-starring Colman Domingo and Jaafar Jackson. The film achieved significant box office success. Gallery Books published Long's memoir, and she has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her contributions to the entertainment industry.

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Nia Long Speaking Topics

Giving Back to the Community

A discussion about Long's road to success. She will discuss the story of growing up in Brooklyn and South Central Los Angeles while being raised by a single mother. This keynote presentation will also cover the importance of education, sex education, and creating a five-year plan.

Women’s Empowerment

A discussion about building personal wealth, diversifying your portfolio, preparing for the future, and balancing motherhood and career.

Guidelines for Health & Fitness

According to Long, health and fitness is about having a balanced life inside and out. In this motivating and informative keynote speech, Long will discuss this as it relates to time management, homeopathic approaches to medicine, and maintaining a healthy diet.

Nia Long Videos

Nia Long, Colman Domingo & Jaafar Jackson | ESSENCE UnCovered
Nia Long Shares What She Learned About Grace
Stay Woke: EWU President's Distinguished Speaker Series ft. Nia Long

How do I book Nia Long to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Nia Long for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Nia Long, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nia Long are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nia Long, 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 Nia Long speak about?

Nia Long is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Social Activism, Celebrity, Health & Wellness, Women's Health, Nutrition, Heart Health, Fitness, Entertainment and Culture.

Where does Nia Long travel from?

Nia Long 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 Nia Long?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nia Long 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 Nia Long 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 Nia Long 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.


Nia Long is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Actor, Women and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nia Long for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Nia Long 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 Gabrielle Union, Dominique Dawes and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nia Long for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/05/2026.

Nia Long Speaking Topics

  • Giving Back to the Community

    A discussion about Long's road to success. She will discuss the story of growing up in Brooklyn and South Central Los Angeles while being raised by a single mother. This keynote presentation will also cover the importance of education, sex education, and creating a five-year plan.

  • Women’s Empowerment

    A discussion about building personal wealth, diversifying your portfolio, preparing for the future, and balancing motherhood and career.

  • Guidelines for Health & Fitness

    According to Long, health and fitness is about having a balanced life inside and out. In this motivating and informative keynote speech, Long will discuss this as it relates to time management, homeopathic approaches to medicine, and maintaining a healthy diet.

Nia Long Videos

Nia Long, Colman Domingo & Jaafar Jackson | ESSENCE UnCovered
Nia Long Shares What She Learned About Grace
Stay Woke: EWU President's Distinguished Speaker Series ft. Nia Long
Nia Long of 'Love Jones' Celebrates Black Film
Nia Long Talks Producing, Motherhood, New Film ‘The Banker’ + More

Nia Long Reviews

  • H.O.N.O.R. / African Ancestry J&J employee resource group - Jan 26 2024

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - Apr 16 2019

  • The event was phenomenal! Nia is such a great and personal speaker, the audience enjoyed her greatly. Thank you so much for all your work and patience throughout the booking process!
    Penn State NCNW - Mar 23 2015

  • How do I book Nia Long to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Nia Long, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nia Long are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nia Long, 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 Nia Long speak about?

    Nia Long is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Social Activism, Celebrity, Health & Wellness, Women's Health, Nutrition, Heart Health, Fitness, Entertainment and Culture.
  • Where does Nia Long travel from?

    Nia Long 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 Nia Long?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nia Long 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 Nia Long 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 Nia Long 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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