Prentice Powell

Prentice Powell

Keynote Speaker: Spoken Word Performer & Poet; Grammy-Nominated & Award-Winning Artist

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Prentice Powell Biography

Prentice Powell composed and embarked on his first poem in 2003. In 2006, he became Oakland and San Francisco Grand Slam Champion. In 2007, Powell won Spoken-Word Artist of the Year at the Black Music Awards. In 2010, Powell was voted "Best Poet" by the Oakland East Bay Express.

Powell is a firm believer in practicing what he preaches. After performing on the national finals stage in 2003, placing fourth in the nation only two months after writing his first poem, he pursued a spoken-word career. He became the 2007 spoken-word artist of the year at the Black Music Awards and 2006 Oakland and San Francisco Grand Slam Champion. In 2010, he won the East Bay Express award for “Best Poet.” He is the only to poet to have performed on all three seasons of the hit TV Series Verses and Flow, with five episodes.

Powell also works in education developing, creating and teaching creative writing courses. His work is primarily focused on youth development of African American boys. He also currently works with autistic children with severe behavioral disorders.

Powell and his poetry collective, “Fiveology,” were the official opening act For Jill Scott’s 2013 summer tour, and he is the first spoken-word artist to perform on “The Arsenio Hall Show,” as well as the only individual to appear on the show three times. Powell’s poetry has taken him all over the world, including to London, Amsterdam and South Africa, where he has also done community work. He has shared the stage with artists such as Eric Roberson, Goapele, Amir Sulaiman, and Stevie Wonder.

Powell was nominated for a Grammy Award for his 2024 poetry album.

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Prentice Powell Videos

Prentice Powell- Being A Black Man In America
Prentice Powell - All Def Poetry
Prentice Powell - Letter to My Wife's Exes

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What topics does Prentice Powell speak about?

Prentice Powell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Performing Arts, Poetry, Entertainment and Art & Design.

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Prentice Powell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Performing Arts and Poetry. The estimated speaking fee range to book Prentice Powell for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Prentice Powell can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brandon Leake, Marc Marcel and Wendee Lee Curtis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Prentice Powell for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/06/2025.

Prentice Powell Videos

Prentice Powell- Being A Black Man In America
Prentice Powell - All Def Poetry
Prentice Powell - Letter to My Wife's Exes
  • How do I book Prentice Powell to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Prentice Powell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Prentice Powell, 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 Prentice Powell speak about?

    Prentice Powell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Performing Arts, Poetry, Entertainment and Art & Design.
  • Who is the agent for Prentice Powell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Prentice Powell 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 Prentice Powell 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 Prentice Powell 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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