Sabrina Strings
Keynote Speaker: Professor & North Hall Chair of Black Studies at UC Santa Barbara
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Sabrina Strings Biography
Sabrina Strings, Ph.D. is Professor and North Hall Chair of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research examines race, gender, and embodiment in science, media, and medicine. She has been featured in dozens of venues, including BBC News, NPR, Huffington Post, NowThis!, Essence, Vogue, TIME, and The New York Times.
She is the author of the award-winning book "Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia" (NYU 2019). Her second book, "The End of Love: Racism, Sexism & the Death of Romance" was just released with Beacon Press. Find her in the Netflix docuseries "The Black Beauty Effect."
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Sabrina Strings Speaking Topics
North Americans commonly believe that the Western aversion to fatness is rooted in medical concerns, especially given the purported “obesity epidemic.” However, studies have shown that the aversion to fat bodies in the West precedes medical warnings about any presumed relationship between fat and health. Further, research has long established that group most likely to be denigrated for being fat is Black women. In this presentation, I will show that contrary to popular beliefs, fatphobia is not rooted in medical concerns. Rather, it arose as a mechanism to justify the booming enterprise of slavery through the degradation of Black people, and Black women in particular, as unrestrained in their “animal appetites.” Moreover, when the medical establishment elected to take up questions regarding the relationship between fat and health in the 20th century, physicians chose BMI as its proxy, a tool mired first in eugenics, and later in colorblind racism.
The die-off of romance among the younger generations (Millennials and Gen-Z) is palpable. But what if I told you that the trend we are witnessing with young people today began under their parent’s (Gen X and Boomer) and even their grandparent’s (Silent) generations? In this talk, I reveal that there was a little-known crusade during the mid-20th century movement era (~1950s-1980) to undo romance as a backlash to feminism. Initiated by white male media moguls, men were advised against commitment unless to the “highest” type of woman. Later, many black male entertainers would ally themselves to the cause—an unexpected consequence of racial integration. Together, their efforts resulted in an explosion of men who are wary of serious relationships with women, especially women who are neither rich nor white: the so-called fuckboys. This talk, based on research done for my book The End of Love: Racism, Sexism and the Death of Romance, shows it’s not just social media and dating apps that ruined contemporary romance. The dissolution of romance began decades prior as the new mode of male domination.
We've been hearing for decades now that obesity is a primary risk factor for the development of Type 2 diabetes (T2D). We know, for instance, that among the total U.S. population, around 11% of persons are diabetic. But, for "obese" persons alone that number rises to 24%. What many researchers conveniently ignore with these data is that over 75% of people classified as obese are NOT diabetic. Moreover, in some countries, the rate of diabetes is as common as, or MORE common than "obesity"! In this presentation, I draw back the curtain on the myth of obesity being a primary factor in the development of Type 2 diabetes. Not only is the etiology of diabetes still largely a mystery, but data from across the globe reveals that there is no consistent pattern in the relationship between elevations in BMI, and the prevalence of T2D.
DEI is under attack. But, rather than being outraged, this gives us a new opportunity to recalibrate how we address the issue of discrimination. Existing responses (such as DEI) rely on simplistic trainings that more or less tell people "don't discriminate." But research shows that biases are implicit. In this workshop, I build on cutting edge research on discrimination to show that it is not something we can simply teach others to "unthink." I demonstrate how we can be free of the pain and power of discrimination by using scientifically-validated tools that allow us to see how it shows up in our lives in real-time, and teaches us how to intervene in the moment.
Sabrina Strings Videos
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What topics does Sabrina Strings speak about?
Sabrina Strings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Education, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Culture, Fitness, Social Sciences, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Obesity Awareness Month, Black Heritage and Diabetes.
Where does Sabrina Strings travel from?
Sabrina Strings generally travels from Irvine, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Sabrina Strings?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sabrina Strings 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 Sabrina Strings for your next private or corporate function.
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Sabrina Strings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Education and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sabrina Strings for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Sabrina Strings generally travels from Irvine, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Kimberly Harden, Xernona Clayton and Dorothy Roberts. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sabrina Strings for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Sabrina Strings Speaking Topics
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The Racial Origins of FatPhobia
North Americans commonly believe that the Western aversion to fatness is rooted in medical concerns, especially given the purported “obesity epidemic.” However, studies have shown that the aversion to fat bodies in the West precedes medical warnings about any presumed relationship between fat and health. Further, research has long established that group most likely to be denigrated for being fat is Black women. In this presentation, I will show that contrary to popular beliefs, fatphobia is not rooted in medical concerns. Rather, it arose as a mechanism to justify the booming enterprise of slavery through the degradation of Black people, and Black women in particular, as unrestrained in their “animal appetites.” Moreover, when the medical establishment elected to take up questions regarding the relationship between fat and health in the 20th century, physicians chose BMI as its proxy, a tool mired first in eugenics, and later in colorblind racism.
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What Killed Romance? On the Birth of Fboys
The die-off of romance among the younger generations (Millennials and Gen-Z) is palpable. But what if I told you that the trend we are witnessing with young people today began under their parent’s (Gen X and Boomer) and even their grandparent’s (Silent) generations? In this talk, I reveal that there was a little-known crusade during the mid-20th century movement era (~1950s-1980) to undo romance as a backlash to feminism. Initiated by white male media moguls, men were advised against commitment unless to the “highest” type of woman. Later, many black male entertainers would ally themselves to the cause—an unexpected consequence of racial integration. Together, their efforts resulted in an explosion of men who are wary of serious relationships with women, especially women who are neither rich nor white: the so-called fuckboys. This talk, based on research done for my book The End of Love: Racism, Sexism and the Death of Romance, shows it’s not just social media and dating apps that ruined contemporary romance. The dissolution of romance began decades prior as the new mode of male domination.
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The Myth of the Obesity-Diabetes Connection
We've been hearing for decades now that obesity is a primary risk factor for the development of Type 2 diabetes (T2D). We know, for instance, that among the total U.S. population, around 11% of persons are diabetic. But, for "obese" persons alone that number rises to 24%. What many researchers conveniently ignore with these data is that over 75% of people classified as obese are NOT diabetic. Moreover, in some countries, the rate of diabetes is as common as, or MORE common than "obesity"! In this presentation, I draw back the curtain on the myth of obesity being a primary factor in the development of Type 2 diabetes. Not only is the etiology of diabetes still largely a mystery, but data from across the globe reveals that there is no consistent pattern in the relationship between elevations in BMI, and the prevalence of T2D.
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How to Address Discrimination
DEI is under attack. But, rather than being outraged, this gives us a new opportunity to recalibrate how we address the issue of discrimination. Existing responses (such as DEI) rely on simplistic trainings that more or less tell people "don't discriminate." But research shows that biases are implicit. In this workshop, I build on cutting edge research on discrimination to show that it is not something we can simply teach others to "unthink." I demonstrate how we can be free of the pain and power of discrimination by using scientifically-validated tools that allow us to see how it shows up in our lives in real-time, and teaches us how to intervene in the moment.
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BOOKS
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Sabrina Strings Reviews
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The Renfrew Center Foundation - Nov 27 2024
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University of San Diego - Mar 04 2024
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How do I book Sabrina Strings to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sabrina Strings 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 Sabrina Strings, 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 Sabrina Strings or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Sabrina Strings for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sabrina Strings, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sabrina Strings are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sabrina Strings, 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 Sabrina Strings speak about?
Sabrina Strings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Education, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Culture, Fitness, Social Sciences, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Obesity Awareness Month, Black Heritage and Diabetes. -
Where does Sabrina Strings travel from?
Sabrina Strings generally travels from Irvine, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Sabrina Strings?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sabrina Strings 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 Sabrina Strings 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 Sabrina Strings 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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