Shelby Steele
Keynote Speaker: Author, Columnist & Documentary Filmmaker; Senior Fellow at Hoover Institution; National Book Critics' Circle Award Winner
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Shelby Steele Biography
Shelby Steele is an author, columnist, and documentary filmmaker known for his work on race relations, identity, and American culture. Steele served as the Robert J. and Marion E. Oster Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, focusing on race relations, multiculturalism, and affirmative action. He holds a doctorate in English from the University of Utah, a master's degree in sociology from Southern Illinois University, and a bachelor's degree in political science from Coe College. Steele became active in the civil rights movement during his college years, advocating for the rights of African Americans and addressing societal injustices. His experiences with racial inequality have informed his scholarship and commentary on race in the United States.
Steele is the author of the New York Times bestseller "The Content of Our Character: A New Vision of Race in America," which received the National Book Critics' Circle Award. In this book, Steele argues that individual initiative, self-sufficiency, and strong families are essential for progress in Black America. His writing has appeared in major publications, including Harper's Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Republic, Newsweek, and The Washington Post. Steele's work explores the roles of education, family, and character in addressing the legacy of slavery and segregation.
Other books by Steele include "A Dream Deferred: The Second Betrayal of Black Freedom in America," "White Guilt: How Blacks and Whites Together Destroyed the Promise of the Civil Rights Era," "A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited about Obama and Why He Can't Win," and "Shame: How America's Past Sins Have Polarized Our Country." Steele's body of work challenges prevailing narratives about race in America, emphasizing individual responsibility over group identity. Together with his son, filmmaker Eli Steele, he produced the documentary "White Guilt," which examines themes from his book in the context of contemporary American politics.
Steele's work on the documentary "Seven Days in Bensonhurst" was recognized with an Emmy Award, the Writers Guild Award, and the San Francisco Film Festival Award for television documentary writing. He also wrote and narrated "What Killed Michael Brown?," a documentary directed by Eli Steele that explores race relations in the United States through the events surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. The film generated national discussion about race and policing in America.
Steele received the National Humanities Medal for his contributions to the humanities and was recognized by the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation with a Bradley Prize for achievement. He continues to contribute to major publications and appears on national news programs, providing commentary on race, culture, and public policy in the United States.
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Shelby Steele Videos
Shame: How America's Past Sins Have Polarized Our Country
A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited About Obama and Why He Can't Win
White Guilt: How Blacks and Whites Together Destroyed the Promise of the Civil Rights Era
A Dream Deferred: The Second Betrayal of Black Freedom in America
The Content of Our Character: A New Vision of Race In America
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What topics does Shelby Steele speak about?
Shelby Steele is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Political, Black Heritage, Conservative, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Education, Professors, Author, Television & Film, Culture, DEI and Black History Month.
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Shelby Steele is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Political and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shelby Steele for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Shelby Steele can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill and Michael Eric Dyson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shelby Steele for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Shelby Steele Speaking Topics
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End of Oppression
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Government Reform: How They Divide Rather Than Unify
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Shelby Steele Videos
BOOKS
Shame: How America's Past Sins Have Polarized Our Country
A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited About Obama and Why He Can't Win
White Guilt: How Blacks and Whites Together Destroyed the Promise of the Civil Rights Era
A Dream Deferred: The Second Betrayal of Black Freedom in America
The Content of Our Character: A New Vision of Race In America
REVIEWS
Shelby Steele Reviews
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The event could not have been better. Shelby was fantastic! All best wishes, Mark
Lafayette College - Oct 08 2017
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How do I book Shelby Steele to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shelby Steele 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 Shelby Steele, 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 Shelby Steele or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Shelby Steele for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Shelby Steele, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shelby Steele are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shelby Steele, 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 Shelby Steele speak about?
Shelby Steele is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Political, Black Heritage, Conservative, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Education, Professors, Author, Television & Film, Culture, DEI and Black History Month. -
Who is the agent for Shelby Steele?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shelby Steele 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 Shelby Steele 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 Shelby Steele 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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