Spirit Tawfiq
Keynote Speaker: Antiracism Educator, Podcaster & Founder of Roots of the Spirit
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Spirit Tawfiq Biography
Spirit Tawfiq is the founder of Roots of the Spirit, a movement dedicated to uprooting racism through storytelling, education, and the arts. The daughter of Minnijean Brown-Trickey, one of the Little Rock Nine who desegregated Little Rock Central High School in 1957, Tawfiq carries forward a legacy of truth and courage. Discovering her mother’s story became the spark that inspired her life’s work, using story to bridge history and healing, past and possibility.
She has worked with the National Park Service at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, the very hallowed ground her mother desegregated, where she met people from around the world who testified to the global impact of the Little Rock Nine. She has also contributed to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, consulted with Color of Change, the Civil Rights Museum, and other entities dedicated to advancing truth and equity.
A playwright and director, Tawfiq created One Ninth, a powerful play illuminating her mother’s journey and the enduring light of the human spirit. Through her signature program "Let Your Light Shine" and her talks across the globe, she ignites the power of storytelling, truth-telling, and courage to inspire healing and remind us never to let our light be dimmed.
Tawfiq holds a BA in Mass Communications from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Master of Public Service from President Clinton’s Clinton School of Public Service. She is most proud of the light she shares with her sons Khalil and Nizami, and her husband Hisham.
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Spirit Tawfiq invites us to see story as mirror and medicine, a path to truth, healing, and connection in times that test our courage. She reminds us that when we turn the light upon the truth, we help it shine the way toward collective liberation.
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What topics does Spirit Tawfiq speak about?
Spirit Tawfiq is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Social Justice, Anti-Racism, Performing Arts, Education, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Podcast Host, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Influential Women, Black History Month and DEI.
Where does Spirit Tawfiq travel from?
Spirit Tawfiq generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Spirit Tawfiq?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Spirit Tawfiq 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 Spirit Tawfiq for your next private or corporate function.
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Spirit Tawfiq is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Civil Rights and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Spirit Tawfiq for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Spirit Tawfiq generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Xernona Clayton, Yoruba Richen and Boyah J. Farah. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Spirit Tawfiq for an upcoming event.
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Keepers of the Light: The Power of Our Stories
Spirit Tawfiq invites us to see story as mirror and medicine, a path to truth, healing, and connection in times that test our courage. She reminds us that when we turn the light upon the truth, we help it shine the way toward collective liberation.
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Spirit Tawfiq was a wonderful, empowering speaker for our diversity and leadership event. She tied in stories from the Little Rock Nine, the power of sharing our own stories, and the inspiration to create powerful change. I highly recommend her for any college campus event!
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How do I book Spirit Tawfiq to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Spirit Tawfiq 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 Spirit Tawfiq, 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 Spirit Tawfiq or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Spirit Tawfiq for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Spirit Tawfiq, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Spirit Tawfiq are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Spirit Tawfiq, 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 Spirit Tawfiq speak about?
Spirit Tawfiq is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Social Justice, Anti-Racism, Performing Arts, Education, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Podcast Host, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Influential Women, Black History Month and DEI. -
Where does Spirit Tawfiq travel from?
Spirit Tawfiq generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Spirit Tawfiq?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Spirit Tawfiq 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 Spirit Tawfiq 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 Spirit Tawfiq 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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