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April Ryan

April Ryan

Keynote Speaker: White House Correspondent, MSNBC Political Analyst, D.C. Bureau Chief for TheGrio & Author

April Ryan Biography

White House Correspondent April Ryan has a unique vantage point as the only Black female reporter covering urban issues from the White House – a position she has held for over 25 years, since the Clinton era. She is now the longest-serving Black woman in the press corps. Her position as a White House Correspondent has afforded her unusual insight into the racial sensitivities, issues, and attendant political struggles of our nation’s past presidents.

Ryan can be seen on MSNBC. She is also the Washington D.C. Bureau Chief on TheGrio. She has been featured in Essence, Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Elle magazines – to name a few. Ryan served on the board of the prestigious White House Correspondents Association. She is one of only three African Americans in the Association’s over 100-year history to serve on its board. She is also an esteemed member of the National Press Club. In 2015, Ms. Ryan was nominated for an NAACP Image Award (Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author) for her first book. Her latest book, "Black Women Will Save the World," celebrates Black women’s resilience and unheralded strength, reflects on “The Year That Changed Everything” – 2020 – and discusses African-American women’s unprecedented role in upholding democracy.

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April Ryan Speaking Topics

A White House Reporter’s View of Politics and Government in Black and White

April Ryan Videos

Brown Lecture Series: April Ryan
April Ryan on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
April Ryan: Under Fire In The Trump White House

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What topics does April Ryan speak about?

April Ryan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as News & Media, Authors, Political, Black Heritage, Diversity, Commencement, Culture, Women, Democratic Party, Government and Social Activism.

Where does April Ryan travel from?

April Ryan generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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April Ryan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including News & Media, Authors and Political. The estimated speaking fee range to book April Ryan for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. April Ryan generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Donna Brazile, Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling April Ryan for an upcoming event.

April Ryan Speaking Topics

  • A White House Reporter’s View of Politics and Government in Black and White

April Ryan Videos

Brown Lecture Series: April Ryan
April Ryan on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
April Ryan: Under Fire In The Trump White House
April Ryan: "The Presidency in Black and White" at Rutgers University

April Ryan Reviews

  • Earlham College - Jan 20 2021

  • Cornell University - Oct 04 2018

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    NSA / EEOD - Jan 17 2018

  • PublicSource - May 25 2017

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