Jane Elliott
Keynote Speaker: Anti-Discrimination Educator & Diversity Trainer; Creator of "Blue Eyes–Brown Eyes" Exercise
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Jane Elliott Biography
Jane Elliott, a diversity educator, is widely recognized for her innovative "Blue eyes/Brown eyes" exercise. This groundbreaking approach to teaching about discrimination and racial stereotyping was first implemented on April 5, 1968, and later garnered national attention through the 1970 documentary "The Eye of the Storm." After transitioning into full-time public speaking, Elliott continued to use the exercise as a powerful tool in addressing discrimination, both in academic settings, as captured in the 2001 documentary "The Angry Eye," and various television appearances, notably "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." In 2026, she was the subject of the Sundance documentary "Jane Elliot Against the World."
Elliott's work has been the subject of multiple books by William Peters, "A Class Divided" and "A Class Divided: Then and Now," and featured in the PBS series "Frontline" in the 1985 episode "A Class Divided," for which she received The Hillman Prize. Her influence as a diversity trainer reached a global audience through Channel 4’s televised edition of her exercise in "The Event: How Racist Are You?". Furthermore, her pioneering work in the field of diversity training has led to collaborations with corporate clients such as General Electric, Exxon, AT&T, and IBM, and lectures to various US government bodies, including the FBI, IRS, US Navy, US Department of Education, and US Postal Service.
Throughout her career, Elliott has received various accolades and recognition for her work. In 1992, she was featured as "Person of the Week" by Peter Jennings on ABC and, in 2016, she was named in BBC's annual list of 100 Women. She has also been invited to speak at over 350 colleges and universities worldwide and made multiple appearances on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." CSU Bakersfield acknowledged her contributions by awarding Elliott the honorary degree Doctor of Humane Letters on May 24, 2019. Her "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes" exercise continues to be a significant resource in academic studies and diversity training and has fueled ongoing public discussions about the ethics and effectiveness of diversity training methods.
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Jane Elliott Speaking Topics
A three-hour presentation during which Ms. Jane Elliott, the adaptor of the Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise in teaching about the anatomy of prejudice and the subject of the Peabody Award-winning film, "The Eye of the Storm," introduces and discusses that film and explores with the audience the problems of racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, and ethnocentrism and the responsibility shared by all of us for illuminating them in and eliminating them from ourselves and our environment.
Those attending the presentation will be encouraged to discuss the issues raised as they relate to their own workplace. They will also be encouraged to discuss the materials presented on the handouts which are designed to help them to identify their own racist statements, behaviors, and attitudes. Participants will receive a list of suggested activities which, if implemented, can help them to decrease the amount of racism in their environment and a list of books which, if read, can provide added insights to the problems of the -isms with which we are all confronted.
A one-hour presentation during which Ms. Elliott uses audience members and visual aids to help us to recognize, identify, and appreciate the differences on which power is assigned, and some of the ways in which we are conditioned to develop some of our perceptions.
Ms. Elliott has successfully delivered these presentations to a wide variety of audiences throughout the world and is available to present these moving lectures before your group or organization.
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Speaking fees for Jane Elliott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jane Elliott are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jane Elliott, 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 Jane Elliott speak about?
Jane Elliott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Civil Rights, Women's Rights, LGBTQ, Women, Anti-Racism, Culture, Education, DEI, Author, Social Justice, College, Reproductive Rights, Women's History Month, Social Sciences and Human Resources.
Where does Jane Elliott travel from?
Jane Elliott generally travels from Riceville, IA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Jane Elliott?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jane Elliott 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 Jane Elliott for your next private or corporate function.
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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 Jane Elliott 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.
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Jane Elliott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism and Civil Rights. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jane Elliott for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jane Elliott generally travels from Riceville, IA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Angela Davis, Dr. Bernice King and Dorothy Roberts. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jane Elliott for an upcoming event.
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Jane Elliott Speaking Topics
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The Anatomy of Prejudice
A three-hour presentation during which Ms. Jane Elliott, the adaptor of the Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise in teaching about the anatomy of prejudice and the subject of the Peabody Award-winning film, "The Eye of the Storm," introduces and discusses that film and explores with the audience the problems of racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, and ethnocentrism and the responsibility shared by all of us for illuminating them in and eliminating them from ourselves and our environment.
Those attending the presentation will be encouraged to discuss the issues raised as they relate to their own workplace. They will also be encouraged to discuss the materials presented on the handouts which are designed to help them to identify their own racist statements, behaviors, and attitudes. Participants will receive a list of suggested activities which, if implemented, can help them to decrease the amount of racism in their environment and a list of books which, if read, can provide added insights to the problems of the -isms with which we are all confronted.
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Power, Perception, and Prejudice
A one-hour presentation during which Ms. Elliott uses audience members and visual aids to help us to recognize, identify, and appreciate the differences on which power is assigned, and some of the ways in which we are conditioned to develop some of our perceptions.
Ms. Elliott has successfully delivered these presentations to a wide variety of audiences throughout the world and is available to present these moving lectures before your group or organization.
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Jane Elliott Reviews
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Utah Valley University - Jan 28 2025
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Social Finance, Inc. (SoFi) - Feb 22 2022
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Peloton - Jan 31 2022
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Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions (CKPU) - Jan 26 2022
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Washington State University - Apr 19 2021
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Jane Elliott Rethinking Race
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Long Time Anti-Racism Educator Jane Elliott To Speak In Springfield
Jane Elliott was a teacher in Riceville, Iowa in the late sixties. She says she was disturbed by the way much of white America ...
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How do I book Jane Elliott to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jane Elliott 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 Jane Elliott, 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 Jane Elliott or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jane Elliott for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jane Elliott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jane Elliott are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jane Elliott, 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 Jane Elliott speak about?
Jane Elliott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Civil Rights, Women's Rights, LGBTQ, Women, Anti-Racism, Culture, Education, DEI, Author, Social Justice, College, Reproductive Rights, Women's History Month, Social Sciences and Human Resources. -
Where does Jane Elliott travel from?
Jane Elliott generally travels from Riceville, IA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jane Elliott?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jane Elliott 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 Jane Elliott 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 Jane Elliott 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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