Boyah J. Farah

Boyah J. Farah

Keynote Speaker: Author of "America Made Me A Black Man," Winner of the NPR Best Book of 2022

Boyah J. Farah Biography

Somalian-American Boyah J. Farah survived significant hardship in his birth country only to experience firsthand the dehumanization of Blacks when he arrived in his adopted land, the United States. His searing memoir of American racism— "America Made Me A Black Man" (Harper; September 6, 2022)— offers a singular, eye-opening perspective at a time of profound racial reckoning.

Born in Somalia and raised among nomads, Farah grew up with a code of male bravado that helped him survive deprivation, disease, and civil war; he believed that code would help him succeed in his new country. Rather than safety and freedom, though, Farah found systemic racism, police brutality, and intense prejudice in all areas of life, including the workplace. He learned not only what it meant to be an African in America, but what it means to be African American. The code of masculinity that shaped generations of men in his family could not prepare Farah for the painful realities of life in the United States.

Farah’s writing has been featured in The Guardian, Harvard Transition, Scheer Intelligence at KCRW, Grub Daily and Truthdig. His essays have appeared in Harvard’s Kennedy School Review, Pangyrus magazine, and The Huffington Post, and he is the winner of Salon‘s best essay of 2017. He recently founded the Abaadi School in Garowe, Somalia, which offers instruction in English, Math and Science to boys and girls ages 13-24. Farah divides his time between Boston and Somalia. "America Made Me A Black Man" is his first book.

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Boyah J. Farah Videos

America Made Me a Black Man - Boyah J. Farah | The Chris Hedges Report
Boyah J. Farah: "America Made Me a Black Man!"

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What topics does Boyah J. Farah speak about?

Boyah J. Farah is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Authors, Immigration, Government, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Literary, Education and Education Reform.

Where does Boyah J. Farah travel from?

Boyah J. Farah generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Boyah J. Farah is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion and DEI. The estimated speaking fee range to book Boyah J. Farah for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Boyah J. Farah generally travels from Boston, MA, 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 Spirit Tawfiq. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Boyah J. Farah for an upcoming event.

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Boyah J. Farah Videos

America Made Me a Black Man - Boyah J. Farah | The Chris Hedges Report
Boyah J. Farah: "America Made Me a Black Man!"

Boyah J. Farah Reviews

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  • How do I book Boyah J. Farah to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Boyah J. Farah 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 Boyah J. Farah, 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 Boyah J. Farah or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Boyah J. Farah for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Boyah J. Farah, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Boyah J. Farah are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Boyah J. Farah, 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 Boyah J. Farah speak about?

    Boyah J. Farah is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Authors, Immigration, Government, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Literary, Education and Education Reform.
  • Where does Boyah J. Farah travel from?

    Boyah J. Farah generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Boyah J. Farah?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Boyah J. Farah 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 Boyah J. Farah 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 Boyah J. Farah 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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