Melissa Harris-Perry

Melissa Harris-Perry

Keynote Speaker: Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University; Executive Director of the Pro Humanitate Institute & Former MSNBC Host; Author, "Barbershops, Bibles, and BET" & "Sister Citizen"

Melissa Harris-Perry Biography

Professor Melissa Harris-Perry is the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair in the Department of Politics and International Affairs, the Department of Women and Gender Studies, the African American Studies Program, and the Program in Environment and Sustainability at Wake Forest University. There she conducts research and teaches courses on American politics at the intersections of gender, race, and place.

Professor Harris-Perry served as the final host and managing editor of "The Takeaway," a daily, national public radio program and podcast, which aired on over 300 public radio stations across the country. And along with Dorian Warren, Harris-Perry is co-creator and co-host of The Takeaway’s special project "Deep Dives with MHP and Dorian" and the podcast "System Check."

Professor Harris-Perry is founder and president of the Anna Julia Cooper Center, whose mission is to advance justice through intersectional scholarship and action. She is the author of the award-winning "Barbershops, Bibles, and BET: Everyday Talk and Black Political Thought," and "Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America."

From 2012 to 2016, she hosted the television show “Melissa Harris-Perry” on weekend mornings on MSNBC and was awarded the Hillman Prize for broadcast journalism. She served as editor-at-large for Elle.com and for ZORA. She continues to serve as contributing editor for The Nation.

Professor Harris-Perry is an award-winning author and sought after public speaker, lecturing widely throughout the United States and abroad. Harris-Perry received her B.A. degree in English from Wake Forest University and her Ph.D. degree in political science from Duke University. She studied theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York. Harris-Perry previously served on the faculty of the University of Chicago, Princeton University, and Tulane University. Professor Harris-Perry has been awarded honorary degrees from many universities including Meadville Lombard Theological School, Winston-Salem State University, Eckerd College, New York University, and Ithaca College.

Professor Harris-Perry serves on many governing boards and committees. She is a trustee of The Century Foundation, The Next 100 and The Markup.

She and her family live in North Carolina.

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Melissa Harris-Perry Videos

Melissa Harris-Perry, “Blackness 2020: Pandemic, Protest, and Politics”
Melissa Harris-Perry at Chicago Humanities Festival
Black Female Voices: bell hooks + Melissa Harris-Perry

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Melissa Harris-Perry is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political Science, Social Activism, Social Justice, Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Education, Authors, Black History Month, Black Heritage and College.

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Melissa Harris-Perry is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Political Science, Social Activism and Social Justice. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melissa Harris-Perry for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Melissa Harris-Perry generally travels from Winston-Salem, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maya Wiley, Bakari Sellers and Ijeoma Oluo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melissa Harris-Perry for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/11/2024.

Melissa Harris-Perry Videos

Melissa Harris-Perry, “Blackness 2020: Pandemic, Protest, and Politics”
Melissa Harris-Perry at Chicago Humanities Festival
Black Female Voices: bell hooks + Melissa Harris-Perry

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  • How do I book Melissa Harris-Perry to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Melissa Harris-Perry, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Melissa Harris-Perry are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melissa Harris-Perry, 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 Melissa Harris-Perry speak about?

    Melissa Harris-Perry is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political Science, Social Activism, Social Justice, Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Education, Authors, Black History Month, Black Heritage and College.
  • Where does Melissa Harris-Perry travel from?

    Melissa Harris-Perry generally travels from Winston-Salem, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Melissa Harris-Perry?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melissa Harris-Perry 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 Melissa Harris-Perry 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 Melissa Harris-Perry 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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