Minnijean Brown Trickey

Minnijean Brown Trickey

Keynote Speaker: Civil Rights Icon, Environmental Advocate, Diversity Educator

Minnijean Brown Trickey Biography

Minnijean Brown Trickey has lifelong experience and commitment to peacemaking; environmental issues; developing youth leadership; diversity education and training; cross-cultural communication; gender and social justice advocacy. Brown Trickey is one of the nine African American students who collectively resisted opposition to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957, with protection from federal troops.

Brown Trickey’s teaching experience in social work includes Carleton University, and community colleges in Canada. She served in the Clinton Administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Workforce Diversity at the Department of Interior. She was the Shipley Visiting Writer for Heritage Studies at Arkansas State University. For the past twenty-two years, she has been a nonviolence and antiracism facilitator for Sojourn to the Past, a ten-day interactive history experience for high school students. She continues as a teacher, writer, and motivational speaker, and is currently working on her autobiography, tentatively titled "Mixed Blessing: Living Black in North America." She is the mother of three sons and three daughters.

Brown Trickey is the recipient of numerous awards for her community work for social justice, including Lifetime Achievement Tribute by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the International Wolf Award for contributions to racial harmony, and the Congressional Gold Medal. She is a member of the Little Rock Nine Foundation that awards nine scholarships bi-annually. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work in Native Human Services from Laurentian University and a Master of Social Work from Carleton University, in Ontario Canada. She is the recipient of four Honorary Doctorates.

She is the subject of a documentary, "Journey to Little Rock: the Untold Story of Minnijean Brown Trickey," which has received critical acclaim in international film festivals in Africa, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, the U.S., South America, and Canada. She was featured in People Magazine, Newsweek, the Ottawa Citizen, the BBC, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp, Donahue, CNN, the History Channel's "Turning Points in History," the HBO documentary, "Little Rock Central: 50 Years Later," and a variety of television, radio and print media. She appeared with the Little Rock Nine on Oprah, Today, and numerous other media. In 2016, Brown Trickey donated more than 20 personal objects to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The collection includes a Little Rock Central High School yearbook, a graduation dress, a personal letter from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a notice of suspension, and photographs. She is a proud mother and grandmother who still travels globally spreading a message of antiracism, nonviolence, peace, and reconciliation.

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Minnijean Brown Trickey Speaking Topics

"Activism As a Way of Life."

Minnijean Brown Trickey will speak about her experience as a lifelong activist and the power of centering nonviolence in every aspect of her life. She will openly share her journey of being thrust into the international spotlight as one of the first nine Black students (Little Rock Nine) to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957, and how the practice of nonviolence shielded her spirit in the face of grave danger and violence. She will interrogate the violence of current-day systemic racism and reignite the philosophy of nonviolence as a way of life for this and future generations.

Minnijean Brown Trickey Videos

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Little Rock Nine's Minnijean Brown-Trickey In Miami To Kick Off MLK Weekend
National Park College Live Stream | Minnijean Brown Trickey

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What topics does Minnijean Brown Trickey speak about?

Minnijean Brown Trickey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Black History Month, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Inspirational, Motivational, Social Justice and Culture.

Who is the agent for Minnijean Brown Trickey?

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Minnijean Brown Trickey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Black Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Minnijean Brown Trickey for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Minnijean Brown Trickey can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nikki Giovanni, Clayborne Carson and Maya Wiley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Minnijean Brown Trickey for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Minnijean Brown Trickey Speaking Topics

  • "Activism As a Way of Life."

    Minnijean Brown Trickey will speak about her experience as a lifelong activist and the power of centering nonviolence in every aspect of her life. She will openly share her journey of being thrust into the international spotlight as one of the first nine Black students (Little Rock Nine) to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957, and how the practice of nonviolence shielded her spirit in the face of grave danger and violence. She will interrogate the violence of current-day systemic racism and reignite the philosophy of nonviolence as a way of life for this and future generations.

Minnijean Brown Trickey Videos

CHARTS event: Minnijean Brown
Little Rock Nine's Minnijean Brown-Trickey In Miami To Kick Off MLK Weekend
National Park College Live Stream | Minnijean Brown Trickey
Civil Rights Icon Minnijean Brown Trickey: Heroes Then & Now!
Nonviolence Is... | Minnijean Brown-Trickey | TEDxMarkhamSt

Minnijean Brown Trickey Reviews

  • Mrs. Minnijean Brown Trickey is one of the best speakers we have ever had. She evoked something in the audience that made them super engaging and even a little intense. As she shared her experience with us, many of our Black employees were able to identify and feel seen with her experience in a Black school or an all-white school and know they weren't the only ones. It was also so powerful for our non-Black employees, because there are truly many that did not know her story or could not comprehend how a people could have such hate to keep children from attending school. Her closing words I believe impacted our LNCA audience and I know that many will start taking the small steps/acts to get to the larger result. Once again from the Legrand Black Professional Network, we are so honored and grateful that Minnijean took the time to come and meet with us and share the gems that she did.
    Legrand - Feb 22 2024

  • Capri Holdings - Mar 06 2023

  • Great all around experience.
    Johns Hopkins Medicine - Jan 23 2018

  • Really great to work with.
    St. Catherine's School - Oct 10 2017

  • How do I book Minnijean Brown Trickey to speak at my event?

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

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

    Minnijean Brown Trickey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Black History Month, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Inspirational, Motivational, Social Justice and Culture.
  • Who is the agent for Minnijean Brown Trickey?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Minnijean Brown Trickey 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 Minnijean Brown Trickey 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 Minnijean Brown Trickey 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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