Mohammed Bilal

Mohammed Bilal

Keynote Speaker: Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Award-Winning Producer, Poet

Mohammed Bilal Biography

Mohammed Soriano-Bilal is a seasoned diversity and inclusion consultant, strategist, poet, and award-winning producer of music and film. He gained widespread recognition as the voice of reason on MTV's "Real World San Francisco." In his capacity as an Inclusion & Belonging Specialist, he currently serves as the Director of Inclusion, Equity, and Access in a Learning Environment at Stanford University's President & Provost Office. Here, he oversees the implementation of Stanford University’s largest equity-focused organizational change initiative, IDEAL.

Bilal's extensive experience in facilitating diversity and inclusion presentations and trainings at educational institutions across the nation positions him as a leader in fostering inclusive environments. He co-instructs a course at Stanford University with Professor Hazel Markus, focusing on intergroup dialogue in higher education. His workshops are designed to provide practical strategies and frameworks that enhance inclusivity and cultural transformation, with positive feedback from institutions such as Northwestern University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Barstow School. Additionally, his research as a doctoral candidate at the University of California, Berkeley School of Education explores how DEI-centered Communities of Practice influence senior higher education leaders.

As a multi-disciplinary artist, Bilal has collaborated with artists such as Santana, Public Enemy, Ben Harper, De La Soul, Danny Glover, and Mos Def, and his music has been featured on NBC, the CW, and at the Sundance Film Festival. His film "Towards Excellence," examines diversity and equity in independent schools, offering insights for building vibrant and inclusive communities. Previously, as the Executive Director of the African American Art and Culture Complex in San Francisco, he led significant creative place-making developments. Bilal continues to impact diverse audiences through his strategic and thoughtful approach to organizational development and inclusive leadership.

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Mohammed Bilal Speaking Topics

Toward Excellence

This presentation starts with a viewing of Toward Excellence, a short film that explores diversity and equity at American independent schools. It looks closely at the problematic 80’s, when many private schools intentionally/experimentally increased admittance of African-American students to meet self-imposed quotas. Through interviews with some of today’s top administrators—Al Adams (Lick-Wilmerding High School), Lucinda Lee Katz (Marin Country Day School) and others—the film offers valuable insights for building vibrant and inclusive school communities. Director Mohammed Bilal, who attended, taught and lead independent schools, facilitates the interactive Q & A, vicariously using the film and personal narratives as tools to unravel power and privilege, race, gender and space.

Preference & Prejudice

Do you prefer pink or blue, car or bike-- black man or white woman? When choosing A over B- how do preconceived socio-cultural notions affect our daily choices and what role does prejudice play in our preferences? Preference & Prejudice is a fun, insightful examination of preference and its role in the ways we move toward and away from one another. Using his own personal narrative, Mohammed Bilal blends scholarship, rap and spoken word into a playful exploration of preference and desire, elucidating everyday methods for open interactions.

LoveLife: The Disempowerment of AIDS

How do we disempower HIV/AIDS? This lecture attempts to displace the negative stereotypes and mindsets attached to HIV/AIDS, and replace them with positive archetypes and empowered mindfulness. The main aim is to educate the spirit, to burst through the statistical ritual, and learn, at the most basic level, what HIV/AIDS means and how it lacks any real power to destroy love and happiness. The disempowerment of HIV/AIDS is most important for youth, who are developing (almost daily!) ways to look at themselves and the world. This lecture blends facts, figures, narratives, poetry, and hip-hop story-telling.

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How much does it cost to book Mohammed Bilal for a speaking engagement?

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

Mohammed Bilal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Technology, Health, Relationships, Music, Authors, Political, Black Heritage, Poetry, Television & Film, HIV & AIDS, College, Entertainers, Government, Journalism, Literary, Addiction & Recovery and Culture.

Where does Mohammed Bilal travel from?

Mohammed Bilal generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Mohammed Bilal?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mohammed Bilal 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 Mohammed Bilal 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 Mohammed Bilal 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.


Mohammed Bilal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Technology and Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mohammed Bilal for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Mohammed Bilal generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Montel Williams, Van Jones and Star Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mohammed Bilal for an upcoming event.

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

Mohammed Bilal Speaking Topics

  • Toward Excellence

    This presentation starts with a viewing of Toward Excellence, a short film that explores diversity and equity at American independent schools. It looks closely at the problematic 80’s, when many private schools intentionally/experimentally increased admittance of African-American students to meet self-imposed quotas. Through interviews with some of today’s top administrators—Al Adams (Lick-Wilmerding High School), Lucinda Lee Katz (Marin Country Day School) and others—the film offers valuable insights for building vibrant and inclusive school communities. Director Mohammed Bilal, who attended, taught and lead independent schools, facilitates the interactive Q & A, vicariously using the film and personal narratives as tools to unravel power and privilege, race, gender and space.

  • Preference & Prejudice

    Do you prefer pink or blue, car or bike-- black man or white woman? When choosing A over B- how do preconceived socio-cultural notions affect our daily choices and what role does prejudice play in our preferences? Preference & Prejudice is a fun, insightful examination of preference and its role in the ways we move toward and away from one another. Using his own personal narrative, Mohammed Bilal blends scholarship, rap and spoken word into a playful exploration of preference and desire, elucidating everyday methods for open interactions.

  • LoveLife: The Disempowerment of AIDS

    How do we disempower HIV/AIDS? This lecture attempts to displace the negative stereotypes and mindsets attached to HIV/AIDS, and replace them with positive archetypes and empowered mindfulness. The main aim is to educate the spirit, to burst through the statistical ritual, and learn, at the most basic level, what HIV/AIDS means and how it lacks any real power to destroy love and happiness. The disempowerment of HIV/AIDS is most important for youth, who are developing (almost daily!) ways to look at themselves and the world. This lecture blends facts, figures, narratives, poetry, and hip-hop story-telling.

  • How do I book Mohammed Bilal to speak at my event?

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

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

    Mohammed Bilal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Technology, Health, Relationships, Music, Authors, Political, Black Heritage, Poetry, Television & Film, HIV & AIDS, College, Entertainers, Government, Journalism, Literary, Addiction & Recovery and Culture.
  • Where does Mohammed Bilal travel from?

    Mohammed Bilal generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Mohammed Bilal?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mohammed Bilal 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 Mohammed Bilal 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 Mohammed Bilal 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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