Nelson George
Keynote Speaker: Author / Filmmaker
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Categories:Authors, News & Media, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Music, Healthcare, Disruptive Thinking, Entertainers, Inspirational, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Health, Nutrition, Science, Journalism, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Political, Social Justice, Literary, Celebrity, History, Culture
Nelson George Biography
As a journalist, filmmaker, and novelist, Nelson George has been chronicling the culture, history, and aspirations of black Americans for over 20 years. He has been nominated twice for the National Book Critics Circle Award.
The author of numerous books, both fiction and non-fiction, George’s work is centered around the African-American experience. Among his novels are the Blackboard bestsellers, Urban Romance and One Woman Short. Other novels include Seduced, Show & Tell, Night Work, and his first mystery, The Accidental Hunter. His non-fiction career began with The Michael Jackson Story in 1984 and has continued with a series of award-winning titles: Where Did Our Love Go: The Rise & Fall of the Motown Sound, The Death of Rhythm & Blues, Blackface: African-Americans in the Movies, and Elevating the Game: Black Men and Basketball. George also won a Grammy for his contribution to the liner notes for the James Brown boxed set, Star Time.
His most popular book, Hip-Hop America, a history of hip-hop culture, has been published in four languages and was re-issued in 2005 with a new chapter. He also co-authored rap mogul Russell Simmons' autobiography, Life and Def. George’s involvement with hip-hop continues as he is a consulting producer on VH-1's annual Hip-Hop Honors television broadcast.
George’s involvement with film dates back to 1986 when he invested in Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It. He went on to co-write the screenplays for Strictly Business with Halle Berry, and CB4 with Chris Rock. George also wrote the popular short film, To Be a Black Man, featuring Samuel L. Jackson. Additionally, he was consulting producer on HBO's Emmy Award-winning The Chris Rock Show for five seasons.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, George attended St. John's University, from which he graduated in 1979. He worked at the black oriented Amsterdam News before joining the staff of Record World magazine. In 1982, he began a seven year association with Billboard magazine as black music editor. George was published regularly in the Village Voice throughout the 1980s, and in the early '90s wrote a column titled “Native Son for the Voice.”
George recently wrote and directed the HBO movie Life Support, starring Queen Latifah who was nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Actress in a TV Film or Mini Series.
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Nelson George is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, News & Media, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Music, Healthcare, Disruptive Thinking, Entertainers, Inspirational, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Health, Nutrition, Science, Journalism, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Political, Social Justice, Literary, Celebrity, History and Culture.
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Nelson George is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, News & Media and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nelson George for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Nelson George can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Legend, Calvin Trillin and Sir Richard Branson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nelson George for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Nelson George to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nelson George 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 Nelson George, 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 Nelson George or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Nelson George for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Nelson George, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nelson George, 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 Nelson George speak about?
Nelson George is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, News & Media, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Music, Healthcare, Disruptive Thinking, Entertainers, Inspirational, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Health, Nutrition, Science, Journalism, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Political, Social Justice, Literary, Celebrity, History and Culture. -
Who is the agent for Nelson George?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nelson George 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 Nelson George 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 Nelson George 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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