Nia-Malika Henderson

Nia-Malika Henderson

Keynote Speaker: Senior Political Analyst for CNN

Nia-Malika Henderson Biography

Nia-Malika Henderson is a senior political analyst for CNN, regularly appearing on "Inside Politics with Dana Bash," "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer" and "The Lead with Jake Tapper." Henderson plays a key role in CNN’s political coverage, offering analysis and reporting on breaking news, presidential and midterm elections.

She has also written regularly about race, gender, demographics and cultural issues.

In 2020, she reported on the Democratic presidential primary and on Trump’s re-election bid.

During the 2016 campaign cycle, she reported on the Democratic and Republican candidates, covering Sen. Bernie Sanders’ insurgent campaign, Ben Carson’s unlikely bid and Donald Trump’s realignment of the Republican party.

Henderson was a national political reporter for The Washington Post, where she covered the White House, the 2012 presidential campaign, the 2010 midterm elections and anchored the 2012 election blog. She also covered the first two years of the Obama administration for Politico and was Newsday’s lead reporter covering Obama’s 2008 campaign, the Democratic primary race and the Democratic National Convention.

In 2005, Henderson was part of the Newsday team named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting for a series on the history of hip hop. Before joining Newsday’s national staff, she wrote for The Baltimore Sun.

Henderson was a double major in literature and cultural anthropology at Duke University and earned master’s degrees in American studies from Yale University and journalism from Columbia University. She is on the board of visitors for Duke’s Trinity College.

Henderson lives with her wife and daughter in Washington.

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Nia-Malika Henderson Videos

How Gay Marriage Won: A Conversation with Sasha Issenberg and ...
Nia-Malika Henderson: "Race, Gender and the 2016 Election ...
A Conversation with CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson '96 - YouTube

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What topics does Nia-Malika Henderson speak about?

Nia-Malika Henderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, News & Media, Broadcasting, Political, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Government, Culture, LGBTQ, DEI and Black Heritage.

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Nia-Malika Henderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, News & Media and Broadcasting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nia-Malika Henderson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Nia-Malika Henderson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Asma Khalid, Robert Costa and Donna Brazile. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nia-Malika Henderson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/12/2023.

Nia-Malika Henderson Videos

How Gay Marriage Won: A Conversation with Sasha Issenberg and ...
Nia-Malika Henderson: "Race, Gender and the 2016 Election ...
A Conversation with CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson '96 - YouTube

Nia-Malika Henderson Reviews

  • Nia-Malika was an excellent speaker for our conference, she set the stage for the entire 3 day event and had the audience engaged in a thoughtful manner that was appreciated by both attendees and the conference team.
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  • How do I book Nia-Malika Henderson to speak at my event?

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

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

    Nia-Malika Henderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, News & Media, Broadcasting, Political, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Government, Culture, LGBTQ, DEI and Black Heritage.
  • Where does Nia-Malika Henderson travel from?

    Nia-Malika Henderson generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Nia-Malika Henderson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nia-Malika Henderson 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 Nia-Malika Henderson 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 Nia-Malika Henderson 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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