Nkechi Taifa
Keynote Speaker: Civil & Human Rights Attorney, Best-Selling Author, Scholar Activist
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Nkechi Taifa Biography
Nkechi Taifa is President and CEO of The Taifa Group LLC and Executive Director of the Reparation Education Project, Inc. She is an appointed board member to the Corrections Information Council and serves as Senior Fellow for the Center for Justice at Columbia University. Taifa is convener emeritus of the Justice Roundtable coalition, and past Chairperson of the DC Commission on Human Rights.
Over the course of her career, she has worked for the Open Society Foundations, ACLU, Women’s Legal Defense Fund, Howard University School of Law, National Prison Project, and Washington Office on Africa. She has taught popular seminars on Law, Race, and Justice and has litigated high-profile civil and criminal cases as a private practitioner in DC and federal court. A passionate and visionary professional, Taifa enjoys decades of experience as an accomplished justice system reform strategist as well as a reparations advocate. She excels at advancing creative, cutting-edge approaches that encourage out-of-the-box thinking and action.
The wealth of her experiences has allowed her to pursue justice from different vantage points – as a litigator, lobbyist, scholar, advocate, policy analyst, community organizer, convener, executive director and grant-maker. She received her BA from Howard University, and Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School.
Taifa is the author of five best-seller books, including “Reparations on Fire: How and Why it’s Spreading Across America,” her memoir “Black Power Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice,” as well as two books for young people banned in 2020 by the Central York, PA school district, “Shining Legacy: Story-poems for the Young So Black Heroes and Heroines Forever will be Sung,” and “Three Tales of Wisdom.” She is also the author of a children’s book primer, the “Adventures of Kojo and Ama.”
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Nkechi Taifa Speaking Topics
This powerful presentation is based off of Taifa's riveting TEDx talk of the same title. Reparations for Black people, once fringe, has now captured the imagination of faith, academic and civic groups, as well as corporations, cities, states, and the federal government. Taifa's presentation shows that reparations is fundamental to a long overdue national reckoning of race in America. This keynote presentation is essential for university lectures, boardroom discussions, and government and corporate employee educational events.
This inspirational and entertaining presentation uses the popular parable of the baby eagle and the chickens to deliver the critical message that whatever the odds, one must have pride in oneself, coupled with perseverance, faith and trust, in order to soar to greatness. This keynote is particularly excellent for graduations as well as inspirations in the workplace.
In this rousing motivational presentation Taifa uses rhythmic verses from her writings that highlight leaders from the past who overcame great odds by seeing opportunities where others saw only obstacles. The keynote illuminates the principles of self-development, courage, persistence, passion, faith and action as keys to overcoming the limiting mentality of "I Can't; to the empowering mentality of "How Can I." This invigorating presentation is invaluable for conventions, universities or colleges, as well as corporate employee motivations.
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What topics does Nkechi Taifa speak about?
Nkechi Taifa is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Social Justice, Social Activism, Authors, Education, Literary, DEI, Culture, Non-Profit, Black History Month, Women's Rights and TED.
Where does Nkechi Taifa travel from?
Nkechi Taifa 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 Nkechi Taifa?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nkechi Taifa 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 Nkechi Taifa for your next private or corporate function.
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Nkechi Taifa is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Law and Diversity & Inclusion. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Nkechi Taifa 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 Angela Davis, Bakari Sellers and Dr. Bernice King. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nkechi Taifa for an upcoming event.
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Nkechi Taifa Speaking Topics
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Reparations: An Issue Whose Time Has Come
This powerful presentation is based off of Taifa's riveting TEDx talk of the same title. Reparations for Black people, once fringe, has now captured the imagination of faith, academic and civic groups, as well as corporations, cities, states, and the federal government. Taifa's presentation shows that reparations is fundamental to a long overdue national reckoning of race in America. This keynote presentation is essential for university lectures, boardroom discussions, and government and corporate employee educational events.
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Identity, Purpose & Direction: Spread Forth Your Wings and Fly
This inspirational and entertaining presentation uses the popular parable of the baby eagle and the chickens to deliver the critical message that whatever the odds, one must have pride in oneself, coupled with perseverance, faith and trust, in order to soar to greatness. This keynote is particularly excellent for graduations as well as inspirations in the workplace.
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Calling all Heroes & Heroines: Using Principles of Prosperity from the Past
In this rousing motivational presentation Taifa uses rhythmic verses from her writings that highlight leaders from the past who overcame great odds by seeing opportunities where others saw only obstacles. The keynote illuminates the principles of self-development, courage, persistence, passion, faith and action as keys to overcoming the limiting mentality of "I Can't; to the empowering mentality of "How Can I." This invigorating presentation is invaluable for conventions, universities or colleges, as well as corporate employee motivations.
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How One Black Lawyer Went from Doubting Herself to 'Planting Seeds' for Future Generations
Nkechi Taifa is the founder and CEO of The Taifa Group LLC, a social enterprise firm on a mission to advance justice. Growing up in Washington D.C. during the height of the civil rights and Black Power movement, Taifa, 65, quickly realized she wanted to be a voice for the Black community. After earning her law degree, she went on to work for a number of progressive organizations, including the Women's Legal Defense Fund, now known as the National Partnership for Women and Girls, and the ACLU. Today, she leads the Justice Roundtable, an advocacy coalition that pushes for federal criminal justice policy reform. In September she released a memoir called Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice. This is her story, as told to PEOPLE.
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Speakers Magazine Unveils Special Black History Month Issue Featuring Nkechi Taifa, Esq.
The esteemed publication for empowering speakers and communicators, Speakers Magazine, proudly announces the release of its special Black History Month issue. This edition places the spotlight on the acclaimed advocate for justice and reparations, Nkechi Taifa, Esq., adorning the cover with her compelling presence.
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Racial justice coalition demands that Biden order study of reparations
May 5, 2022 ... Nkechi Taifa, director of the Reparation Education Project, which signed Wednesday's letter, said the federal government is lagging behind state and local ...
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How do I book Nkechi Taifa to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nkechi Taifa 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 Nkechi Taifa, 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 Nkechi Taifa or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Nkechi Taifa for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Nkechi Taifa, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nkechi Taifa, 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 Nkechi Taifa speak about?
Nkechi Taifa is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Social Justice, Social Activism, Authors, Education, Literary, DEI, Culture, Non-Profit, Black History Month, Women's Rights and TED. -
Where does Nkechi Taifa travel from?
Nkechi Taifa 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 Nkechi Taifa?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nkechi Taifa 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 Nkechi Taifa 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 Nkechi Taifa 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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