Victor Blackwell

Victor Blackwell

Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning CNN Correspondent, Co-Anchor, "CNN This Morning Weekend" & Host of "First of All with Victor Blackwell"

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Victor Blackwell Biography

Victor Blackwell is an Emmy award-winning journalist, correspondent and co-anchor of CNN "This Morning Weekend" with Victor Blackwell and Amara Walker in Atlanta. He is also the host of "First of All" with Victor Blackwell, airing Saturdays at 8aET.

Previously, Blackwell anchored the weekend editions of New Day and CNN Newsroom from the network’s global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

In 2020 Blackwell received an Emmy award in the category Outstanding News Analysis: Editorial & Opinion for his commentary “‘Infested,’ He Says,” about President Donald Trump’s description of Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Maryland district – his home district.

Blackwell has reported and anchored on-the-scene for many breaking news stories, including CNN’s Emmy-nominated coverage of the simultaneous shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, as well as the devastation in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian. He also played a pivotal role in the network’s reporting on the protests following the 2020 deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks. Blackwell also covered of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma (2017), the shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando (2016), protests in his hometown of Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray (2015) and the death of Georgia teen Kendrick Johnson (2013), among others.

In 2018 Blackwell marked the 50-year anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s death by coordinating an exclusive interview with civil rights icons Ambassador Andrew Young and Reverend Jesse Jackson at the Memphis motel where King was gunned down. This was the first time the two visited together since King’s death.

Blackwell came to CNN in 2012 from WPBF 25 News in West Palm Beach, Fla., where he served as an anchor where he was honored with several regional Emmy nominations, two Telly awards, several Associated Press awards and honors from the Society of Professional Journalists. He also earned the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award and the UNITY Award, both from the Radio Television Digital News Association, for a special report on the disproportionate dropout rate amongst young black men.

Prior to his tenure at WPBF, Blackwell worked for WTLV/WJXX in Jacksonville, Fla. He broke into journalism writing for the Community Times newspaper in Columbia, Md. He worked as a producer for Radio11 WBAL in Baltimore and as a co-producer for WHUT-TV in Washington. He also worked for WPMT-TV in York, Penn., and WHAG-TV in Hagerstown, Md.

Blackwell earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Howard University and in 2016 was named one of the University’s Top 150 Distinguished Alumni.

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Victor Blackwell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Broadcasting, News & Media and Black Heritage.

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Victor Blackwell generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Victor Blackwell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, Broadcasting and News & Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Victor Blackwell for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Victor Blackwell generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amna Nawaz, Katty Kay and Richard Lui. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Victor Blackwell for an upcoming event.

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CNN's Victor Blackwell tears up defending hometown over Trump ...
  • How do I book Victor Blackwell to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Victor Blackwell, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Victor Blackwell, 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 Victor Blackwell speak about?

    Victor Blackwell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Broadcasting, News & Media and Black Heritage.
  • Where does Victor Blackwell travel from?

    Victor Blackwell generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Victor Blackwell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Victor Blackwell 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 Victor Blackwell 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 Victor Blackwell 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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