Book with Meaning: Speakers Who Bring Juneteenth to Life
Juneteenth marks a powerful moment in American history—the official end of slavery in the United States. Celebrated each year on June 19th, it honors the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. But Juneteenth is not just a historical milestone—it’s a living, breathing call to reflect, learn, and act.
At Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG), we represent a diverse group of thought leaders who are uniquely positioned to help organizations commemorate this important day with purpose and insight. Speakers like Col. Allen West, Carla Harris, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Cassandra Worthy, Hill Harper, and others offer more than just lived experience—they bring visionary leadership, cultural wisdom, and transformative ideas to the stage.
Whether you’re planning a corporate observance, campus event, or community program, these speakers can illuminate the values at the heart of Juneteenth: resilience, freedom, progress, and justice. From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s reflections on activism and identity, to Carla Harris’ trailblazing lessons on leadership and equity, each speaker offers a unique lens through which audiences can engage with the past while envisioning a better future.
Hiring speakers like these for your Juneteenth event fosters more than education—it cultivates empathy, inspires action, and ignites lasting change. Let their stories, strategies, and strength guide your audience in meaningful dialogue and collective growth.
Ready to make your Juneteenth event impactful and memorable? Let WWSG help you find the right voice for your message. Contact us.
Speakers Who Bring Juneteenth to Life
Allen West
A fierce advocate of conservative values, strong education, and public service, Lt. Col. Allen West is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family. During his 22-year career in the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel West served in several combat zones and received many honors including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals (one with Valor device), and a Valorous Unit Award.
Ashley Allison
Ashley Allison is a dynamic keynote speaker who brings unparalleled expertise in building winning strategies, mobilizing diverse communities, and driving meaningful change. With over 15 years of experience, including senior leadership roles in the Obama-Biden Administration and the Biden-Harris campaign, she has mastered the art of coalition-building and effective advocacy. Audiences gain invaluable insights on […]
Carla Harris
Carla Harris has extensive industry experiences in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. In August 2013, Ms. Harris was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council.
Cassandra Worthy
With contagious energy that radiates throughout every room she steps into, Cassandra Worthy is the world’s truly disruptive thought-leader on change that companies need to build organizational resilience and adaptability. During times of major shift such as merger, acquisition, organizational restructure, new systems integration, and market disruption rarely do businesses ever face the tumultuous emotional […]
DeMaurice Smith
DeMaurice Smith was Executive Director of the National Football League Players’ Association from 2009-2023.
Donna Brazile
Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is an adjunct professor, author, syndicated columnist, television political commentator, former Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic National Committee, and former interim National Chair of the Democratic National Committee as well as the former chair of the DNC’s Voting Rights Institute.
Hill Harper
A humanitarian, a thespian, a leader, Hill Harper is a charismatic man who is a powerful force in the “education of the miseducated” with an undying desire and commitment to expanding his mind and the minds of others continuously reaching for knowledge.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a six-time NBA champion and the leagues only 6x MVP. He is one of a handful of influential and respected black men in America who has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for newspapers and magazines around the world such as The Washington Post, Time […]
Misty Copeland
When she discovered ballet, Misty Copeland was living in a motel room, struggling with her five siblings for a place to sleep on the floor. A true prodigy, she was dancing en pointe within three months of taking her first dance class and performing professionally in just over a year: a feat unheard of for […]
Segun Oduolowu
Segun Oduolowu is an accomplished journalist and TV host. He currently hosts The Boston Globe Today five days per week. His passion for uncovering truth and justice lends itself to his effective journalism, while his passion for understanding oneself and uplifting others shines through his speaking engagements. For a motivational address filled with personal anecdotes and empowering […]
Toure Neblett
Toure Neblett is a well-known author, a top music journalist, and one of the most well-versed minds on social justice and race in America. He spent years as a pop culture correspondent at CNN before moving to MSNBC where he hosted daily news program The Cycle.