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Julia Jefferson

Descendant of President Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings, his slave

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Julia Jefferson Biography

Genetic testing strongly suggests that Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson, one of our nations most respected Presidents, bore children with Sally Hemings, one of his slaves.

This was shocking news for many historians, who for years had denied the possibility that Jefferson was capable of such "immoral" behavior. It was not, however, shocking to Julia Jefferson and Shay Banks-Young and their families, who have always been confident that their great-great-grandfathers, Eston and Madison, were, in fact, the sons of Jefferson and Hemings. The proof of this relationship, which seems to have lasted 38 years, leaves us with a great number of questions about race relations in the United States.

Jefferson is a former educator turned businesswoman and her "new" cousin, Banks-Young, is a preventive health trainer and a poet who has hosted her own public affairs talk show. Jefferson is white and Banks-Young is black. Now, they are looking forward to their role as a focal point for what they hope will be an honest new dialogue on these very important issues we face as a society.

In this unique presentation, the audience will have the opportunity to listen in on their conversation, hearing these articulate women discuss the many differences and similarities they share. They are anxious to engage the audience in their discussion which makes for a very interactive program.

Together and separately, Banks-Young and Jefferson have appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, BET Tonight with Travis Smiley, and Sally Jesse Raphael, and have been interviewed by Time, U.S. News, World Report and People. Cosmopolitan named Banks-Young as one of their Fun, Fearless Females for her community building efforts.

Anne Gordon-Reed, author of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy, said on The NewsHour with Jim Leher that "the thing this shows very clearly is that we're not two separate people, black and white; we are a people who share a common culture, a common land, and it turns out a common blood line, and this is something we haven't wanted to deal with openly."

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  • How do I book Julia Jefferson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Julia Jefferson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Julia Jefferson, 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 Julia Jefferson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Julia Jefferson

    Speaking fees for Julia Jefferson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Julia Jefferson are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Julia Jefferson, click the Check Availability 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 Julia Jefferson speak about?

    Julia Jefferson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black History, University Speakers.
  • Where does Julia Jefferson travel from?

    Julia Jefferson generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Julia Jefferson’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Julia Jefferson 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 Availability 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 Julia Jefferson 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 Julia Jefferson 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, unbiased 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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Descendant of President Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings, his slave

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Julia Jefferson Biography

Genetic testing strongly suggests that Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson, one of our nations most respected Presidents, bore children with Sally Hemings, one of his slaves.

This was shocking news for many historians, who for years had denied the possibility that Jefferson was capable of such "immoral" behavior. It was not, however, shocking to Julia Jefferson and Shay Banks-Young and their families, who have always been confident that their great-great-grandfathers, Eston and Madison, were, in fact, the sons of Jefferson and Hemings. The proof of this relationship, which seems to have lasted 38 years, leaves us with a great number of questions about race relations in the United States.

Jefferson is a former educator turned businesswoman and her "new" cousin, Banks-Young, is a preventive health trainer and a poet who has hosted her own public affairs talk show. Jefferson is white and Banks-Young is black. Now, they are looking forward to their role as a focal point for what they hope will be an honest new dialogue on these very important issues we face as a society.

In this unique presentation, the audience will have the opportunity to listen in on their conversation, hearing these articulate women discuss the many differences and similarities they share. They are anxious to engage the audience in their discussion which makes for a very interactive program.

Together and separately, Banks-Young and Jefferson have appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, BET Tonight with Travis Smiley, and Sally Jesse Raphael, and have been interviewed by Time, U.S. News, World Report and People. Cosmopolitan named Banks-Young as one of their Fun, Fearless Females for her community building efforts.

Anne Gordon-Reed, author of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy, said on The NewsHour with Jim Leher that "the thing this shows very clearly is that we're not two separate people, black and white; we are a people who share a common culture, a common land, and it turns out a common blood line, and this is something we haven't wanted to deal with openly."

FAQs on booking Julia Jefferson

  • How do I book Julia Jefferson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Julia Jefferson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Julia Jefferson, 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 Julia Jefferson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Julia Jefferson

    Speaking fees for Julia Jefferson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Julia Jefferson are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Julia Jefferson, click the Check Availability 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 Julia Jefferson speak about?

    Julia Jefferson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black History, University Speakers.
  • Where does Julia Jefferson travel from?

    Julia Jefferson generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Julia Jefferson’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Julia Jefferson 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 Availability 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 Julia Jefferson 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 Julia Jefferson 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, unbiased 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.

Julia Jefferson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Julia Jefferson for your event is available upon request. Julia Jefferson generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Naomi Ackie, Ariana DeBose, Angelica Ross, Jesse Williams and Kemba Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Julia Jefferson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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