Ben Vereen, who played “Chicken George” in the iconic miniseries Roots, talks about history through the lens of shooting Roots as well as through the scope of where black history is today.
In schools today there is a lack of black history, claims Ben Vereen. Join him as he poses the question, “How do we hold on to our heritage?”
Vereen explores the past and the present, discussing the youth of the black history movement.
Ben’s personal journey through recovering from a near fatal accident.
Life Begins as a Senior Citizen
Substance Abuse
The Arts and Education
Diabetes: Taking Control & Living Your Life
Overcoming Adversity
Inspiring You to be All that You Are
The Art and Understanding of Physical and Occupational Therapy
A Journey to Broadway (with accompanist)
We need our creative thinking people in politics, in corporations to think on the up , rather than the down.”
One of Broadway's biggest stars is speaking out - and singing - to show support for Ukrainians. Ben Vereen told CBS2's Dave Carlin how he's helping. Vereen, the stage and screen star, is back in Midtown. He's just finished season two of the CBS sitcom "B Positive" which films in Los Angeles. Every chance he gets, he races here. "This is the heart, pulse of the nation right here,"...
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Ben Vereen, who played “Chicken George” in the iconic miniseries Roots, talks about history through the lens of shooting Roots as well as through the scope of where black history is today.
In schools today there is a lack of black history, claims Ben Vereen. Join him as he poses the question, “How do we hold on to our heritage?”
Vereen explores the past and the present, discussing the youth of the black history movement.
Ben’s personal journey through recovering from a near fatal accident.
Life Begins as a Senior Citizen
Substance Abuse
The Arts and Education
Diabetes: Taking Control & Living Your Life
Overcoming Adversity
Inspiring You to be All that You Are
The Art and Understanding of Physical and Occupational Therapy
A Journey to Broadway (with accompanist)
"All the world's a stage," Shakespeare famously wrote. For these men and women, the stage is their world. Whether on stage capturing the hearts of audiences or choreographing the show, these artistic speakers have embraced...
It is estimated that 415 million people are living with diabetes worldwide, and that 1.4 million people are diagnosed every year in the United States alone. Whether they have been diagnosed with the disease themselves, are...
These critically acclaimed black actors, producers, directors, cinematographers, and screenwriters are highly respected in Hollywood and around the world. International super stars and influential role models to many, these...
Ben Vereen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as From Roots to Now, Holding On to Our Heritage, Black History in Youth, Learning to Live Again and Additional Topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ben Vereen for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Ben Vereen generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Spike Lee, Hill Harper, Alfre Woodard, Rita Moreno and Angela Bassett. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ben Vereen for an upcoming live or virtual event.
Ben Vereen, who played “Chicken George” in the iconic miniseries Roots, talks about history through the lens of shooting Roots as well as through the scope of where black history is today.
In schools today there is a lack of black history, claims Ben Vereen. Join him as he poses the question, “How do we hold on to our heritage?”
Vereen explores the past and the present, discussing the youth of the black history movement.
Ben’s personal journey through recovering from a near fatal accident.
Life Begins as a Senior Citizen
Substance Abuse
The Arts and Education
Diabetes: Taking Control & Living Your Life
Overcoming Adversity
Inspiring You to be All that You Are
The Art and Understanding of Physical and Occupational Therapy
A Journey to Broadway (with accompanist)
We need our creative thinking people in politics, in corporations to think on the up , rather than the down.”
One of Broadway's biggest stars is speaking out - and singing - to show support for Ukrainians. Ben Vereen told CBS2's Dave Carlin how he's helping. Vereen, the stage and screen star, is back in Midtown. He's just finished season two of the CBS sitcom "B Positive" which films in Los Angeles. Every chance he gets, he races here. "This is the heart, pulse of the nation right here,"...
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.
If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.