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Helen Zia

Award-Winning Journalist, Author & Activist for Asian American and LGBTQ Rights

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Activism, Asian American Heritage, Authors, Culture, Diversity Speakers, Influential Women, Journalism, Leadership Speakers, LGBTQ, Literary, Virtual Speakers, Women In Leadership, Women's Issues
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Helen Zia Biography

Helen Zia is a writer, activist and Fulbright Scholar. Her first book, “Asian American Dreams,” chronicled the emergence of AAPIs in contemporary America. Her latest book, “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao's Revolution,” was named an NPR Best Book of 2019.

The daughter of immigrants from China, Zia's role as an activist in the landmark civil rights case of anti-Asian violence is featured in “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” In 2010, she was a witness in the case for marriage equality that went to the Supreme Court.

A graduate of Princeton University’s first coeducational class, Zia has received two honorary doctorates. After attending medical school, she became a community organizer, construction laborer, autoworker, and after which she discovered her life’s work as a writer.

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Speaking Topics

  • The Imperative for Higher Expectations

  • Making Ourselves Visible in the New Millennium

  • The Asian American Emergence

  • Building Bridges Across Communities

Videos
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Books
Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People

Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People

Notable Asian Americans

Notable Asian Americans

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  • HOW TO BOOK Helen Zia?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Helen Zia for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Helen Zia, 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 pricing information and check availability for Helen Zia or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Helen Zia?

    Speaking fees for Helen Zia, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Helen Zia charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Helen Zia, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Helen Zia?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Helen Zia for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Helen Zia for your next private or corporate function.

  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Helen Zia or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Helen Zia or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Helen Zia

Award-Winning Journalist, Author & Activist for Asian American and LGBTQ Rights

Travels From:
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Speaking Fee:
Live Event: $5,000 - $10,000
Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000
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Categories:
Activism, Asian American Heritage, Authors, Culture, Diversity Speakers, Influential Women, Journalism, Leadership Speakers, LGBTQ, Literary, Virtual Speakers, Women In Leadership, Women's Issues

Helen Zia Biography

Helen Zia is a writer, activist and Fulbright Scholar. Her first book, “Asian American Dreams,” chronicled the emergence of AAPIs in contemporary America. Her latest book, “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao's Revolution,” was named an NPR Best Book of 2019.

The daughter of immigrants from China, Zia's role as an activist in the landmark civil rights case of anti-Asian violence is featured in “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” In 2010, she was a witness in the case for marriage equality that went to the Supreme Court.

A graduate of Princeton University’s first coeducational class, Zia has received two honorary doctorates. After attending medical school, she became a community organizer, construction laborer, autoworker, and after which she discovered her life’s work as a writer.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Helen Zia and other top speakers and celebrities.

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Helen Zia Speaking Topics

  • The Imperative for Higher Expectations

  • Making Ourselves Visible in the New Millennium

  • The Asian American Emergence

  • Building Bridges Across Communities

Helen Zia Videos

  • Historian Erika Lee & activist Helen Zia on rise in anti-Asian violence
    Historian Erika Lee & activist Helen Zia on rise in anti-Asian violence
    During the coronavirus pandemic, Asian Americans have experienced a sharp increase in racist verbal abuse and physical attacks.
  • Advocate Helen Zia shares how she found her voice to fight
    Advocate Helen Zia shares how she found her voice to fight
    Helen Zia, LGBTQ human rights advocate, author and journalist shares how she found her voice to help launch an Asian American civil rights movement.
  • Annie Tan and Helen Zia on how important Vincent Chin is to Asian Americans
    Annie Tan and Helen Zia on how important Vincent Chin is to Asian Americans
    NYC teacher/writer Annie Tan and activist/author Helen Zia talk about how important Vincent Chin is to Asian Americans.
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Helen Zia Books

Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People
Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People
Notable Asian Americans
Notable Asian Americans

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FAQs on booking Helen Zia

  • How to book Helen Zia?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Helen Zia for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Helen Zia, 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 pricing information and check availability for Helen Zia or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Helen Zia?

    Speaking fees for Helen Zia, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Helen Zia charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Helen Zia, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Helen Zia?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Helen Zia for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Helen Zia for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Helen Zia or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Helen Zia or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Helen Zia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Imperative for Higher Expectations, Making Ourselves Visible in the New Millennium, The Asian American Emergence and Building Bridges Across Communities. The estimated speaking fee range to book Helen Zia for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Helen Zia generally travels from Oklahoma City, OK, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lydia X. Z. Brown, Evelyn Hu-DeHart, Tracy Chou, Geena Rocero and Laura Ling. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Helen Zia for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Helen Zia Speaking Topics

  • The Imperative for Higher Expectations

  • Making Ourselves Visible in the New Millennium

  • The Asian American Emergence

  • Building Bridges Across Communities

Helen Zia Speaker Videos

  • Historian Erika Lee & activist Helen Zia on rise in anti-Asian violence
    Historian Erika Lee & activist Helen Zia on rise in anti-Asian violence
    During the coronavirus pandemic, Asian Americans have experienced a sharp increase in racist verbal abuse and physical attacks.
    Advocate Helen Zia shares how she found her voice to fight
    Advocate Helen Zia shares how she found her voice to fight
    Helen Zia, LGBTQ human rights advocate, author and journalist shares how she found her voice to help launch an Asian American civil rights movement.
  • Annie Tan and Helen Zia on how important Vincent Chin is to Asian Americans
    Annie Tan and Helen Zia on how important Vincent Chin is to Asian Americans
    NYC teacher/writer Annie Tan and activist/author Helen Zia talk about how important Vincent Chin is to Asian Americans.
    Helen Zia's Keynote Speech @ NYCAASC
    Helen Zia's Keynote Speech @ NYCAASC
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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.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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