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Ron Stallworth

Retired Police Officer & Inspiration for "BlacKkKlansman"

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Ron Stallworth Biography

Ron Stallworth is a law enforcement veteran and the first black detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. He has worked undercover narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence, and organized crime beats in four states. His #1 New York Times bestselling book, "Black Klansman: A Memoir," is the basis for the major motion picture BlacKkKlansman, written and directed by Spike Lee and starring John David Washington and Adam Driver. The film received six nominations at the 91st Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor, and won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film also earned four nominations at the 76th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture in Drama.

In 1978, Stallworth worked undercover and infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan chapter in Colorado Springs. By recruiting his partner Chuck to play the "white" Ron Stallworth in person, while speaking as himself to Klan members over the phone, Stallworth helped sabotage cross burnings, expose white supremacists in the military, and combat domestic terrorism. Even more incredibly, he also befriended (and fooled) Grand Wizard David Duke. Later on, Stallworth led an undercover investigation into the anti-Klan protesters of the Progressive Labor Party.

Raised in El Paso, Texas, Stallworth received his B.A. in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College in 2007. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 1998 Outstanding National Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award from the national Gang Crime Research Center. His media appearances include interviews with MSNBC, CNN, NPR, BBC, Vice magazine, Daily Mail, and more. In addition to "Black Klansman," Stallworth is also the author of "Bringing the Noise: Gangster-Reality Rap and the Dynamics of Black Social Revolution" and "Gangsta Code: The Sociological Implications of Gangster Rap Music and Hip Hop Culture."

Speaking Topics
  • Race and Law Enforcement

    Ron Stallworth was the first black detective in the history of the Colorado Springs Police Department. He overcame many obstacles, including prejudice from members of his own force and the difficulty of impersonating a KKK member. Stallworth offers insights on the intersections of race and law enforcement: how they have changed in some ways and stayed the same in others. Stallworth draws on both his own experiences and historical and current events.

  • Black Klansman: How Ron Stallworth Infiltrated the KKK

    In 1978, when detective Ron Stallworth discovered a classified ad in the local paper recruiting for the Ku Klux Klan, he responded, using his real name while posing as a white man. He asked his partner Chuck to play the "white" Ron Stallworth for inperson meetings, while Stallworth himself conducted all phone conversations. During the months-long investigation, Stallworth sabotaged cross burnings, exposed white supremacists in the military, and even befriended and served on the security detail for David Duke. In this talk, Stallworth tells the story of his KKK infiltration, touching on his motivations, doubts, fears, and triumphs throughout the process.

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Black Klansman: Race, Hate, and the Undercover Investigation of a Lifetime

Black Klansman: Race, Hate, and the Undercover Investigation of a Lifetime

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    Speaking fees for Ron Stallworth, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Ron Stallworth 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 Ron Stallworth, 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 Ron Stallworth?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Ron Stallworth 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 Ron Stallworth for your next private or corporate function.
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Retired Police Officer & Inspiration for "BlacKkKlansman"

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Ron Stallworth Biography

Ron Stallworth is a law enforcement veteran and the first black detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. He has worked undercover narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence, and organized crime beats in four states. His #1 New York Times bestselling book, "Black Klansman: A Memoir," is the basis for the major motion picture BlacKkKlansman, written and directed by Spike Lee and starring John David Washington and Adam Driver. The film received six nominations at the 91st Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor, and won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film also earned four nominations at the 76th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture in Drama.

In 1978, Stallworth worked undercover and infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan chapter in Colorado Springs. By recruiting his partner Chuck to play the "white" Ron Stallworth in person, while speaking as himself to Klan members over the phone, Stallworth helped sabotage cross burnings, expose white supremacists in the military, and combat domestic terrorism. Even more incredibly, he also befriended (and fooled) Grand Wizard David Duke. Later on, Stallworth led an undercover investigation into the anti-Klan protesters of the Progressive Labor Party.

Raised in El Paso, Texas, Stallworth received his B.A. in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College in 2007. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 1998 Outstanding National Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award from the national Gang Crime Research Center. His media appearances include interviews with MSNBC, CNN, NPR, BBC, Vice magazine, Daily Mail, and more. In addition to "Black Klansman," Stallworth is also the author of "Bringing the Noise: Gangster-Reality Rap and the Dynamics of Black Social Revolution" and "Gangsta Code: The Sociological Implications of Gangster Rap Music and Hip Hop Culture."

Ron Stallworth Speaking Topics

  • Race and Law Enforcement

    Ron Stallworth was the first black detective in the history of the Colorado Springs Police Department. He overcame many obstacles, including prejudice from members of his own force and the difficulty of impersonating a KKK member. Stallworth offers insights on the intersections of race and law enforcement: how they have changed in some ways and stayed the same in others. Stallworth draws on both his own experiences and historical and current events.

  • Black Klansman: How Ron Stallworth Infiltrated the KKK

    In 1978, when detective Ron Stallworth discovered a classified ad in the local paper recruiting for the Ku Klux Klan, he responded, using his real name while posing as a white man. He asked his partner Chuck to play the "white" Ron Stallworth for inperson meetings, while Stallworth himself conducted all phone conversations. During the months-long investigation, Stallworth sabotaged cross burnings, exposed white supremacists in the military, and even befriended and served on the security detail for David Duke. In this talk, Stallworth tells the story of his KKK infiltration, touching on his motivations, doubts, fears, and triumphs throughout the process.

Ron Stallworth Videos

  • Meet Ron Stallworth, the real-life 'BlacKkKlansman'
    How does a black detective go undercover to investigate the Ku Klux Klan? Ron Stallworth shares the amazing true story of how he talked his way into...
  • Ron Stallworth On Being The Real BlacKkKlansman | Mic Dispatch
    Spike Lee's film, BlacKkKlansman, is based on the real-life events told in Ron Stallworth’s memoir about his experience infiltrating the Ku Klux...
  • Ron Stallworth On Being A Black Cop In America
    Ron Stallworth speaks about being a cop in the seventies when all of the events of “BlacKkKlansman” happened.

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FAQs on booking Ron Stallworth

  • How to book Ron Stallworth?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Ron Stallworth 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 Ron Stallworth, 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 Ron Stallworth or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ron Stallworth?

    Speaking fees for Ron Stallworth, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Ron Stallworth 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 Ron Stallworth, 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 Ron Stallworth?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Ron Stallworth 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 Ron Stallworth 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 Ron Stallworth or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Ron Stallworth 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.

Ron Stallworth is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Race and Law Enforcement and Black Klansman: How Ron Stallworth Infiltrated the KKK. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ron Stallworth for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Ron Stallworth generally travels from El Paso, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nikki Giovanni, Tamika D. Mallory, Bakari Sellers, Michael Eric Dyson and Bobby Seale. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ron Stallworth for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Ron Stallworth Speaking Topics

  • Race and Law Enforcement

    Ron Stallworth was the first black detective in the history of the Colorado Springs Police Department. He overcame many obstacles, including prejudice from members of his own force and the difficulty of impersonating a KKK member. Stallworth offers insights on the intersections of race and law enforcement: how they have changed in some ways and stayed the same in others. Stallworth draws on both his own experiences and historical and current events.

  • Black Klansman: How Ron Stallworth Infiltrated the KKK

    In 1978, when detective Ron Stallworth discovered a classified ad in the local paper recruiting for the Ku Klux Klan, he responded, using his real name while posing as a white man. He asked his partner Chuck to play the "white" Ron Stallworth for inperson meetings, while Stallworth himself conducted all phone conversations. During the months-long investigation, Stallworth sabotaged cross burnings, exposed white supremacists in the military, and even befriended and served on the security detail for David Duke. In this talk, Stallworth tells the story of his KKK infiltration, touching on his motivations, doubts, fears, and triumphs throughout the process.

Ron Stallworth Speaker Videos

  • Meet Ron Stallworth, the real-life 'BlacKkKlansman'
    How does a black detective go undercover to investigate the Ku Klux Klan? Ron Stallworth shares the amazing true story of how he talked his way into becoming a card-carrying Klan member.
    Ron Stallworth On Being The Real BlacKkKlansman | Mic Dispatch
    Spike Lee's film, BlacKkKlansman, is based on the real-life events told in Ron Stallworth’s memoir about his experience infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan as a black man with the help of a white...
  • Ron Stallworth On Being A Black Cop In America
    Ron Stallworth speaks about being a cop in the seventies when all of the events of “BlacKkKlansman” happened.

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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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