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Xernona Clayton

5 out of 5
4 reviews

Civil Rights Leader, Broadcast Executive, Founder, President & CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation

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Xernona Clayton Biography

Xernona Clayton is the Founder, President and CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc. and Creator of the Foundation’s Trumpet Awards. The Trumpet Awards is a prestigious event highlighting African American accomplishments and contributions. Initiated in 1993 by Turner Broadcasting, the Trumpet Awards has been televised annually and distributed internationally to over 185 countries around the world.

Clayton began her television career in 1967 and became the south’s first Black person to have her own television show. The Xernona Clayton show was a regular feature on WAGA-TV, CBS affiliate in Atlanta. Clayton was employed at Turner Broadcasting for nearly 30 years where she served as a corporate executive. In 1988, Clayton was appointed Corporate Vice President for Urban Affairs with Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Clayton moved to Atlanta in 1965 where she accepted a position with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and worked closely with the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dedicated to promoting racial understanding, Clayton has been a leader in civic projects and civil rights activities for several years. In 1966, she coordinated the activities of Atlanta’s Black doctors in a project called Doctors’ Committee for Implementation, which resulted in the desegregation of all hospital facilities in Atlanta.

Her persistent fight against the dragons of prejudice and bigotry was never more apparent than in 1968, when the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan denounced the Klan and credited Clayton’s influence with his change. “The Peaceful Warrior” a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. authored by her late husband Ed Clayton and co-authored by Clayton in the revised editions, has been published in several languages. Clayton Clayton’s autobiography, “I’ve Been Marching All the Time”, was published in 1991.

NAMIC (the National Association of Minorities in Cable) presented, to Clayton, its highest award, the Mickey Leland Award, which honors the late United States Congressman. Clayton, along with former Congressman Kweisi Mfume and the late Commerce Secretary Ronald Brown, was awarded the 1996 Distinguished Leadership Award by NAFEO (The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education) at impressive ceremonies in Washington, D.C. She also received NAFEO’s 2003 Corporate Award. She has received Honorary Doctorate of Letters Degrees from Clark Atlanta University, Tennessee State University and Alcorn State University. A school was recently named in her honor in Ghana, West Africa.

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Books
Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior

Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior

I'Ve Been Marching All the Time: An Autobiography

I'Ve Been Marching All the Time: An Autobiography

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  • HOW TO BOOK Xernona Clayton?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Xernona Clayton 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 Xernona Clayton, 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 Xernona Clayton or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Xernona Clayton?

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

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Xernona Clayton 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 Xernona Clayton for your next private or corporate function.

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    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 Xernona Clayton or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Xernona Clayton 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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Xernona Clayton

5 out of 5
4 reviews

Civil Rights Leader, Broadcast Executive, Founder, President & CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation

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Atlanta, GA, USA
Speaking Fee:
Live Event: $5,000 - $10,000
Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000
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Activism, Black History, Business, Business Leaders, Diversity Speakers, Empowerment, Influential Women, Leadership Speakers, Motivation, Personal Growth, Social Justice, Virtual Speakers, Women's Issues

Xernona Clayton Biography

Xernona Clayton is the Founder, President and CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc. and Creator of the Foundation’s Trumpet Awards. The Trumpet Awards is a prestigious event highlighting African American accomplishments and contributions. Initiated in 1993 by Turner Broadcasting, the Trumpet Awards has been televised annually and distributed internationally to over 185 countries around the world.

Clayton began her television career in 1967 and became the south’s first Black person to have her own television show. The Xernona Clayton show was a regular feature on WAGA-TV, CBS affiliate in Atlanta. Clayton was employed at Turner Broadcasting for nearly 30 years where she served as a corporate executive. In 1988, Clayton was appointed Corporate Vice President for Urban Affairs with Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Clayton moved to Atlanta in 1965 where she accepted a position with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and worked closely with the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dedicated to promoting racial understanding, Clayton has been a leader in civic projects and civil rights activities for several years. In 1966, she coordinated the activities of Atlanta’s Black doctors in a project called Doctors’ Committee for Implementation, which resulted in the desegregation of all hospital facilities in Atlanta.

Her persistent fight against the dragons of prejudice and bigotry was never more apparent than in 1968, when the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan denounced the Klan and credited Clayton’s influence with his change. “The Peaceful Warrior” a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. authored by her late husband Ed Clayton and co-authored by Clayton in the revised editions, has been published in several languages. Clayton Clayton’s autobiography, “I’ve Been Marching All the Time”, was published in 1991.

NAMIC (the National Association of Minorities in Cable) presented, to Clayton, its highest award, the Mickey Leland Award, which honors the late United States Congressman. Clayton, along with former Congressman Kweisi Mfume and the late Commerce Secretary Ronald Brown, was awarded the 1996 Distinguished Leadership Award by NAFEO (The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education) at impressive ceremonies in Washington, D.C. She also received NAFEO’s 2003 Corporate Award. She has received Honorary Doctorate of Letters Degrees from Clark Atlanta University, Tennessee State University and Alcorn State University. A school was recently named in her honor in Ghana, West Africa.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Xernona Clayton and other top speakers and celebrities.

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Xernona Clayton Videos

  • One-On-One With Civil Rights Legend Xernona Clayton
    One-On-One With Civil Rights Legend Xernona Clayton
    Civil rights activist and icon Xernona Clayton talks about her work and her hopes for America.
  • Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLK90
    Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLK90
  • Xernona Clayton on the legacy of Coretta & Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
    Xernona Clayton on the legacy of Coretta & Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Xernona Clayton Books

Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior
Martin Luther King: The Peaceful Warrior
I'Ve Been Marching All the Time: An Autobiography
I'Ve Been Marching All the Time: An Autobiography

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FAQs on booking Xernona Clayton

  • How to book Xernona Clayton?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Xernona Clayton 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 Xernona Clayton, 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 Xernona Clayton or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Xernona Clayton?

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

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

Xernona Clayton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Xernona Clayton for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Xernona Clayton generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nikki Giovanni, Ellen McGirt, Dorothy Roberts, Clayborne Carson and Tamika D. Mallory. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Xernona Clayton for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Xernona Clayton Speaker Videos

  • One-On-One With Civil Rights Legend Xernona Clayton
    One-On-One With Civil Rights Legend Xernona Clayton
    Civil rights activist and icon Xernona Clayton talks about her work and her hopes for America.
    Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLK90
    Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLK90
  • Xernona Clayton on the legacy of Coretta & Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
    Xernona Clayton on the legacy of Coretta & Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
    Xernona Clayton’s Relationship With Martin Luther King Jr
    Xernona Clayton’s Relationship With Martin Luther King Jr
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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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