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Shawn Ginwright

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One of the Nation’s Leading Innovators, Provocateurs, & Thought Leaders on African American Youth, Youth Activism, & Youth Development; PhD, Author & Professor

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Shawn Ginwright Biography

Shawn Ginwright, PhD is one of the nation’s leading innovators, provocateurs, and thought leaders on African American youth, youth activism, and youth development. He is Professor of Education in the Africana Studies Department and a Senior Research Associate at San Francisco State University. His research examines the ways in which youth in urban communities navigate through the constraints of poverty and struggle to create equality and justice in their schools and communities. Dr. Ginwright is also Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flourish Agenda, Inc., a national nonprofit consulting firm, whose mission is to design strategies that unlock the power of healing and engage youth of color and adult allies in transforming their schools and communities.

In 2011, he was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Senior Specialist award from the State Department for his outstanding research and work with urban youth. Dr. Ginwright is the author of “The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves,” “Hope and Healing in Urban Education: How Activists and Teachers are Reclaiming Matters of the Heart,” “Black Youth Rising, Activism and Radical Healing in Urban America,” “Black in School- Afrocentric Reform, Black Youth and the Promise of Hip-Hop Culture,” and co-editor of “Beyond Resistance!: Youth Resistance and Community Change: New Democratic Possibilities for Practice and Policy for America's Youth.”

Dr. Ginwright served as Chairman of the Board for the California Endowment from 2018 to 2021, with oversight of a $3 billion endowment to improve the health of California’s underserved communities. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning at the Jonathan Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tuffs University. Dr. Ginwright lives in Oakland, CA with his lovely wife and is currently an empty-nester—both children are in college.

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Hope and Healing in Urban Education: How Urban Activists and Teachers are Reclaiming Matters of the Heart

Hope and Healing in Urban Education: How Urban Activists and Teachers are Reclaiming Matters of the Heart

Black Youth Rising: Activism and Radical Healing in Urban America

Black Youth Rising: Activism and Radical Healing in Urban America

Black In School: Afrocentric Reform, Urban Youth & The Promise Of Hip-hop Culture

Black In School: Afrocentric Reform, Urban Youth & The Promise Of Hip-hop Culture

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    Speaking fees for Shawn Ginwright, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Shawn Ginwright 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 Shawn Ginwright, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
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    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Shawn Ginwright 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 Shawn Ginwright for your next private or corporate function.
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One of the Nation’s Leading Innovators, Provocateurs, & Thought Leaders on African American Youth, Youth Activism, & Youth Development; PhD, Author & Professor

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Shawn Ginwright Biography

Shawn Ginwright, PhD is one of the nation’s leading innovators, provocateurs, and thought leaders on African American youth, youth activism, and youth development. He is Professor of Education in the Africana Studies Department and a Senior Research Associate at San Francisco State University. His research examines the ways in which youth in urban communities navigate through the constraints of poverty and struggle to create equality and justice in their schools and communities. Dr. Ginwright is also Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flourish Agenda, Inc., a national nonprofit consulting firm, whose mission is to design strategies that unlock the power of healing and engage youth of color and adult allies in transforming their schools and communities.

In 2011, he was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Senior Specialist award from the State Department for his outstanding research and work with urban youth. Dr. Ginwright is the author of “The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves,” “Hope and Healing in Urban Education: How Activists and Teachers are Reclaiming Matters of the Heart,” “Black Youth Rising, Activism and Radical Healing in Urban America,” “Black in School- Afrocentric Reform, Black Youth and the Promise of Hip-Hop Culture,” and co-editor of “Beyond Resistance!: Youth Resistance and Community Change: New Democratic Possibilities for Practice and Policy for America's Youth.”

Dr. Ginwright served as Chairman of the Board for the California Endowment from 2018 to 2021, with oversight of a $3 billion endowment to improve the health of California’s underserved communities. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning at the Jonathan Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tuffs University. Dr. Ginwright lives in Oakland, CA with his lovely wife and is currently an empty-nester—both children are in college.

Shawn Ginwright Videos

  • HEALINGJUSTICE17: KEYNOTE SPEECH DR. SHAWN GINWRIGHT
    This video is of our ceremonies and gatherings where we share culture, love, and journeying with relationships we are connected. Friday, Day ...
  • 2019 BOOST Conference - Dr. Shawn Ginwright's Keynote Address ...
    Our 2019 BOOST Conference Keynote Speaker Dr. Shawn Ginwright gave an address at the General Session on May 2, 2019, discussing ...
  • Shawn Ginwright at How Kids Learn Conference VI in San Francisco ...
    Shawn Ginwright at How Kids Learn Conference VI in San Francisco, CA.

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  • How to book Shawn Ginwright?

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

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

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

Shawn Ginwright is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Shawn Ginwright for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Shawn Ginwright generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Eric Dyson, Nikki Giovanni, Bakari Sellers, Renee Montgomery and Tamika D. Mallory. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shawn Ginwright for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Shawn Ginwright Speaker Videos

  • HEALINGJUSTICE17: KEYNOTE SPEECH DR. SHAWN GINWRIGHT
    This video is of our ceremonies and gatherings where we share culture, love, and journeying with relationships we are connected. Friday, Day ...
    2019 BOOST Conference - Dr. Shawn Ginwright's Keynote Address ...
    Our 2019 BOOST Conference Keynote Speaker Dr. Shawn Ginwright gave an address at the General Session on May 2, 2019, discussing ...
  • Shawn Ginwright at How Kids Learn Conference VI in San Francisco ...
    Shawn Ginwright at How Kids Learn Conference VI in San Francisco, CA.
    2016 Dare to Disrupt! Keynote - Shawn Ginwright, Ph.D.
    Shawn Ginwright, Ph.D., a leading national expert on African American youth activism and development serving as the Senior Research ...

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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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