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Peter Boykin

History Professor Specializing in African American & United States History

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Peter Boykin Biography

Peter Jeffrey Boykin was born on August 22, 1976 to the Honorable Ulysses W. Boykin III. and Mrs. Pamela T. Boykin. He matriculated at Gesu Elementary and graduated from Cass Technical High School in 1994 studying in the Performing Arts Curriculum. After high school, he continued the Boykin legacy by attending the prestigious HBCU, Hampton University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History graduating in 1998. Then, after completing his undergraduate studies, he ventured to Washington, D.C. In 2001, a Master of Arts degree in Teaching with an emphasis in Secondary Education was attained from Howard University. In 2007, Boykin went back for a second master’s degree in Public Relations and completed it in 2009 at Michigan State University.

Professionally, Boykin has been committed to the field of education. He interned during his second year of graduate school (Howard University) at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C., where he worked in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education doing research on pertinent education issues like Closing the Achievement Gap between African-American, Latino, and other students of color with their White counterparts. From 2001-2003, he taught social studies at Woodbridge High School in the Prince William County, Virginia School District. Since January 2004, he has been an instructor of history at Wayne County Community College District and teaches African American History, United States History, and World History courses. In terms of professional involvement, he is a financial member of the American Federation of Teachers Local 2000 and the Association for the Study of Life and African American History.

Aside from his instructional duties, Boykin is very active in his community. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Nu Omega Chapter and was a former member of the Detroit Omega Foundation Board of Directors, a nonprofit arm of the chapter that managed the fraternity’s nationally mandated programs on a local level, serving as the Board Secretary. As a member of the Detroit Hampton Alumni Association, Mr. Boykin served as Vice-President for the chapter and President. He currently serves on the Scholarship Committee for the Detroit Hampton Alumni and participates in college fairs along with his father.

Boykin is married to Mrs. Sheila Scott Boykin of Bronwood, Georgia.

Speaking Topics
  • African American History of Detroit from Slavery to Freedom

    Detroit is one of the most progressive cities for African Americans. What many people don't realize is that it had slavery in addition to being an Underground Railroad station. In the presentation, Boykin cover the presence of slaves in Detroit through the ending of slavery and up until the election of Coleman Young as the city's first African American mayor.

  • The Story of Johnson Chesnut Whittaker

    Boykin's great-great-grandfather was Johnson Chesnut Whittaker, one of the 1st African American Cadets to matriculate at West Point. He was unjustly court-martialed after being brutally beaten by his white peers and then accused of faking the incident. Whitaker was eventually pardoned by President Chester Arthur. He later became a laywer and high school principal. In 1994, a made-for-TV movie entitled "Assault at West Point" was released along with a re-released book, "Court Martial" about the incident. The next year, Boykin's family and he received a posthumous commission from President Clinton granting Whittaker the rank of second lieutenant in the military.

  • Other Topics Include:

    • African American Jewish American Relationships going back to the Civil War
    • Reconstruction
    • Unsung Women Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement before the 1950's
    • African American History of Detroit

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    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Peter Boykin 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 Peter Boykin, 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 Peter Boykin or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Peter Boykin?

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

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Peter Boykin 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 Peter Boykin for your next private or corporate function.
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History Professor Specializing in African American & United States History

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Peter Boykin Biography

Peter Jeffrey Boykin was born on August 22, 1976 to the Honorable Ulysses W. Boykin III. and Mrs. Pamela T. Boykin. He matriculated at Gesu Elementary and graduated from Cass Technical High School in 1994 studying in the Performing Arts Curriculum. After high school, he continued the Boykin legacy by attending the prestigious HBCU, Hampton University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History graduating in 1998. Then, after completing his undergraduate studies, he ventured to Washington, D.C. In 2001, a Master of Arts degree in Teaching with an emphasis in Secondary Education was attained from Howard University. In 2007, Boykin went back for a second master’s degree in Public Relations and completed it in 2009 at Michigan State University.

Professionally, Boykin has been committed to the field of education. He interned during his second year of graduate school (Howard University) at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C., where he worked in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education doing research on pertinent education issues like Closing the Achievement Gap between African-American, Latino, and other students of color with their White counterparts. From 2001-2003, he taught social studies at Woodbridge High School in the Prince William County, Virginia School District. Since January 2004, he has been an instructor of history at Wayne County Community College District and teaches African American History, United States History, and World History courses. In terms of professional involvement, he is a financial member of the American Federation of Teachers Local 2000 and the Association for the Study of Life and African American History.

Aside from his instructional duties, Boykin is very active in his community. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Nu Omega Chapter and was a former member of the Detroit Omega Foundation Board of Directors, a nonprofit arm of the chapter that managed the fraternity’s nationally mandated programs on a local level, serving as the Board Secretary. As a member of the Detroit Hampton Alumni Association, Mr. Boykin served as Vice-President for the chapter and President. He currently serves on the Scholarship Committee for the Detroit Hampton Alumni and participates in college fairs along with his father.

Boykin is married to Mrs. Sheila Scott Boykin of Bronwood, Georgia.

Peter Boykin Speaking Topics

  • African American History of Detroit from Slavery to Freedom

    Detroit is one of the most progressive cities for African Americans. What many people don't realize is that it had slavery in addition to being an Underground Railroad station. In the presentation, Boykin cover the presence of slaves in Detroit through the ending of slavery and up until the election of Coleman Young as the city's first African American mayor.

  • The Story of Johnson Chesnut Whittaker

    Boykin's great-great-grandfather was Johnson Chesnut Whittaker, one of the 1st African American Cadets to matriculate at West Point. He was unjustly court-martialed after being brutally beaten by his white peers and then accused of faking the incident. Whitaker was eventually pardoned by President Chester Arthur. He later became a laywer and high school principal. In 1994, a made-for-TV movie entitled "Assault at West Point" was released along with a re-released book, "Court Martial" about the incident. The next year, Boykin's family and he received a posthumous commission from President Clinton granting Whittaker the rank of second lieutenant in the military.

  • Other Topics Include:

    • African American Jewish American Relationships going back to the Civil War
    • Reconstruction
    • Unsung Women Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement before the 1950's
    • African American History of Detroit

Peter Boykin Videos

  • Passover Speaker Peter Boykin
  • Reconstruction: Connecting the Past with the Present
    Black History Month Lecture done by Peter Boykin, Instructor of History at Wayne County Community College District, Detroit, Michigan. If you are...

FAQs on booking Peter Boykin

  • How to book Peter Boykin?

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

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

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

Peter Boykin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as African American History of Detroit from Slavery to Freedom, The Story of Johnson Chesnut Whittaker and Other Topics Include:. The estimated speaking fee range to book Peter Boykin for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Peter Boykin generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alaina E. Roberts, Bobby Seale, David Blight, Kevin Gannon and Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Peter Boykin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Peter Boykin Speaking Topics

  • African American History of Detroit from Slavery to Freedom

    Detroit is one of the most progressive cities for African Americans. What many people don't realize is that it had slavery in addition to being an Underground Railroad station. In the presentation, Boykin cover the presence of slaves in Detroit through the ending of slavery and up until the election of Coleman Young as the city's first African American mayor.

  • The Story of Johnson Chesnut Whittaker

    Boykin's great-great-grandfather was Johnson Chesnut Whittaker, one of the 1st African American Cadets to matriculate at West Point. He was unjustly court-martialed after being brutally beaten by his white peers and then accused of faking the incident. Whitaker was eventually pardoned by President Chester Arthur. He later became a laywer and high school principal. In 1994, a made-for-TV movie entitled "Assault at West Point" was released along with a re-released book, "Court Martial" about the incident. The next year, Boykin's family and he received a posthumous commission from President Clinton granting Whittaker the rank of second lieutenant in the military.

  • Other Topics Include:

    • African American Jewish American Relationships going back to the Civil War
    • Reconstruction
    • Unsung Women Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement before the 1950's
    • African American History of Detroit

Peter Boykin Speaker Videos

  • Passover Speaker Peter Boykin
    Reconstruction: Connecting the Past with the Present
    Black History Month Lecture done by Peter Boykin, Instructor of History at Wayne County Community College District, Detroit, Michigan. If you are interested in booking me for speaking engagements,...

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