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Nkechi Taifa

Civil & Human Rights Attorney, Best-Selling Author, Scholar Activist

Civil & Human Rights Attorney, Best-Selling Author, Scholar Activist

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Nkechi Taifa Biography

Nkechi Taifa is president and CEO of The Taifa Group LLC, convenes the Justice Roundtable coalition and serves as Senior Fellow for the Center for Justice at Columbia University. Over the course of her career, she has worked for the Open Society Foundations, ACLU, Women’s Legal Defense Fund, Howard University School of Law, National Prison Project, and Washington Office on Africa. She has taught popular seminars on Law, Race and Justice and has litigated high-profile civil and criminal cases as a private practitioner in DC and federal court. A passionate and visionary professional, Nkechi enjoys decades of experience as an accomplished justice system reform strategist and advocate. She excels at advancing creative, cutting-edge approaches that encourage out-of-the-box thinking and action.

The wealth of her experiences has allowed her to pursue justice from different vantage points –as a litigator, lobbyist, scholar, advocate, policy analyst, community organizer, convener, and grant-maker. She received her BA from Howard University, and Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School.

Taifa is the author of a best-seller memoir, "Black Power Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice," as well as three best-seller books for young people: "Shining Legacy: Storypoems for the Young, So Black Heroes and Heroines Forever Will Be Sung;" "The Adventures of Kojo and Ama;" and "Three Tales for Wisdom." She also co-authored "Reparations Yes," with Attorney Chokwe Lumumba and Dr. Imari Obadele. Her newest book, "Reparations on Fire: How and Why It’s Spreading Across America," was published in December 2022.

Nkechi Taifa Speaking Topics

  • Reparations: An Issue Whose Time Has Come

    This powerful presentation is based off of Taifa's riveting TEDx talk of the same title. Reparations for Black people, once fringe, has now captured the imagination of faith, academic and civic groups, as well as corporations, cities, states, and the federal government. Taifa's presentation shows that reparations is fundamental to a long overdue national reckoning of race in America. This keynote presentation is essential for university lectures, boardroom discussions, and government and corporate employee educational events.

  • Identity, Purpose & Direction: Spread Forth Your Wings and Fly

    This inspirational and entertaining presentation uses the popular parable of the baby eagle and the chickens to deliver the critical message that whatever the odds, one must have pride in oneself, coupled with perseverance, faith and trust, in order to soar to greatness. This keynote is particularly excellent for graduations as well as inspirations in the workplace.

  • Calling all Heroes & Heroines: Using Principles of Prosperity from the Past

    In this rousing motivational presentation Taifa uses rhythmic verses from her writings that highlight leaders from the past who overcame great odds by seeing opportunities where others saw only obstacles. The keynote illuminates the principles of self-development, courage, persistence, passion, faith and action as keys to overcoming the limiting mentality of "I Can't; to the empowering mentality of "How Can I." This invigorating presentation is invaluable for conventions, universities or colleges, as well as corporate employee motivations.

Nkechi Taifa Videos

  • Nkechi Taifa Sizzle Speaker Reel
    For entities interested in booking Nkechi Taifa, this 6 minute video represents a potpourri of Taifa in various speaking venues, providing a flavor...
  • REPARATIONS: An Issue Whose Time Has Come | TEDx
    Reparations. The issue is hot, scalding, and once unthinkable by mainstream America. Yet, it poses only a question.
  • Taifa keynotes 2021 HBCU Pre-Law Summit

Nkechi Taifa Books

  • Reparations On Fire: How and Why It's Spreading Across America
    Reparations On Fire: How and Why It's Spreading Across America
  • Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice
    Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice
  • Shining Legacy Paperback
    Shining Legacy Paperback
  • Three Tales of Wisdom
    Three Tales of Wisdom
  • The Adventures of Kojo and Ama
    The Adventures of Kojo and Ama

Speaker Lists Featuring Nkechi Taifa

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  • Civil Rights Activists

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  • Popular Books by Black Authors

    Popular Black Authors

    Literature can provide some of the most illuminating stories told by Black voices. The award-winning Black writers in this list have published books in a variety of genres, including personal memoirs, biographies, historical...

  • Top Commencement Speakers for Colleges and Universities. Hire a Commencement Speaker Today.

    Popular Commencement Speakers for Universities

    An inspiring commencement speaker's message can stay with college graduates for years after they hang up their cap and gown. Every year, college students are eager to hear from some of the most popular motivational keynote...

  • Award-Winning Authors

    Award-Winning Authors In a Variety of Literary Genres

    These acclaimed authors speak to us through their powerful stories, captivating readers with the written word. Renowned literature speakers, they have had an impact on millions of readers through their writing, and they can...

  • Activists Working to Close the Gender & Racial Wealth Gap

    Speakers on the Gender & Racial Wealth Gap

    Women and other marginalized groups - disproportionately Black, Indigenous, and people of color - continue to experience unequal pay and wealth gaps across most industries. The financial inclusion speakers and gender...

  • Top TED Speakers with Popular TED Talks to Inspire Audiences Worldwide

    Top Speakers Behind Trending TED Talks

    Covering topics ranging from medicine to relationships, these inspiring men and women have delivered popular TED Talks. Informative and educational, their powerful ideas have influenced other thinkers and helped shape the...

  • Inspiring Advocates for Human Rights & Equality

    Leading Activists Fighting for Social Justice

    These inspirational social justice speakers have decided to stand up against injustice and to fight for social change. They are social activists, advocates, bestselling authors, educators, political and business leaders....

  • Humanitarian & Activist Keynote Speakers

    Humanitarian Aid, Philanthropy & Human Rights Advocates

    Climate change, geopolitical and economic unrest, and the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic are having some of the largest impacts on human rights issues today. The humanitarians, philanthropists, and activists in...

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Nkechi Taifa is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Reparations: An Issue Whose Time Has Come, Identity, Purpose & Direction: Spread Forth Your Wings and Fly and Calling all Heroes & Heroines: Using Principles of Prosperity from the Past. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nkechi Taifa for your event is available upon request. Nkechi Taifa generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Angela Davis, Dr. Bernice King, Hill Harper, Ijeoma Oluo and Bakari Sellers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nkechi Taifa for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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