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Community Organizer, Activist, President & Founder of Memphis Community Against Pollution

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Justin J. Pearson Biography

Justin J. Pearson is a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 86, a sprawling area along the Mississippi River, spanning from south Memphis through downtown and north to Millington, TN.

A community organizer, Pearson became the second youngest lawmaker serving in the Tennessee House of Representatives when he was elected to office January 24, 2023, at the age of 28. He is a community organizer and servant leader who prioritizes the needs of the people. When a mass shooter took the lives of six persons–three of them 9-year-olds–at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN March 27, 2023, Pearson, along with fellow state representatives Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson, staged a protest for common sense gun legislation on the Tennessee House floor. Republicans retaliated by expelling Pearson and Jones April 6, 2023. Local authorities in Memphis and Nashville reinstated the legislators several days later, Pearson on April 12. Pearson ran for the office again, handily winning back the seat Aug. 3, 2023, with nearly 94 percent of the vote.

Following his expulsion, President Joe Biden invited Pearson to the White House to discuss the need for common sense gun legislation. Pearson also appeared on numerous national news programs to appeal to the American people to protect kids, not guns with common sense gun safety legislation.

A proud native Memphian, Pearson is the fourth son of five boys born to teenage parents. He graduated from Mitchell High School as valedictorian and attended Bowdoin College in Maine where he graduated in 2017 with degrees in both Government & Legal Studies and Education Studies. He later served as Special Assistant to the CEO at Year Up, a national workforce development non-profit in Boston, MA, that focuses on social, racial, and economic justice. During the pandemic, Pearson returned home to Memphis where he co-founded Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (MCAP), now known as Memphis Community Against Pollution. MCAP, through Pearson’s leadership and the efforts of a coalition of residents and community organizations from across Memphis, successfully defeated a multi-billion-dollar crude oil pipeline project that would have poisoned Memphis’s drinking water and stolen land from South Memphis residents.

Pearson’s advocacy and leadership inspired The Root to name him one of 2022's Most Influential Black Americans. Pearson is a devout Christian and tireless champion for justice. He is engaged to his partner in the struggle for justice and life, Oceana R. Gilliam of Los Angeles, California.

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    Speaking fees for Justin J. Pearson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Justin J. Pearson are under $10,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Justin J. Pearson, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
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    Justin J. Pearson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Activism, Business, Earth Day, Economy and Finance, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health and Wellness, Law, Leadership Speakers, Political Speakers, Social Justice, Speakers by Industry.
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    Justin J. Pearson generally travels from Memphis, TN, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Justin J. Pearson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker 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. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Justin J. Pearson for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Justin J. Pearson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Community Organizer, Activist, President & Founder of Memphis Community Against Pollution

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Justin J. Pearson Biography

Justin J. Pearson is a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 86, a sprawling area along the Mississippi River, spanning from south Memphis through downtown and north to Millington, TN.

A community organizer, Pearson became the second youngest lawmaker serving in the Tennessee House of Representatives when he was elected to office January 24, 2023, at the age of 28. He is a community organizer and servant leader who prioritizes the needs of the people. When a mass shooter took the lives of six persons–three of them 9-year-olds–at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN March 27, 2023, Pearson, along with fellow state representatives Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson, staged a protest for common sense gun legislation on the Tennessee House floor. Republicans retaliated by expelling Pearson and Jones April 6, 2023. Local authorities in Memphis and Nashville reinstated the legislators several days later, Pearson on April 12. Pearson ran for the office again, handily winning back the seat Aug. 3, 2023, with nearly 94 percent of the vote.

Following his expulsion, President Joe Biden invited Pearson to the White House to discuss the need for common sense gun legislation. Pearson also appeared on numerous national news programs to appeal to the American people to protect kids, not guns with common sense gun safety legislation.

A proud native Memphian, Pearson is the fourth son of five boys born to teenage parents. He graduated from Mitchell High School as valedictorian and attended Bowdoin College in Maine where he graduated in 2017 with degrees in both Government & Legal Studies and Education Studies. He later served as Special Assistant to the CEO at Year Up, a national workforce development non-profit in Boston, MA, that focuses on social, racial, and economic justice. During the pandemic, Pearson returned home to Memphis where he co-founded Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (MCAP), now known as Memphis Community Against Pollution. MCAP, through Pearson’s leadership and the efforts of a coalition of residents and community organizations from across Memphis, successfully defeated a multi-billion-dollar crude oil pipeline project that would have poisoned Memphis’s drinking water and stolen land from South Memphis residents.

Pearson’s advocacy and leadership inspired The Root to name him one of 2022's Most Influential Black Americans. Pearson is a devout Christian and tireless champion for justice. He is engaged to his partner in the struggle for justice and life, Oceana R. Gilliam of Los Angeles, California.

Justin J. Pearson Videos

  • How to Be a Leader for Climate Justice | David Lammy and Justin J. Pearson
    Climate justice is taking center stage -- geopolitically, socially and morally. In a contagiously courageous conversation, Member of Parliament in...
  • Justin J. Pearson becomes one of the youngest lawmakers in TN
  • Just Conversations with Dean Kelly Brown Douglas | Justin J. Pearson

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  • How do I book Justin J. Pearson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Justin J. Pearson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Justin J. Pearson, 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 speaking fee information and check availability for Justin J. Pearson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Justin J. Pearson

    Speaking fees for Justin J. Pearson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Justin J. Pearson are under $10,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Justin J. Pearson, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Justin J. Pearson speak about?

    Justin J. Pearson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Activism, Business, Earth Day, Economy and Finance, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health and Wellness, Law, Leadership Speakers, Political Speakers, Social Justice, Speakers by Industry.
  • Where does Justin J. Pearson travel from?

    Justin J. Pearson generally travels from Memphis, TN, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Justin J. Pearson’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Justin J. Pearson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker 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. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Justin J. Pearson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Justin J. Pearson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Justin J. Pearson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Justin J. Pearson for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Justin J. Pearson generally travels from Memphis, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kylar Broadus, Bakari Sellers, Van Jones, Maya L. Harris and Waikinya Clanton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Justin J. Pearson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Justin J. Pearson Speaker Videos

  • How to Be a Leader for Climate Justice | David Lammy and Justin J. Pearson
    Climate justice is taking center stage -- geopolitically, socially and morally. In a contagiously courageous conversation, Member of Parliament in the UK David Lammy and Tennessee state...
    Justin J. Pearson becomes one of the youngest lawmakers in TN
  • Just Conversations with Dean Kelly Brown Douglas | Justin J. Pearson
    Justin Pearson on Health, Climate, and Justice

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