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Dr. Boyce Watkins

Social Commentator, Financial Expert, Advocate for Education

Dr. Boyce Watkins
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Kentucky, USA
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Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000
Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000
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Business, Civil Rights, College, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Economy, Finance, Social Activism, Social Justice
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Biography

Boyce D. Watkins, known as "The People's Scholar," is a distinguished social commentator and advocate for education, economic empowerment, and social justice. His work challenges the traditional paradigms of academic achievement and leadership within the African American community. Watkins often emphasizes the practical application of knowledge, famously stating, "We don't need more PhD’s in the black community; we need more Ph.Dos.”

Watkins has made significant contributions to public discourse through a variety of media appearances, including CNN, Good Morning America, MSNBC, FOX News, BET, NPR, Essence, USA Today, The Today Show, ESPN, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, and CBS Sports. He is a regular political expert on "Keeping it Real with Al Sharpton" and is a preferred financial expert and social commentator on "The Wendy Williams Experience," which reaches an audience of 11 million listeners nationwide.

Through his "Step Up and Go to College Tour," Watkins has passionately spoken to over 50,000 black youth, encouraging them to pursue higher education. In collaboration with influential figures like Al Sharpton, Marc Lamont Hill, and Jesse Jackson, he has taken an active role in initiatives aimed at reducing dropout rates among African American students, following an initiative announced by President Obama.

As a financial speaker, Watkins has delivered impactful messages through his series "Get your Paper Straight" and "Black Love, Black Money, Black Relationships." He has appeared in over 150 national television, radio, and print interviews in the last two years, offering advice on financial empowerment and personal development.

Watkins is also a faculty affiliate with the College Sports Research Institute at The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He has been a vocal proponent for the fair compensation of college athletes and has criticized the NCAA's tax-exempt status, arguing for systemic reform in how athletes are treated and compensated.

Academically, Watkins excelled early, earning BA and BS degrees with a triple major in finance, economics, and business management, and was recognized as the “Outstanding Graduating Senior in Finance” by The Wall Street Journal. He holds a MA in mathematical statistics from The University of Kentucky and a PhD in finance from Ohio State University, being the only black American to earn a PhD in finance in 2002. He continues his academic and mentoring roles as a finance professor at Syracuse University.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/31/2024.

Dr. Boyce Watkins Speaking Topics

  • Building the Dream of Inclusion: Five Things Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Would Want Every American to Know

  • Time is Money, Literally: Managing Your Time Like Your Wallet Depends On It

  • Liquid Money: Spending Habits that Cause Cash to Seep Through Your Fingers Like Water

    Your spending habits control your ability to establish and maintain personal and professional relationships, including your ability to purchase things of appreciative value and your ability to live a long, healthy life. If you're not aware of your spending habits, you'll find your money seeping through your fingers like water in a balled fist.

  • From Parole Board to School Board: Reshaping Education for Urban Youth

    The day-to-day challenges urban youth face oftentimes force them to succumb to criminal activities as opposed to acquiring an education. In this keynote, Dr. Boyce Watkins equips educators and administrators with the necessary skills to communicate, inspire and retain inner-city youth in an educational environment.

  • Trayvon Martin & Jordan Davis: Young, Black & Misunderstood

    The shooting deaths of two unarmed African-American teen males sparked a national conversation about racism, hip-hop culture and gun violence. Having once been revered as a troubled teen in his youth, Dr. Boyce Watkins shares the communication breakdown between Black boys and America. In a push to repair the communication gap, Dr. Watkins provides three things that America should know about Black boys and three things that Black boys should know about America.

Dr. Boyce Watkins Videos

  • Dr Boyce Watkins Explains How To Invest And Financial Love Making
    Dr Boyce Watkins Explains How To Invest And Financial Love Making
    Dr.Boyce Watkins talks about the universal language of love, the relationship between black businesses and their consumers, “wealth building is a...
  • Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks The Importance of Black Ownership
    Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks The Importance of Black Ownership
    Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks The Importance of Black Ownership, Life Insurance & The Stock Market
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Dr. Boyce Watkins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Building the Dream of Inclusion: Five Things Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Would Want Every American to Know, Time is Money, Literally: Managing Your Time Like Your Wallet Depends On It, Liquid Money: Spending Habits that Cause Cash to Seep Through Your Fingers Like Water, From Parole Board to School Board: Reshaping Education for Urban Youth and Trayvon Martin & Jordan Davis: Young, Black & Misunderstood. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Boyce Watkins for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Boyce Watkins generally travels from KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Julianne Malveaux, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, Roland Martin, Dr. Bernice King and Michael Eric Dyson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Boyce Watkins for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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