Shoshana Johnson

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First African American Woman POW in U.S. War History, Author of "I’m Still Standing" & Veteran Advocate

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/28/2025.

Shoshana Johnson Speaking Topics

  • The Female Veteran Experience

    Johnson discusses navigating life as a female veteran in today’s world, and discusses the several hurdles and disadvantages women face in the US military.

  • Living in the PTSD Fog

    This talk deals with Johnson's life with PTSD after her harrowing time as a POW in the Iraqi war, and how she learned how to ask for help. She also details her struggle with US Military to acknowledge her PTSD from her time in service. In this talk, she helps break the stigma and shame that surrounds PTSD and the veterans that suffer from it.

  • POW'rful Woman

    In Johnson's powerful talk, she details her time as the first-ever African-American woman POW. From her capture in Iraq, to her harrowing three week-imprisonment, up to her eventual rescue. She recounts her moving tale of survival and trauma, and the aftermath that she lives with everyday, including PTSD, adjusting to civilian life, and moving forward from the horrors she experienced.

Shoshana Johnson Videos

  • Public Service and Sacrifice: A Conversation with Shoshana Johnson
    Starting soon – join Shoshana Johnson, America's first Black female prisoner of war, at 6:00 PM ET in the Forum as she shares her story of...
  • Shoshana Johnson: A Discussion on Survival with the First Black ...
    Community Connections: Performance & Lecture Series.
  • American Veteran | POW Shoshana Johnson's Story | PBS - YouTube
    Official site: https://to.pbs.org/3aInG6S | #AmericanVeteranPBS“In my head I was going to go do six months, save some money, ...

Shoshana Johnson Books

  • I'm Still Standing: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen--My Journey Home
    I'm Still Standing: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen--My Journey Home
  • I'm Still Standing: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen--My Journey Home
    I'm Still Standing: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen--My Journey Home
  • I'm Still Standing: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen--My Journey Home
    I'm Still Standing: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen--My Journey Home

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Shoshana Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Female Veteran Experience , Living in the PTSD Fog and POW'rful Woman. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shoshana Johnson for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Shoshana Johnson generally travels from El Paso, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maya Wiley, Dorothy Roberts, Robyn Benincasa, Michael Oher and Linda Sarsour. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shoshana Johnson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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