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Mariah Parker is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Black History Month, Civil Rights, Culture, DEI, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Government, LGBTQ, Mental Health, Music, Political, Social Activism, Women

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Mariah Parker Biography

Mariah Parker, PhD, is a linguistics scholar, a former Georgia County Commissioner, a rapper (under the stage name Linqua Franqa) and organizer with Raise Up the South, the Southern arm of the Fight for $15 and a Union workers movement.

Parker first made headlines after being sworn in as an Athens-Clarke County Commissioner, at age 26, with their hand on a copy of The Autobiography of Malcolm X held by their mother. Photos of Parker taking the oath went viral, highlighting the growing numbers of millennial Black people making their voices heard in local politics nationwide. As County Commissioner, Parker focused on creating economic stability and racial justice as well as criminal justice reform and raising the minimum wage.

They recently resigned that position to work as a labor organizer with Raise Up the South, a pivot that gives Parker the opportunity to fight for social justice outside the constraints of political office. The move also coincided with the release of the music video for their single, “Wurk,” a powerful pro-worker, pro-union piece that has once again thrust Parker into the headlines when the song went viral.

They have performed the hit at union conventions and rallies as well as New York’s Lincoln Center, a performance RollingStone magazine called "explosive" and pointed to how the "queer, Black, nonbinary Southerner...dominated the stage, all sinewy limbs and kinetic energy and rapid-fire couplets. Those same tongue-twisting revolutionary rhymes and hyperliterate lyricism shine on their new album, "Bellringer," with lyrics on capitalism, police brutality, mental health, emotional turmoil, and workers’ rights smoothly cutting through the alternating slices of Southern hip-hop, neo-soul, indie-pop, and avant-garde electronic vibes that populate Parker’s extended musical universe."

Parker's outspoken commitment to racial and economic justice have garnered the attention of other media as well including CNN, The New York Times, Teen Vogue, National Public Radio, Al Jazeera, The Nation, Afropunk, The Root, and The Bitter Southerner, among others.

They are a popular speaker on campuses nationwide. Audiences describe them as "charismatic,” “engaging,” “authentic,” and “inspiring.” Their electrifying live and virtual presentations call audiences to self-reflection and action in their lives and in their communities.

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Mariah Parker Speaking Topics

Seeing the Staircase: Running For Office

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Two years ago, Mariah Parker would have never imagined herself running a political campaign, let alone her own. She was a young, queer Black woman, a student, rapper and community activist. Yet as she saw injustices all around her and the need for someone to talk action, she realized she had to step up, joining the wave of young woman of color across the country running for and winning political office. In this presentation, she discusses what it means to take the first step in faith, and what “the full staircase” could look like for an abolitionist inside the world of government.
Taking the Leap: From Hip Hop to Local Government

As a leading rapper in Georgia's hip hop scene, how did Mariah Parker draw on that experience to seek a seat on the local county commission? In this semi-autobiographical presentation, Mariah talks about how she realized that the skills of hip hop artists are applicable to the political sphere as well • the ability to gather and move a crowd, the skills to articulate your ideas creatively and succinctly in a way that inspires people to action, the connection to the problems that the community is facing, and fearlessness in standing up to speak your truth in the face of opposition.

Rest & Resilience in the Face of Political & Pandemic Challenges

In the face of unprecedented political challenges and the ongoing circumstances of the pandemic, burnout feels omnipresent and inevitable. As well, self-care is often co-opted by corporate interests who create the illusion that rest is something you buy or that it’s an individual’s problem rather than society’s, the result of policies and practices of capitalism and white supremacy. How can we create robust care practices to continue to fight the systems that are failing us? In this presentation, Mariah teaches participants to reclaim self-care as an act of resistance and will lead participants through some of the daily practices they have cultivated in making the balancing act of work, parenting, school, art, and politics sustainable. Learn about radical gratitude, rest as a journey, creating portals to care, and other nourishing mindsets and activities that can be built into any schedule, on any budget, to evade burnout and foster political longevity.

Solidarity Across Debilities: Why Black Disability Justice Matters

“Two cousins with bipolar diagnoses. One in rehab, her son in jail for murder; another stands before you today.”

In this talk, Mariah draws upon family histories to illuminate the linkages between mental illness, mass incarceration, and our current healthcare system, arguing for a new vision and tighter embrace of disability justice within our movements for Black life.

Mariah Parker Videos

Angela Davis & Mariah Parker: In Conversation

Angela Davis & Mariah Parker: In Conversation at the SpeakOut Youth Summit 2020 ANGELA DAVIS is an iconic activist, scholar, and author who, over...
New Georgia County Commissioner Takes Oath on Malcolm X's Autobiography

Georgia's new Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Mariah Parker is a 26-year-old PhD student and rapper who took her oath of office on Malcolm X's...
Linqua Franqa - At The Heart Of Hip Hop And Politics

Mariah Parker says calls herself a linguist by day and a lunatic lady rapper by night. The latter is her Linqua Franqa persona, a woman who holds...

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How do I book Mariah Parker to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mariah Parker 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 Mariah Parker, 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 Mariah Parker or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Mariah Parker

Speaking fees for Mariah Parker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mariah Parker are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mariah Parker, 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 Mariah Parker speak about?

Mariah Parker is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Black History Month, Civil Rights, Culture, DEI, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Government, LGBTQ, Mental Health, Music, Political, Social Activism, Women.
Where does Mariah Parker travel from?

Mariah Parker generally travels from Athens, GA, 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 Mariah Parker’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Mariah Parker 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 Mariah Parker 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 Mariah Parker 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.

Mariah Parker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Seeing the Staircase: Running For Office, Taking the Leap: From Hip Hop to Local Government, Rest & Resilience in the Face of Political & Pandemic Challenges and Solidarity Across Debilities: Why Black Disability Justice Matters. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mariah Parker for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Mariah Parker generally travels from Athens, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Charlene Carruthers, Kylar Broadus, Yoruba Richen, Jackie Biskupski and Xernona Clayton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mariah Parker for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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