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Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Black History Month, Culture, History, Human Resources, Social Media

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Shermann “Dilla” Thomas Biography

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is a fascinating blend of modern historian, cultural worker, and public employee. A life-long resident of Chicago’s south side Auburn-Gresham neighborhood, Dilla attended Calumet high but graduated from Olive-Harvey Middle College, an alternative high school located in a branch of the city colleges. He went on to study English and African American studies at Eastern Illinois University, where he was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. An employee of Chicago area power utility ComEd since 2011, Dilla began making Tik-Tok videos in an effort to bond with one of his 7 children.

Like every parent, Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is always on the lookout for ways to engage his children. So when his then 8-year-old daughter suggested a father/daughter collaboration to produce Tik-Tok dance videos, he was both elated and perplexed.

Elated at the opportunity to use social media as a medium to bond with his daughter; perplexed by the persistent thought that he might do something more substantive with his efforts to produce content. Perhaps due to a yeoman effort to keep his dance moves off the internets, Dilla came up with the novel idea of producing short videos focusing on the history of Chicago. A subject he has been independently studying for 20 years. The rest of the story is, as they say, history.

Dilla’s followers now rest at 83,000 on the platform, and he has tens of thousands on Twitter and Instagram. He is blue check verified on all 3 platforms. His name on social media, @6figga_dilla, comes from his love of the employment trades, as he believes that you can reach monetary success (or six figures) there just as quickly as if you became a doctor or a lawyer. Although Dilla’s focus is aimed squarely at underexposed aspects of Black Chicago, his work continually reveals the rich tapestry of Chicago's overall history.

Anchored in the background as son of a policemen, Dilla's philosophy is "Everything Dope about America comes from Chicago, the greatest city on earth."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/14/2024.

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas Speaking Topics

- Black History
- Chicago History
- Chicago Cultural History
- Chicago Labor History

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas Videos

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How do I book Shermann “Dilla” Thomas to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shermann “Dilla” Thomas 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 Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, 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 Shermann “Dilla” Thomas or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Shermann “Dilla” Thomas

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

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Black History Month, Culture, History, Human Resources, Social Media.
Where does Shermann “Dilla” Thomas travel from?

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas generally travels from Chicago, IL, 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 Shermann “Dilla” Thomas’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Shermann “Dilla” Thomas 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 Shermann “Dilla” Thomas 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 Shermann “Dilla” Thomas 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.

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shermann “Dilla” Thomas for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Shermann “Dilla” Thomas generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bethaney Wilkinson, Xernona Clayton, Liz Dozier, Bobby Seale and Alaina E. Roberts. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shermann “Dilla” Thomas for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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