Acclaimed attorney George Fatheree shares his story of growing up in a working class, single parent household to being the first in his family to finish college, graduating from Harvard University, earning his law degree and embarking on a successful career as a business person, entrepreneur and corporate attorney. In an era where many focus on understanding and overcoming imposter syndrome, George describes how overcoming adversity helped him build the skills to succeed and distinguish himself academically and professionally. George’s story is a poignant reminder and case study of how we can all use our own examples of overcoming adversity to inspire and drive us towards success.
Johnson Publishing Company made history in launching Ebony and Jet magazines, which documented, in print and image, over 8 decades of American history, through the African American pen and lens. From memorable and compelling photographs ranging from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral to the triumphant feats of Muhammad Ali, to the grace and style of Billie Holiday and Josephine Baker, the Ebony and Jet photographs introduced generations of Americans, Black and White, to Black faces and stories. When the storied company filed for bankruptcy, its one-of-a-kind photography archive, comprised of over 4.5 million images, the majority of which have never been seen by the public, was at risk of being lost. Attorney George Fatheree represented a consortium of foundations to save the photography archive in one of the most significant cultural legal transactions in the past decade. George shares how his professional preparation and personal passion uniquely positioned him to successfully led this once in a lifetime transaction.
Acclaimed attorney George Fatheree delivers a compelling and eye-opening retelling of how racial discrimination over the past century has cemented the racial homeownership and wealth gaps. This journey helps reframe the narrative around how we got to where we are today and forces us to think about our collective opportunities and obligations to move forward. George’s presentation focuses on his 2024 launch of the Black Land Loss Narrative Archive Project, for which is was awarded the prestigious Rockefeller Bellagio Residency.
George Clayton Fatheree is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adversity Advantage: Flipping Imposter Syndrome On Its Head, Rescuing the Ebony & Jet Photography Archive: How A Cultural Treasure Was Saved From Bankruptcy and Reframing the Narrative: How Housing & Finance Policy Shape The Racial Wealth Gap. The estimated speaking fee range to book George Clayton Fatheree for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. George Clayton Fatheree generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Caprice D. Hollins, Jamira Burley, Michael Eric Dyson, Judge Greg Mathis and Dr. Bernice King. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling George Clayton Fatheree for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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