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Ruben Navarrette Jr.

Nationally Syndicated Columnist, CNN Contributor, Pulitzer Prize Nominee

Ruben Navarrette Jr.
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Diversity & Inclusion, Government, Hispanic Heritage, Host & Emcee, Immigration, Internet, Journalism, Political
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Ruben Navarrette Jr. Biography

Ruben Navarrette Jr. is a nationally syndicated columnist with The Washington Post Writers Group, whose biweekly column appears in nearly 150 newspapers, making him the most widely read Latino columnist in the country. His work is recognized for challenging both political parties with equal intensity, which has established him as a pivotal figure for understanding the nation's diverse Latino community. Navarrette's columns, known for provoking strong reactions, often garner significant attention, accumulating up to 800,000 page views and thousands of reader comments.

Navarrette is a regular contributor to CNN and writes a weekly column for CNN.com focusing on a broad range of topics including immigration, politics, and the Latino vote. His insightful commentary extends beyond print to numerous television programs such as "Lou Dobbs Tonight," "Inside Politics," and "Anderson Cooper 360." Beyond CNN, his opinions have been featured across various media outlets including PBS' All-American Presidential Forums and shows like "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" and "NOW with Bill Moyers."

In radio, Navarrette is a co-host at KOGO-600 AM in San Diego and continues to influence through The Blaze Radio Network. His voice has reached a broad audience, previously being highlighted on the nationally syndicated radio show hosted by Rush Limbaugh. Navarrette also engages audiences with his own podcast, “Navarrette Nation,” where he delves into political and cultural issues. His extensive involvement in radio and television complements his written work, providing a multimedia approach to his commentary.

Navarrette's contributions to journalism have been recognized with nominations and awards, such as a Pulitzer Prize nomination in Commentary in 2012 and winning first place in column writing from the California Newspaper Publishers Association in 2006. A graduate of Harvard College and the John F. Kennedy School of Government, he has also authored books such as "A Darker Shade of Crimson: Odyssey of a Harvard Chicano," and "American First: The Ethnic Odyssey of an American-Mexican," which discuss themes of identity and politics. His reputation as a thoughtful and engaging speaker has led to invitations from prestigious venues including Harvard and various leadership forums, underscoring his role as a significant commentator on American and Latino affairs.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/26/2024.

Ruben Navarrette Jr. Speaking Topics

  • Education

    Education reform has been called the new Civil Rights Movement and it ranks in public opinion polls as one of the top three issues that Latino voters care about most. In the classroom, teachers struggle everyday with finding ways to reach and teach Latino students. Often, when these students falter, teachers will blame parents and accuse them of not valuing education. That's way off the mark. As a former kindergarten teacher who has written about education for many years, speaker Ruben Navarrette explains what's really going wrong with the way that we educate Latino students • and how we can get it right.

  • Changing Demographics

    The Census Bureau estimates that Hispanics will account for 25 percent of all Americans by 2035. Now at 16 percent, Hispanics are already leaving their fingerprints on everything from music, entertainment, and food to sports, fashion, and pop culture. Then of course, there are the worlds of politics and business where Latino voters and Latino consumers are pursued by political strategists and marketers with equal zeal. But what does it really mean that the United States is becoming a Hispanic country? Speaker Ruben Navarrette gives us the answer and explains why America's best days are still ahead.

  • The Latino Vote in 2014 & Beyond

    Latino voters are an enigma. A population of 52 million people yields about 10 million voters. Many are concentrated in so-called battleground states like Nevada, Colorado, and Florida and helped propel Barack Obama to a second term in 2012. And each month, another 50,000 US-born Hispanics turn 18 years old and become eligible to vote. This is a largely Democratic constituency that has, on occasion, voted for moderate Republicans. Having written about politics and politicians for nearly 25 years, speaker Ruben Navarrette decodes the Latino vote and tells each party what they need to do • or stop doing • to win it over.

  • Immigration

    Immigration is perhaps the most divisive issue that Americans have wrestled with since slavery. Everyone seems to have an opinion about why our country's immigration system is broken and a solution for fixing it. But most of those views • especially those emanating from the East Coast media centers • aren't terribly informed and are too often shaped by partisan politics. With a 360-degree perspective on the immigration issue, speaker Ruben Navarrette lays out with passion and clarity what's wrong with the public dialogue over immigration and explains how we can make it right. Then, unpredictable to the end, he provides a solution.

Ruben Navarrette Jr. Videos

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Ruben Navarrette Jr. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Changing Demographics, The Latino Vote in 2014 & Beyond and Immigration. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ruben Navarrette Jr. for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Ruben Navarrette Jr. generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maria Hinojosa, Patti Solis Doyle, Tony Plana, Sonia Nazario and Felipe Luciano. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ruben Navarrette Jr. for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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