Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/01/2024.
Ben Vereen, who played “Chicken George” in the iconic miniseries Roots, talks about history through the lens of shooting Roots as well as through the scope of where black history is today.
In schools today there is a lack of black history, claims Ben Vereen. Join him as he poses the question, “How do we hold on to our heritage?”
Vereen explores the past and the present, discussing the youth of the black history movement.
Ben’s personal journey through recovering from a near fatal accident.
Life Begins as a Senior Citizen
Substance Abuse
The Arts and Education
Diabetes: Taking Control & Living Your Life
Overcoming Adversity
Inspiring You to be All that You Are
The Art and Understanding of Physical and Occupational Therapy
A Journey to Broadway (with accompanist)
Ben Vereen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as From Roots to Now, Holding On to Our Heritage, Black History in Youth, Learning to Live Again and Additional Topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ben Vereen for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Ben Vereen generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hill Harper, Issa Rae, Rita Moreno, Spike Lee and Alfre Woodard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ben Vereen for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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