Shaun King
About Shaun King
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Speech topics
Civil Rights Today The New Civil Rights Movement
The deadliest hate crime against African Americans in our lifetimes didn’t happen in 1955 or 1965, but in Charleston in 2015. More unarmed African Americans were shot and killed by American police in 2015 than in any year of lynching since 1922. Ten times more African Americans are currently incarcerated today than they were in 1955.
Racism has not died, but has shape-shifted in unexpected and unprecedented ways. In this free-flowing, information-packed, multi-media presentation, Shaun King illuminates how this generation must come to grips with its own unique challenges. Instead of wondering who we’d be and what we’d do if we were alive in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, King asks us to see our present place in the modern movement for a more fair and just world. Racism, discrimination, and harmful policies won’t get better on their own; for that reason, King proposes real and applicable solutions to the most pressing problems of the day.
Speaking videos
Books by Shaun King
“Make Change: How To Fight Injustice, Dismantle Systemic Oppression, And Own Our Future” (2020)
Activist And Journalist Shaun King Reflects On The Events That Made Him One Of The Most Prominent Social Justice Leaders Of Our Time And Lays Out A Clear Action Plan For You To Join The Fight. As A Leader Of The Black Lives Matter Movement, Shaun King Has Become One Of The Most Recognizable And Powerful Voices On The Front Lines Of Civil Rights In Our Time. His Commitment To Reforming The Justice System And Making America A More Equitable Place Has Brought Challenges And Triumphs, Soaring Victories And Crushing Defeats. Throughout His Wide-ranging Activism, King's Commentary Remains Rooted In Both Exhaustive Research And Abundant Passion. In Make Change, King Offers An Inspiring Look At The Moments That Have Shaped His Life And Considers The Ways Social Movements Can Grow And Evolve In This Hyper-connected Era. He Shares Stories From His Efforts Leading The Raise The Age Campaign And His Work Fighting Police Brutality, While Providing A Roadmap For How To Stay Sane, Safe, And Motivated Even In The Worst Of Political Climates. By Turns Infuriating, Inspiring, And Educational, Make Change Will Resonate With Those Who Believe That America Can--and Must--do Better.
“The Power of 100!: Kickstart Your Dreams, Build Momentum, and Discover Unlimited Possibility” (2015)
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