Honor MLK Day with our esteemed thought leaders as they explore history, advocacy, and community.

Jonathan Eig

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, and the 2024 Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of King: A Life, which was nominated for the National Book Award, featured on Obama’s Reading List of 2023, and hailed as a “monumental” new biography of Martin Luther King Jr. by the New York Times. Jonathan speaks compellingly on topics including the complexity of Martin Luther King Jr., the impact of sports on American history, and the spiritual journeys of Muhammad Ali and Martin Luther King Jr.

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Rita Omokha

Rita Omokha is an award-winning Nigerian American journalist. She is the author of Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America. Her writing on politics, race, and vulnerable communities has been featured in major media outlets across the country. In her talks, Rita emphasizes the power of storytelling and building inclusive cultures in business and media. She explores how narratives have shaped public consciousness, galvanized movements, and, ultimately, driven progress.

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Kimberly Jones

Kimberly Jones is an American author and filmmaker, known for her New York Times bestselling young adult novel I’m Not Dying With You Tonight and non-fiction book How We Can Win, based on her viral video published during the George Floyd protests. Her talks about the intersection of creativity and social justice highlight the power of art as a catalyst for change and how to unlock your own creative potential.

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Judge LaDoris Cordell, author of Her Honor, was the first African American woman judge in northern California. Judge Cordell is, at heart, a storyteller who enjoys bringing audiences into her courtroom by talking about the variety of cases over which she presided.In her talks, Judge Cordell provides a rare and thought-provoking insider account of our legal system and social justice reforms.

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IN THE NEWS

New MLK Jr. biography reveals civil rights leader was misquoted in criticism of Malcolm X | PBS NewsHour

Activist Kimberly Jones on fight for economic justice and equity | CBS Mornings

For more information on booking one of these speakers for in-person or virtual events, please contact Colleen Osborne by emailing colleen.osborne@macmillan.com or calling (917) 697-2063.