With New Orleans breathing a sigh of relief after Hurricane Gustav, but many parts of the country threatened by Hurricanes Hanna and Ike, the wisdom of CNN contributor, the commander of New Orleans’ Joint Task Force Katrina, and Keppler speaker Lt. General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) is needed more than ever.

Prominently featured on CNN’s coverage of the latest storm developments, General Honoré emphasizes a “culture of preparedness” to a national audience, offering his invaluable experience-based ideas for safe evacuation and recovery. In a powerful commentary on CNN, he shares what we’ve learned from Hurricane Katrina, as well as what must be done to prepare for any disaster.

Stay tuned to CNN during hurricane season and beyond for more interviews, insights, and inspiration from powerful leadership speaker Russel L. Honoré, and contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing his lessons in preparedness to your next event.

Thursday marks one of the most significant days in American history: the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the day that Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination for president. Martin Luther King III, the fourth president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the leader of the non-profit Realizing the Dream, has inherited his father’s message, inspiring equality among all Americans.

On Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention, Martin Luther King III will join his sister, Reverend Bernice King, and Representative John Lewis in paying tribute to his father on this momentous occassion. The tribute is scheduled for 5pm MDT/7pm EDT.

In a recent article for CNN.com, “Being Black in America,” Martin Luther King III asks, “From where have we come? Where are we now? And where do we go from here?” Addressing the “tectonic change…symbolized in the remarkable story unfolding in this year’s presidential election,” King finds reasons to be encouraged by the status of blacks in America and the progress we have all made towards greater civil rights for all.

A powerful civil rights speaker, Martin Luther King III builds on his father’s vision for the world and shares a poignant message of hope, responsibility, and a more equal tomorrow. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing King to your next event.