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Celebrating Latino Heritage with Celebrity Speakers
In celebration of cultural diversity, Keppler Speakers bureau is proud to represent some of the most respected, sought-after Latino speakers in the country, who honor their heritage through their work, actions, and ideas. Bringing these speakers to your campus will inspire your student body to gain a greater understanding of Latino cultures and to honor multiculturalism in all facets of life. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing these popular speakers to your next event.
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Ray Suarez Author and Senior Correspondent for The NewsHour |
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Edward James Olmos Actor, Producer, Director, and Community Activist |
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Barbara Martinez Jitner Filmmaker and Human Rights Activist |
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Tony Plana Award-Winning Star of Ugly Betty and Director of Stage and Screen |
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Soledad O'Brien Renaissance Woman, Role Model, and CNN Special Correspondent |
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Eric Alva Iraq War Veteran and LGBT Rights Activist |
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Ruben Navarrette Syndicated Columnist and Author |
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Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch Army Veteran and Author |
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Julie Chavez Rodriguez Programs Director for the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation |
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Gregory Nava Critically-Acclaimed Writer and Director |
Service Learning and Volunteerism: Speakers Offer Alternatives
For many students, summer has evolved from carefree trips to the beach to a life-changing experience. With students traveling the world to help those in need, alternative summer vacations are more popular than ever. From building houses for the victims of hurricanes to volunteering in medical clinics, students are donating their time for the greater good. Explore the possibilities – check out the roster of exciting activist speakers available through Keppler Speakers bureau.
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John Bul Dau Lost Boy of Sudan Featured in the Film God Grew Tired of Us |
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Jim Ellis Swim Coach and Subject of the Film, Pride |
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Martin Luther King III Civil Rights Activist |
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Edward James Olmos Actor, Producer, Director, and Community Activist |
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Alan Page First African-American Supreme Court Justice of Minnesota |
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Dr. David Walton Doctor, Humanitarian, & Global Health Expert |
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Jody Williams Humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Chairman of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines |
For more information on these speakers and their causes, contact your Keppler speakers bureau representative.
Innovative Independent Filmmakers
“Truth is stranger than fiction,” and no medium captures this saying more than documentary filmmaking. The genre has reached new heights of popularity, as filmgoers are eager to explore the fascinating events of the world around us. Approaching incredibly diverse subject matter, these filmmakers cover everything from human rights abuses and war to sexuality and religion, provoking audiences to open their eyes to new experiences and ideas.
Keppler Speakers represents some of the most celebrated and exciting young filmmakers today. Their works have been critically-acclaimed, touring respected film festivals and winning prestigious awards. Start a new kind of dialogue on your campus – screen their films and host an independent filmmaker for your next event.
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Ken Burns Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker |
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John Bul Dau Lost Boy of Sudan Featured in the Film God Grew Tired of Us |
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Sandi DuBowski Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker |
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Alex Gibney Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker |
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Eugene Jarecki Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker |
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Barbara Martinez Jitner Filmmaker and Human Rights Activist |
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Christopher Quinn Director of God Grew Tired of Us |
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Parvez Sharma Groundbreaking Director of A Jihad for Love |
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Morgan Spurlock Academy Award-Nominated Filmmaker & Host of 30 Days |
Election 2008: Your Vote Counts!
This month holds one of the most exciting presidential primary days in history – so-called “Super Duper” Tuesday on February 5. With a wide-open field in a contentious election season, college students everywhere have been courted by politicians from all sides. Expected to vote in greater numbers than before, students have a real opportunity to make a huge difference in the race for the White House.
Ignite your campus in 2008 with political programs that go beyond partisan bickering and that show you and your fellow students how to make a difference in politics today.
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Peter Beinart Political Journalist, Author, and Television Commentator |
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Common Ground Bob Beckel & Cal Thomas of USA Today's 'Common Ground' Column |
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Senator Robert Dole Former Senate Majority Leader, Presidential Candidate, and War Hero |
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Jonah Goldberg Best-Selling Author and America's Most Widely-Read Columnist Under 40 |
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Amy Goodman Author and Executive Producer of Democracy Now!" |
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Ellen Goodman Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist |
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George McGovern Former Senator, Presidential Nominee, and UN Special Ambassador on Hunger |
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Christine Pelosi Author of Campaign Boot Camp |
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Helen Thomas Legendary White House Correspondent |
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Bob Woodward Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer and Investigative Reporter |
