Harvard University Professor Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s message of unity brings hope to audiences nationwide

Emmy and Peabody Award-Winning Filmmaker | Literary Scholar | Journalist | Cultural Critic | Institution Builder

Harvard University Professor and cultural critic DR. HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. shares his experiences as an award-winning documentary filmmaker and scholar to provide a fresh perspective on building unity in organizational contexts.

Dr. Gates is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. A consummate scholar and esteemed public intellectual, Dr. Gates is a highly sought-after keynote speaker for his riveting addresses to audiences of all kinds.

Praise for Professor Gates

"Our event was everything we hoped for and more. Community members are still talking about his appearance; it will not soon be forgotten, and it will have lasting impact for good here in Seattle. "

-Homestead Community Land Trust

"Dr. Gates was outstanding. His speech was exactly what we were looking for. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed it. He was a delight to work with throughout the process as well."

-Commonwealth Foundation

"So much positive feedback already. Probably the best speaker we have ever had! He was WONDERFUL!"

-Youngstown St. University