Chelsea Miller: Racial Justice
Racial justice keynote speaker Chelsea Miller equips organizations to confront systemic inequity through historically grounded insight, lived experience, and actionable equity frameworks that drive sustainable change.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Visionary keynote speaker on Black racial justice and systemic equity
- Co founder of Freedom March NYC, a major youth led racial justice movement
- Harvard educated educator and thought leader
- Consultant on DEI strategies for Fortune 500 organizations
- Formats: Racial justice keynote speaker, educator, and DEI consultant
- Audiences: Corporate leaders, educators, students, nonprofits, and organizations committed to equity and social impact
- Outcomes:
- Deeper understanding of systemic racism and historical context
- Practical frameworks for advancing racial equity within organizations
- Increased capacity for allyship, accountability, and collective action
- Travels from: New York, NY
- **Fee range: On Request
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Keynote Topics:
When Youth Lead
Young people aren’t the future, they’re the present. In 2020, we saw a record number of youth voter turnout shift the presidential election. Young people are on the frontlines, running for office, and reimagining the world using media and technology. Not only must we explore this phenomenon, but we must mobilize, resource, and empower young people to see themselves as change agents not for tomorrow, but for today.
Intersectional Movement Building
Reproductive justice is racial justice. The climate crisis is a people crisis. If we wish to sustain movements, we must center intersecting identities and frameworks. To do so requires all of us looking beyond the surface to ask ourselves one powerful question – how do we build a world that moves the margins to the center?
Unlocking our Power in the Digital Age
Technology is rapidly changing the way we see ourselves and the world. Yet, one thing remains the same – the human desire to connect. In order to do so, we must unlock the power of stories in the digital age and connect the narratives that will change our world.
Reimagining Diversity & Equity
Building an equitable workforce begins with understanding people and the future of our world. Companies, like people, do not exist in vacuums. As a new generation enters the workforce, how do companies not only retain talent but build leaders that are prepared to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges?
Talent Short Bio
Chelsea Miller is a nationally recognized racial justice keynote speaker, educator, and advocate whose work centers on advancing equity through truth, accountability, and collective action. Known for her compelling presence and clear articulation, Chelsea challenges audiences to move beyond awareness toward meaningful structural change.
A Harvard educated thought leader, Chelsea blends academic rigor with lived experience to examine systemic racism, allyship, and the responsibilities of institutions in shaping equitable outcomes. She is the co founder of Freedom March NYC, one of the largest youth led racial justice movements in the United States, where she played a key role in mobilizing thousands in pursuit of racial equity.
Chelsea’s work spans keynote speaking, workshops, consulting, and higher education guest lectures. She has advised Fortune 500 companies on diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies while also engaging students, educators, and community leaders in honest dialogue about power, history, and justice. Her approach is both strategic and human, translating complex social issues into frameworks organizations can apply with clarity and accountability. Featured in major media outlets, Chelsea continues to shape national conversations on racial justice with depth, credibility, and purpose.
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Chelsea Miller stands at the forefront of the racial justice movement as a visionary keynote speaker, educator, and advocate. Known for her impassioned approach to speaking, Chelsea has become a prominent voice in social justice, particularly in Black racial justice.
She leverages her experiences, academic background, and deep commitment to advancing equity, inspiring individuals and organizations alike to address systemic inequities. With her clear, articulate insights, Chelsea engages audiences in a powerful dialogue that encourages self-reflection, collective action, and a commitment to justice.
Chelsea’s expertise in racial justice is rooted in her profound understanding of social inequities, historical context, and her lived experiences. As a Harvard-educated thought leader and founder of several advocacy initiatives, she brings academic rigor and personal insight into each speaking engagement. Chelsea Miller has developed comprehensive frameworks on equity and inclusion, which she shares through workshops, panels, and keynotes across various sectors, from corporate organizations to educational institutions. Her insights are not only grounded in theory but are also enriched by her front-line advocacy work, demonstrating her dedication and expertise in dismantling racial barriers.
Chelsea Miller’s background encompasses an impressive range of accomplishments, from organizing large-scale movements to consulting on diversity strategies for Fortune 500 companies. Her experience includes developing strategic frameworks for racial justice initiatives that can be scaled and tailored to various organizational needs. As a recognized thought leader, Chelsea Miller has been a guest lecturer at major universities, where she dives into subjects of systemic racism, allyship, and sustainable advocacy. This blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications sets Chelsea apart as an expert capable of reshaping perspectives and instigating meaningful change.
Choosing Chelsea for any event is choosing an experience that transcends the usual keynote. Her message of empathy, resilience, and empowerment aligns with the needs of organizations looking to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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