SPEAKOUT

A mission-driven speakers agency and education institute.

Voices changing lives.

We are SpeakOut

The Institute for Democratic Education and Culture

Our Mission

SpeakOut's mission is to encourage critical and imaginative thinking to address the major inequities of our day and transform a fractured world.

Our Learning Opportunities

Our network of speakers, artists, and strategic partners provide experiential learning opportunities through lectures, workshops, film screenings, performances, consulting and professional development.

Our Network

SpeakOut works with colleges, universities, schools, organizations, government agencies and the private sector, promoting critical analysis, creativity and innovative strategies for 21st century problem-solving.

Education Institute

A digital destination that empowers young people, educators, and professionals through transformative programming featuring our speakers. The goal of our educational programs is to create a more just society.

E-Courses

Learn from leading speakers and experts in our educational, social justice e-courses. Designed for self-paced or group learning, these courses will empower you to make a positive impact on yourself, in your institutions, and in society as a whole.

Virtual Events

Join us for live virtual events featuring renowned and emerging speakers presenting new, cutting-edge material on race, culture, and politics. Engage with others in accessible and affordable events.

Summer Institute

Join our multi-day Summer Institute for activists, educators, scholars, and professionals to learn from leading experts, engage in interactive workshops, and connect with a diverse network of change-makers. Make a positive impact in your institutions and communities.

SpeakOut Original Films

Explore our selection of SpeakOut-produced films and learn about the talented speakers and artists involved. Support the next generation of artists and filmmakers by watching and contributing to our films.

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When I think of the impact that SpeakOut has had and the platform and the voice that you have given to so many, it’s truly amazing. There is so much that SpeakOut offers from the amazing speakers and documentaries and webinars and e-courses, books, the list goes on and on. When I think of resources and programming, SpeakOut is the first that comes to mind. Thank you so much for your kindness and outreach and networking and making everyone feel like they belong. Thanks for making everyone feel like they are included, that they have a voice, and they make a difference.
Terri Johnson Assistant Dean for Student Multicultural Affairs at Southwestern University

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Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today

$14.97

This fascinating book on race in America begins with an exploration of the moment in time when "white people," as a separate and distinct group of humanity, were invented through legislation and the enactment of laws. The book provides a thorough examination of the underlying reasons as well as the ways in which "white people" were created.

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Angela Davis: An Autobiography

$28.95

3rd Edition (2021) Collectable Hardcover - Told with warmth, brilliance, humor and conviction, Angela Davis’s autobiography is a classic account of a life in struggle with echoes in our own time.

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White Guys on Campus: Racism, White Immunity, and the Myth of "Post-Racial" Higher Education

$29.95

White Guys on Campus is a critical examination of race in higher education, centering whiteness, in an effort to unveil the frequently unconscious habits of racism among White male undergraduates.

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Reproductive Justice: An Introduction

$15

Reproductive Justice is a first-of-its-kind primer that provides a comprehensive yet succinct description of the field. Written by two legendary scholar-activists, Reproductive Justice introduces students to an intersectional analysis of race, class, and gender politics.

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Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today

$14.97

This fascinating book on race in America begins with an exploration of the moment in time when "white people," as a separate and distinct group of humanity, were invented through legislation and the enactment of laws. The book provides a thorough examination of the underlying reasons as well as the ways in which "white people" were created.