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.
Featured Speakers
SpeakOut is the nation's premier non-profit, social justice speakers agency. For 33 years, we have connected campuses and organizations nationwide with powerful speakers, activists, scholars, and educators who share our commitment to progressive values and racial and social justice. Our extensive network of speakers cover a variety of topics and cater to a range of budgets. When you partner with SpeakOut, you join a community dedicated to authentic social transformation.
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.
Our Store
Summer Institute 2023 Recordings Package
$59
SpeakOut’s Summer Institute instructors offer the framework, organizing strategies, leadership and and resources to meet the current challenges. We also lay the groundwork for a mighty network of educators, staff, administrators, and community members to strengthen capacity and infrastructure for collective action.
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.
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.
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.
Our Store
Summer Institute 2023 Recordings Package
$59
SpeakOut’s Summer Institute instructors offer the framework, organizing strategies, leadership and and resources to meet the current challenges. We also lay the groundwork for a mighty network of educators, staff, administrators, and community members to strengthen capacity and infrastructure for collective action.