Student Tribune
Scholars' Day May 6, 2020 Keynote: Soledad O'Brien
Soledad O'Brien
Award-Winning Journalist,
Entrepreneur & Host of the Weekly Syndicated Political Show Matter of
Fact
Through the power of storytelling, Soledad O'Brien brings a fresh
perspective on diverse and contemporary issues to foster change in your own
community or organization.
As the host of the Sunday morning syndicated political show, Matter of
Fact with Soledad O'Brien, Soledad has established herself as one of the
most recognized names in broadcasting by telling the stories behind the most
important issues, people and events of the day. A champion of diversity, she
gives voice to the underserved and disenfranchised through her Emmy-winning
reporting and acclaimed documentary series, Black in America and
Latino in America. While also the contributing editor, reporting
in-depth news magazine pieces for PBS NewsHour and correspondent for
HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. A prominent philanthropist, Soledad is the
founder of PowHERful, a foundation that mentors and funds college tuition and
expenses for young women.
With eloquence and a measured ability to make often-divisive issues such as
race relations, social inequality and mass incarceration accessible to all, she
moves audiences to delve deeper into the headlines that shape our lives,
outlooks and daily interactions.
On stage, Soledad draws from her life and career to stimulate thoughtful
conversation on the roles we each play within our communities and
organizations, leaving audiences with memorable takeaways on the power of
individuals and companies to make meaningful and lasting change.
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Oriel, Jodi
Office of Student Life & Leadership Dev.
01/23/2020