He has spent time with Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and the Queen of All Media, Oprah Winfrey. He has given speeches or taught classes at Columbia University, Loyola University, Indiana University and many other colleges. And he helped interview ousted USDA official Shirley Sherrod at a question and answer session aired on CNN, Fox News, NBC’s Today show and MSNBC’s Countdown.

Whether the topic is race and diversity in America, the changing state of modern media or the inexplicable popularity of Snooki and her pals on MV’s Jersey Shore, Eric Deggans can deliver a powerful, entertaining message tailored to your needs.

For more information, email eric@deggans.com or look deeper in the website to learn more about Eric’s amazing story!

Eric Deggans is an award-winning journalist who has covered TV. media, music and pop culture for more than 20 years. Currently serving as TV/Media Critic for the St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times, he also provides regular commentaries for National Public Radio. He has also appeared on PBS’ NewsHour, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News Channel and the Tom Joyner Morning Show, among other outlets. 

Now, he’d like to bring those insights -- developed over decades of thinking,writing and speaking out -- to your event as a keynote speaker!

Hear Eric discuss the new drive to curb vitriolic political speech with host Scott Simon on NPR’s Weekend Edition by clicking here.