Why Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is the Right Fit

• Deeply aligned with MLK’s vision: Her work is rooted in advancing equity, belonging, and the Beloved Community, making her a meaningful voice for honoring Dr. King’s legacy.
• Cross-sector experience: Bridges corporate, nonprofit, philanthropic, and academic spaces—offering a unique lens relevant to both employee culture and community impact.
• Grounded in lived experience: Brings personal stories and decades of leadership in racial healing, social capital, and community restoration.
• Trusted voice on inclusion and leadership: Founder of HERitage Giving Circle and the Reconciliation and Restoration Foundation; serves as adjunct faculty at Tulane and research affiliate at Antioch University.
• Acclaimed author and thought leader: Her latest book, Front Porch Wisdom, centers on navigating leadership as a woman of color and offers practical tools and reflection for professional growth.
• Known for compassionate engagement: Fosters safe, reflective spaces for learning, healing, and actionable change—ideal for audiences seeking depth and connection.

Customized Keynote for MLK Day:

Beloved Community

In today’s rapidly changing world, organizations thrive when they foster environments rooted in respect, belonging, and shared purpose. This session explores the concept of the Beloved Community—a vision championed by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—and its powerful relevance in both the workplace and the wider community. Participants will learn how to cultivate cultures of trust, empathy, and collaboration to create spaces of safety and strength.

In this keynote, participants will explore how corporate leaders and teams can embody the principles of the Beloved Community to strengthen workplace relationships, drive innovation, and extend positive impact into the communities they serve. This is not just about building better companies—it’s about shaping a more just and compassionate society together.

5 Workplace Takeaways from the Beloved Community

1. Lead with Empathy and Respect
2. Commit to Nonviolence in Communication
3. Champion both Bonding and Bridging Social Capital
4. Build Collaborative Cultures
5. Extend Impact Beyond the Office both corporately and individually

Why They’re the Right Fit

• Culturally resonant storytelling: Their keynote “From Survival to Sovereignty” is deeply tied to Black History Month, honoring the legacy of Black inventors—including Courtney’s great-great-great granduncle, Garrett A. Morgan Sr.
• Emotional uplift & leadership relevance: “Joy as Resistance” bridges neuroscience, DEI, and leadership—making it ideal for empowering internal teams with hope, resilience, and connection.
• Proven mainstage speakers: With a history of speaking at global companies, innovation summits, and civic institutions, they are experienced, charismatic, and audience-ready.
• High EQ and cultural fluency: Their talks effortlessly blend data, lived experience, and emotional intelligence—making complex topics feel personal and actionable.
• Married cofounders with humor and heart: Their dynamic energy on stage creates a memorable, authentic experience that resonates across functions and industries.

Recommended Keynotes:

1) From Survival to Sovereignty: The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Black America

Featuring the Legacy of Garrett A. Morgan Sr.

Overview:
This talk explores how Black ingenuity has fueled American innovation—from early entrepreneurs and inventors to today’s tech founders, creatives, and corporate leaders. As the great-great-great grandniece of Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr.—the American inventor, businessman, and community leader who created the stoplight, the gas mask, and pioneering haircare products—Courtney Caldwell carries forward a family legacy of invention, resilience, and purpose.

Together, Courtney and Dr. Tye Caldwell trace how creativity born from necessity has always been at the heart of Black entrepreneurship. From navigating systemic barriers to redefining industries, the Caldwells illuminate how the spirit of innovation has transformed communities, built generational wealth, and continues to inspire modern leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Trace the lineage of innovation from early Black inventors to modern founders and change-makers.
• Learn how adversity cultivates adaptability, creativity, and entrepreneurial foresight.
• Explore how cultural ingenuity drives inclusion, leadership, and business growth.

Ideal For:
Corporate audiences, ERGs, and leadership summits seeking to connect heritage, innovation, and impact through the lens of lived experience and legacy.

2) Joy as Resistance: Reclaiming the Power of Celebration and Cultural Expression

A Journey from the Everyday to the Extraordinary

Overview:
Amid challenge and change, joy has always been a radical force in Black culture—a strategy for survival, a language of hope, and a bridge to community. In this deeply personal and uplifting talk, Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell share how their own journey—culminating in the unforgettable experience of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and feeling pure joy at the summit—became a living metaphor for the Black journey: rising above barriers, honoring ancestors, and finding strength in joy, not just in struggle. Through science, story, and spirit, they remind audiences that joy isn’t the absence of hardship—it’s the energy that propels transformation.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the neuroscience of joy and how it fuels connection, creativity, and resilience.
• Learn how storytelling, music, and movement preserve culture and empower leadership.
• Be inspired to cultivate joy intentionally—as a practice of resistance, renewal, and belonging.

Ideal For:
Cultural heritage celebrations, corporate DEI events, and leadership programs seeking to infuse purpose, hope, and emotional intelligence into their organizational culture.

‍Why Muta’Ali is a Strong Fit for MLK Day:

• Storytelling that Advances Justice: His speaking themes like “Speaking Truth to Power for Good” and “The Power of Love, Art, and Activism” speak directly to Dr. King’s legacy—using narrative to inspire action, bridge empathy, and challenge injustice.
• Grounded in Lived Impact: Muta’Ali has directed films that explore racial injustice (Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn), identity and legacy (Cassius X: Becoming Ali), and systemic disparity (Hear Her Voice), making his perspective both timely and deeply relevant.
• Brings a nuanced, human-centered lens to civil rights conversations through media and storytelling.‍
• Respected Voice Across Media: Frequently featured on ABC, MSNBC, NPR, and The New York Times, Muta’Ali brings both credibility and cultural fluency to corporate conversations about equity, identity, and storytelling.

Proposed Talk Format:

A moderated conversation with Muta’Ali, integrating powerful clips from his acclaimed films to illustrate the role of storytelling in justice and cultural memory. Grounded in themes of love, art, and activism, this intimate dialogue will explore how media can challenge power structures, amplify marginalized voices, and honor the legacy of leaders like Dr. King. The session will conclude with an open Q&A.