Speaking Engagement Request Form
Rev. Terry gained national attention in 2015 on the Oprah Winfrey Network's Iyanla: Fix My Life, where he courageously came out as gay, sharing his personal journey and advocating for authenticity and acceptance. As an entrepreneur, he founded Yatamu Naturals, a brand that offers natural skin and hair care products, along with peace bead bracelets and apparel. A passionate visual artist, he creates compelling works in graphite, watercolor, gouache, marker, and other media. Rev. Terry is also an active presence on social media, where he spreads messages of hope, justice, and love.
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Below is a selection of topics that Derek has developed into engaging presentations and workshops, each of which can be customized to suit your organization’s specific needs. To begin the process of inviting Derek to speak at your event, please complete the Speaking Engagement Request form.
- "Race, Rage, & Fear: America's 19th Century Problems in the 21st Century"
- "Jesus was Lynched: Comparing the Oppression of Christ to that of Black Americans"
- "Race, Rage, & Fear: Exploitation & the Economic Impact of Racism"
- "I Am Not Your Negro Film/Book Study"
- "DuBois & Coates: Understanding America's Color-Line"
- "Protecting Trans-Women"
- "Black, Gay, & Christian—Now What?"
- "The Miseducation of America: Black Culture through Music"