Take a journey with writer Michael H. Cottman as he enlightens audiences with tales of exploring a sunken slave ship, his global reporting of timely social issues, and his coverage of the 2008 Presidential campaign.

Michael uniquely combines 25 years of journalism experience with adventure travel and personal insights that have inspired thousands of people at universities, museums, book clubs and on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

As a parent and educator at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Michael speaks on a range of topics including the African slave trade; diversity, and challenges facing black parents.

Michael's method of teaching African American history while analyzing today's significant social trends has resonated with crowds from coast to coast.

Please review Michael's website and contact Michael to hear an inspiring, real-life story about black scuba divers who reclaimed the power of their past 25 feet beneath the sea.

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). February 5, 2008. Silver Spring, Maryland.

Previous Speaking Engagements

Michael will be speaking at the:
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture in Baltimore, Maryland on October 5 at 4 p.m.

National Museums Liverpool in
Liverpool, England on August 22