Book a Speaking Engagement or Workshop w/Dr. Zelda Lockhart

“From the first moment Zelda walked on our stage, transformational energies began flowing through my community. Her presence is the alchemy of lightness, depth, wisdom and humor. She guided us in keynote and breakouts to explore our lives, our histories, and our communal roots through perspective and writing prompts that invoked the sacredness of being. We cultivated ownership of our story, gave voice to the voiceless parts of our history, and met each other – a community that has traveled together for over 30 years- with new appreciation and understanding. If you wish to include transformational programming, offer stage and mic to Zelda, sit back and be astounded. There is no one who will make you laugh, cry, and feel with such grace, power, and instant engagement – body, mind, and Spirit.” — Amelia Vogler, Former Executive Director of the Healing Touch Professional Association, 2024

“Dr. Lockhart has a brilliant mind, and her words are laced with power!” — Sam Gladding Visiting Writers Program, 2024

“Zelda is a magical connective force that facilitates remembering, reconnection, and revitalization by making it okay and right to revisit the past, in the now, and changing the future through the creation of new narratives.” — Tamara Thomas, CCCADI Sankofa Young Women’s Leadership Program Support Consultant, 2024

“Zelda’s genius and connectivity to spirit and her cultural roots makes all of her work vital to the preservation of literary legacies while sharing a profound vision. She holds space for all generations and beautifully weaves our collective healing story.” — Sabine Blaizin, CCCADI Director of Programs, 2024

“In April 2019, Zelda Lockhart served as the keynote presenter for Tidewater Community College’s Literary Fest. The vulnerability and courage exhibited in her writings, reading and commentary penetrated the hearts of attendees, giving the audience license to heal, be free and to support the liberation of others.” — Tidewater Community College, 2024

“Dr. Lockhart’s presentation was not just a lecture but rather an immersive, interactive experience that captivated her audience from beginning to end. Through her innovative approach, she not only shared the essence of her novel but also fostered an environment ripe for dialogue and reflection, encouraging participants to engage in meaningful discussions that continued well beyond the confines of the event. Dr. Lockhart demonstrates an exceptional ability to weave complex narratives that resonate on a deeply emotional level. Her words, laced with power and imbued with the weight of her subjects, left a lasting impression on all who were fortunate enough to hear her. The manner by which she articulates the Black experience, coupled with her insight into the dynamics of family and the long-lasting impact of trauma, underscores her status as a formidable figure in contemporary literature. Dr. Lockhart’s contributions as a presenter and teacher enriched the intellectual landscape of the community, providing a thought-provoking discourse for both students and the public.” — Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Wake Forest University, 2024