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APRIL RYAN

Longest-Serving African American Female White House Correspondent in History, White House Correspondent for The Grio, and CNN Political Analyst

In an era of unparalleled polarization in politics and society, April Ryan represents an increasingly rare middle ground committed to upholding the integrity of fact-based journalism. With more than 25 years as a seasoned White House correspondent and political analyst, Ryan has the unique vantage point as the only Black female reporter covering urban issues from the White House — a position she has held since the Clinton era and spanning five presidential administrations. Her historic tenure as the longestserving Black female White House correspondent has afforded her with incredible familiarity with the racial sensitivities, issues, and attendant political struggles of our nation’s past presidents.

Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Ryan brings the often-overlooked dynamic of underrepresented groups to the forefront of the conversation as she dissects transformative issues in politics and the news of the day.