Keith Boykin

Keith Boykin, a New York Times best-selling author, political commentator, and former White House aide, made significant contributions to national discourse by arranging the first meeting between an acting U.S. president and representatives from the LGBTQ community in April 1993. As Special Assistant to President Bill Clinton, he served in the White House from 1992 to 1995, also holding roles as Director of News Analysis and Director of Specialty Media. Prior to this, Boykin was the Midwest Press Director for Clinton’s presidential campaign in 1992.

An acclaimed author, he is a Lambda Literary Award-winner. Most recently, Boykin published ‘Race Against Time: The Politics of a Darkening America’ in 2021, followed by ‘Quitting: Why I Left My Job to Live a Life of Freedom’ in 2022. He continues to be an influential figure, actively writing and speaking on intersectional issues, leveraging his extensive experience in government, media, and advocacy to contribute to national conversations.