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  • Award-Winning Broadway, TV, and Film Producer
  • Author of 'Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son'
  • Columnist for The Advocate
  • LGBTQ Activist

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Award-winning Broadway, television, and film producer Richie Jackson is best known as the author of Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son (HarperCollins). Most recently, Jackson produced the Tony Award-nominated Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song on Broadway and executive produced Showtime’s Nurse Jackie (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee for “Best Comedy Series”) for seven seasons. Jackson’s writing on LGBTQ+ issues and more have appeared in O: The Oprah Magazine, Out, Town & Country, and The Advocate. With a rich career spanning various facets of entertainment and activism, Jackson brings a unique blend of wisdom, passion, and authenticity to every event.

As an alumnus of NYU, Jackson endows a program at his alma mater to train the next generation of LGBTQ+ activists called the Richie Jackson LGBTQ+ Service Fellows. He and his husband, Jordan Roth, were honored with The Trevor Project’s Trevor Hero Award. Jackson’s speeches inspire individuals and communities to embrace their true selves, advocate for change, and build a more inclusive world.

 

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Rave Reviews About Richie Jackson
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Richie’s ability to tell his amazing journey as a son, partner, & parent and have the audience personalize it through their own lens and experience was remarkable. He pulled in the audience from the beginning and had us fully engaged to the very end!

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"Interviewing Richie was definitely a highlight. He wasn’t afraid to answer tough questions, answered authentically, and ensured the audience was engaged at all times. I hope I’m able to partner with him again in the future!"

-Talks @ Google

"Richie brought so much when he joined us to speak. He shared so many personal stories and this helped our colleagues to connect on a very emotional level and to understand both the joy and the challenges of living as a gay man and a gay parent."

-Barclays

"Richie shares a much needed history lesson and a call to arms for all LGBTQ youth and their families. Richie’s story is filled with love, rage and a dose of reality that reinforces the resiliency of LGBTQ people and reminds us all that the fight for LGBTQ equality and acceptance is far from over."

-GLAAD

"Richie is such a dynamic speaker. He captivated our audience from start to finish. His honesty, personal reflections, and ability to bring people together for heartfelt conversations are just a few of his many special qualities."

-92Y

"Richie Jackson nailed it. The King of Content delivers a riveting conversation bringing to life moral imperatives from his book Gay Like Me."

-BlackRock

"Richie is an incredible speaker and storyteller. His open conversation about life as a gay man and father is truly moving and he is able to connect with our community in such a personal, heartfelt way."

-NYU
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Talks & Conversations with Richie Jackson
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Author Talk: ‘Gay Like Me’

As author of the groundbreaking memoir Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son, RICHIE JACKSON reflects on his experiences as a gay man in America and the progress and setbacks of the LGBTQ community over the last 50 years. With a rich career spanning entertainment and advocacy, Jackson brings a uni ...

As author of the groundbreaking memoir Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son, RICHIE JACKSON reflects on his experiences as a gay man in America and the progress and setbacks of the LGBTQ community over the last 50 years. With a rich career spanning entertainment and advocacy, Jackson brings a unique blend of wisdom, passion, and authenticity to every event.

LGBTQ+ History

LGBTQ+ advocate and author RICHIE JACKSON illuminates the milestones, struggles, and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community, weaving personal anecdotes with historical insights. Jackson not only educates but also empowers audiences to appreciate the depth of LGTBQ+ heritage, fostering a greater understand ...

LGBTQ+ advocate and author RICHIE JACKSON illuminates the milestones, struggles, and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community, weaving personal anecdotes with historical insights. Jackson not only educates but also empowers audiences to appreciate the depth of LGTBQ+ heritage, fostering a greater understanding and respect for diversity.

Grow Your Self Esteem & Self-Acceptance

As a celebrated author and LGBTQ+ advocate, RICHIE JACKSON shares his practical strategies for embracing your authentic self. Jackson’s talks address the challenges of self-doubt and societal pressures, offering empowering tools and insights to help audiences cultivated confidence, resilience, and a ...

As a celebrated author and LGBTQ+ advocate, RICHIE JACKSON shares his practical strategies for embracing your authentic self. Jackson’s talks address the challenges of self-doubt and societal pressures, offering empowering tools and insights to help audiences cultivated confidence, resilience, and a profound sense of self-worth.

Building a Family

Drawing from his own experiences, RICHIE JACKSON discusses the joys, challenges, and triumphs of building a family. Jackson’s presentations cover diverse family structures, emphasizing the importance of love acceptance, and resilience in the face of adversity. Jackson’s heartfelt message resonates w ...

Drawing from his own experiences, RICHIE JACKSON discusses the joys, challenges, and triumphs of building a family. Jackson’s presentations cover diverse family structures, emphasizing the importance of love acceptance, and resilience in the face of adversity. Jackson’s heartfelt message resonates with all who believe in the power of family and the boundless possibilities of creating a home filled with unconditional love.

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Books by Richie Jackson
Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son

Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son

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Press & Media
Gay Like Me: Richie Jackson's Important New Book Was Written For His Son - Town & Country
Richie Jackson’s Gay Like Me Asks: How Much Suffering Should a Father Pass on to His Son? - Vogue
Richie Jackson's New Book Is About Being Gay, But It Is for Everyone - Daily Front Row
But All I Can Think About Is You on World AIDS Day - Advocate
Oprah Reflects on Grieving Our Losses During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Oprah Magazine
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Biography

Richie Jackson is the author of Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son published by HarperCollins. He is an award-winning Broadway, television, and film producer who most recently produced the Tony Award-nominated Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song on Broadway. He executive produced Showtime’s Nurse Jackie (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee for Best Comedy Series) for seven seasons and co-executive produced the film Shortbus, written and directed by John Cameron Mitchell. 

As an alumnus of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, he endowed a fellowship program at his alma mater in 2015 to assist graduates in the transition from academia to a lifelong career in the arts called The Richie Jackson Artist Fellowship. He and his husband, Jordan Roth, were honored with The Trevor Project’s 2016 Trevor Hero Award.

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