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Sunny Hostin

5x Emmy Award-Winning Legal Journalist

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Gender: Female

Nationality: United States

Languages: English

Travels from: United States

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Biography Highlights

Co-Host, ABC's 'The View'
Host, Investigation Discovery's 'Truth About Murder with Sunny Hostin'
New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Summer on the Bluffs', 'Summer on Sag Harbor', and 'I Am These Truths'

Biography

Sunny Hostin is a five-time Emmy Award-winning legal journalist, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and co-host of The View. She is a sought-after keynote speaker who earns rave reviews for her events. Hostin’s debut novel Summer on the Bluffs, first in her “Summer” trilogy, skyrocketed to #11 on the New York Times Bestseller List and is being adapted as the first major project for Sunny Hostin Productions alongside Octavia Spencer’s Orit Entertainment. She recently released the second book in her acclaimed ‘Summer’ series, Summer on Sag Harbor, an instant New York Times bestseller. In the fall of 2020, Hostin released her memoir, I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds, with HarperOne.

Hostin has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Woman, Essence, The CUT, Latina, and Ebony, amongst others. A sought-after public speaker, she has spoken at and moderated panels for the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, Corporate Counsel Women of Color, the National Bar Association, and more. Hostin served as a witness at the Federal Judiciary’s Congressional Hearing for the Public’s Right of Access to the Courts, and was she was part of the groundbreaking ABC primetime newscast, “Soul of a Nation,” the first broadcast network newsmagazine aiming to put Black life in America front and center. An inescapable voice from the top echelons of news and entertainment, Sunny continues to use her platform to advocate for and give a voice to the marginalized.

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Hosting & Moderating

Sunny Hostin’s impressive background in law and journalism equips her with the expertise and poise needed to excel as a moderator and host. Hostin’s ability to tackle tough topics with empathy and clarity fosters an environment where diverse perspectives are valued and understood, making her a trusted facilitator of meaningful conversations.

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A Possibility Model: Finding Your Path, and Making a Difference

The daughter of a Puerto Rican mom and African American dad, acclaimed journalist Sunny Hostin was raised in the South Bronx in the 1970s, and grew up witnessing violence around her. After she saw a violent crime against her uncle at just 7 years old, Sunny decided she wanted to be someone who sparked social change and provided support for victims. She was the first in her family to become a lawyer. After working as a federal prosecutor, she soon became a journalist who made it her mission to shine light on social justice issues and give voice to the voiceless.

In these candid and empowering remarks, Sunny shares her personal journey and a guiding principle of her life: sometimes what’s most important is deciding who you don’t want to be. She encourages audiences to follow their own path to discovering possibilities, to pursue their passions, and to make a positive impact.

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Case Not Closed: Exploring Social Justice and Legal Issues

Five-time Emmy Award-winner and Department of Justice alum Sunny Hostin is celebrated for her in-depth yet approachable analysis of social justice and legal issues. From hosting Investigation Discovery’s documentary series, “Truth About Murder with Sunny Hostin,” to serving as a legal analyst for CNN, to hosting her popular weekly segment, “Sunny’s Law,” Sunny has brought clarity, context, and a much-needed human lens to the most important cases and legal questions of the past two decades.

In these substantive and compelling remarks, she dives into the most pressing social justice and legal issues of our time, providing illuminating insight on what they mean for our future. Able to tailor her remarks, and dive into specific issues of organization’s choosing whether it be police relations, ongoing court cases, or what’s happening in Washington, Sunny’s illuminating remarks are as informative as they are engaging.

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Empowering Survivors

A vocal advocate for survivors and victims, Sunny Hostin provides empowering remarks surrounding sexual assault and abuse, violence, and the lasting effects of trauma.

As a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Hostin was awarded a Special Achievement Award by then Attorney General Janet Reno for her prosecution of child sexual predators and work with child sex abuse. Tremendously impacted by her experiences, Hostin now serves on the board of Safe Horizons, the largest non-profit victims assistance organization that provides social services for victims of abuse and violent crimes.

In these powerful and moving remarks, Hostin speaks out in support of victims, and sheds light on all of the positive work being done to help individuals and communities heal.

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Testimonials

I've been doing these kinds of programs for 10-years. This year's event was clearly the best and Sunny's contribution to it was the KEY. Her style and depth of substance is second to none. We were all blessed by her words of encouragement, resiliency, and inspiration.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

We had such a GREAT time; Sunny was beyond AMAZING! She delivered a captivating and powerful speech. All of our guests are still talking about how she connected with them, and they felt she was so PERSONABLE and RELATABLE! It was truly a pleasurable experience. I spent the whole time with Sunny and was in AWE of just how much of a JOY she is to work with. I hope we met/exceeded her expectations. She definitely exceeded ours!!

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

I know I speak for many when I say that last evening’s visit with Sunny was truly incredible. Students are still buzzing about it today! Her ability to connect across multiple platforms, paired with her insightful storytelling as a renowned journalist, author, and co-anchor on a nationally televised show, has left a lasting impression. As we closed out our Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, her powerful reflections on her Latin American heritage added a deeply personal and inspiring dimension to the evening. Not only did she inspire our students to think critically about their career paths, but she also empowered them to see how their voices—rooted in diverse backgrounds—can shape the future. We couldn’t have asked for a more engaging and impactful guest! Thank you, Sunny!

Iona University

Sunny’s visit was excellent. Employees were impressed, found her to be personable and her message inspiring. I personally agree and think she is delightful.

Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc.

Sunny was terrific! She was gracious and warm and nimble with the adjustments that we had to make on the fly. We are so grateful for her willingness to participate and for all that she did to help to make the gala memorable and fun for all in attendance. We will definitely keep Sunny (and the Harry Walker Team) atop our list as we plan future events.

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Sunny was excellent! Even though we were virtual, we had the energy of the ballroom, and she spoke so much truth, while giving hope. I've received multiple texts and emails from attendees about this being their favorite Booklovers' Breakfast yet, and these are people that have attended for decades.

Enoch Pratt Free Library

Sunny’s message and conversation were perfect for the event and audience. She understood the points that were important to us, and she emphasized them – so well-prepared. She was also gracious and lovely to work with. The chat and email messaging we received during and after the event was very positive and complimentary.

Chrysalis

Sunny helped make the 2019 New York Association of Black Journalists awards gala a rousing success. Everyone was buzzing about Sunny's moving speech regarding the role of the press in today's rough-and-rugged times. We truly appreciate her and cannot thank her enough.

New York Association of Black Journalists

Ms. Hostin’s presentation was spectacular and impactful and resonated with the packed audience, which included dozens of dedicated career prosecutors, among others.

Brooklyn DA’s Black History Month “Social Justice Begins with You" Event

Sunny was FANTASTIC! She was so personable, funny and engaging. The feedback received from our top executives was phenomenal. We definitely would love to have her back. Thank you again!

Barclaycard US

Books

Summer on the Bluffs: A Novel (Summer Beach Book 1)

New York Times Bestseller! The View cohost and New York Times bestselling author Sunny Hostin dazzles with this brilliant novel about a life-changing summer along the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard. Welcome to Oak Bluffs, the most exclusive Black beach community in the country. Known for its gingerbread Victorian-style houses and modern architectural marvels, this picturesque town hugging the sea is a mecca for the crème de la crème of Black society—where Michelle and Barack Obama vacation and Meghan Markle has shopped for a house for her mom. Black people have lived in this pretty slip of the Vineyard since the 1600s and began buying property in the 1800s, making this posh town the embodiment of “old money.” Thirty years ago, Amelia Vaux Tanner and her husband built a house high on the bluffs, a cottage they named Chateau Laveau. For decades, “Ama” played host to American presidents, Wall Street titans, and cultural icons. But her favorite guests have always been her three “goddaughters:” Esperanza “Perry” Soto, a beautiful, talented Afro-Latina lawyer with Ama’s strong, yet guarded personality; Olivia Jones, a gifted Wall Street analyst with Ama’s brilliant, logical mind; and Billie Hayden, a gifted marine biologist and rule-breaker with Ama’s courageous free spirit. Growing up, these three goddaughters from different backgrounds came together each summer at Chateau Laveau. As adults, the cottage is a place this trio of successful yet very different women go to escape, to slow down from their hectic lives, share private time with Ama, and enjoy the gorgeous weather, cool water, and stunning views Oak Bluffs offers. This summer on the Bluffs, however, will be different. An era is ending: Ama, now nearing seventy-one, is moving to the south of France to reunite with her college sweetheart. She has invited Perry, Olivia, and Billie to spend one last golden summer together with her the way they did when they were kids. And when fall comes, she is going to give the house to one of them. Each of the women wants the house desperately. Each is grappling with a secret she fears will hurt her and her chances. By the end of summer, old ties will fray, new bonds will be created, and these three found sisters will discover they aren’t the only ones with something to hide. Ama has a few secrets of her own. What she has to give them is far more than property. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, she will tell these surrogate daughters she fiercely loves and protects everything they never knew they needed to know.

Summer on Sag Harbor: A Novel (Summer Beach Book 2)

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The View cohost and three-time Emmy Award winner Sunny Hostin spirits readers away to the warm beaches of Sag Harbor in the second novel of her bestselling Summer series. Olivia Jones, hard-working and accomplished, has, against the odds, blazed an enviable career path in the finance world. But behind the veneer of her success, she is mourning several devastating losses and betrayals. Untethered from her life in New York City, Olivia moves to a summer home in The Hamptons. Here, Olivia finds a close-knit community of African American elites who escape New York City for the beautiful beaches of the Hamptons. Since the 1930s, very few have known about this Historically Black Beachfront Community, and the residents like it that way. That is, until real estate developers discover the hidden gem. And now, the residents must fight for the soul of this HBBC. As the summer stretches on, Olivia teams up with her new friends to protect their community and, in doing so, discovers who she really is. Though not without cost, Olivia’s search for her authentic identity and her fight to preserve her new Black utopia, will lead her to redefine the meaning of love, friendship, community, and family—and restore her faith in herself and her chosen path.

I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds

The Emmy Award-winning legal journalist and co-host of The View Sunny Hostin chronicles her journey from growing up in a South Bronx housing project to becoming an assistant U.S. attorney and journalist in this powerful memoir that offers an intimate and unique look at identity, intolerance, and injustice. “What are you?” has followed Sunny Hostin from the beginning of her story, as she grew up half Puerto Rican and half African-American raised by teenage parents in the South Bronx. Escaping poverty and the turbulence of her early life through hard work, a bit of luck and earning academic scholarships to college and law school, Sunny immersed herself in the workings of the criminal justice system. In Washington, D.C., Sunny became a federal prosecutor, soon parlaying her wealth of knowledge of the legal system into a successful career as a legal journalist. She was one of the first national reporters to cover Trayvon Martin’s death—which her producers erroneously labeled “just a local story.” Today, an inescapable voice from the top echelons of news and entertainment, Sunny uses her platform to advocate for social justice and give a voice to the marginalized. In her signature no-holds-barred, straight-up style, Sunny opens up and shares her intimate struggles with fertility and personal turmoil, and reflects on the high-stakes cases and stories she worked on as a prosecutor and during her time at CNN, Fox News, ABC and The View. Timely, poignant, and moving, I Am These Truths is the story of a woman living between two worlds, and learning to bridge them together to fight for what’s right.

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