Because I believe everyone should reach their full potential.
Everyone has the right to dream without inhibitions. Empowering individuals to dream big and confidently step into the workforce starts within the community. Let’s work together to make your community as supportive and empowering as possible.
Advocating Through Multiple Services
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Sharing lived experience to encourage and educate about self-advocacy
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Hosting and moderating events, panels, fundraisers and more!
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Empowering self-advocacy and disability justice in the community through music
Public Speaking That Inspires Action
Dupree Edwards is more than a speaker—he’s a catalyst for change. With a powerful blend of lived experience, advocacy, and charisma, Dupree delivers talks that resonate deeply with audiences of all sizes. His presentations tackle topics like disability rights, inclusion, and self-advocacy, while weaving in personal stories that spark understanding and empathy.
Whether addressing young people with disabilities, families, educators, or organizations, Dupree’s message is clear: every voice matters, and every person has the power to lead. His engaging style and authentic perspective leave audiences not only informed but motivated to create meaningful change.
If you’re looking for a speaker who can educate, empower, and energize your event, Dupree is the voice you need.
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Dupree’s featured presentation directed towards transition/high school age students who aren’t sure what their next steps should be. Dupree uses his own lived experience to help youth avoid the mistakes that he and countless others have made that hindered career growth.
Dupree will inspire and encourage students to rethink what their limits are and how to advocate for their dream careers.
Duration: 60 minutes
Dupree: Your Dynamic Emcee for Any Occasion
Dupree is a charismatic and seasoned emcee who brings energy, professionalism, and inclusivity to every stage. As a young Black man with disabilities, he transforms challenges into strengths, creating spaces where audiences feel seen, involved, and empowered. With an electric personality and a natural gift for connecting with people, Dupree has successfully hosted large-scale private and public events, fundraisers, panel discussions, and virtual programs.
His journey began in 2008 when he organized and hosted the first talent show for people with disabilities at Transitions Plus, featuring over 30 performers. For five years, he continued to lead these events, building a reputation for excellence and community engagement. Today, Dupree brings that same passion and expertise to diverse platforms—whether moderating panels, energizing fundraisers, or hosting podcasts and radio shows.
If you’re looking for an emcee who can command the room, inspire your audience, and make your event unforgettable, Dupree is the voice you need.
Come Together with Music
Come Together with Music
Music With a Mission
Dupree Edwards is not just an artist—he’s a voice for change. Known for his inspiring gospel and rap tracks like “My Testimony” and “Bill of Rights,” Dupree uses music to share his story and advocate for disability rights. His lyrics speak of resilience, faith, and empowerment, making every performance a meaningful experience.
Collaborating with producer LightLord, Dupree creates music that uplifts communities and sparks conversations about inclusion. His reputation as a disability advocate and performer has earned him recognition across Minnesota and beyond, blending artistry with activism in a way that resonates deeply with audiences.
Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, community event, or celebration, Dupree’s live performances bring energy, authenticity, and a message that matters.
Add Dupree’s music to your next event and let his voice inspire your audience.
About Dupree
Dupree Edwards is a dynamic self-advocate, public speaker, and artist whose voice amplifies inclusion and empowerment. His work spans from commanding stages as an emcee to sharing powerful insights on panels, moderating discussions, and creating music that speaks to policy and lived experience. At the heart of everything Dupree does is his unwavering commitment to self-advocacy and community.
Dupree’s journey began with hosting talent shows for people with disabilities, sparking a passion for creating spaces where every voice matters. Today, he is a sought-after speaker and host for private and public events, fundraisers, and virtual programs. His unique perspective resonates deeply with young people with disabilities, their families, and organizations striving for equity and accessibility.
Beyond speaking, Dupree is a teaching artist, podcast host, and gospel rapper whose work blends creativity with advocacy. He serves as a Lead State Advisor on Systems Change at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration, mentors through The Arc Minnesota, and champions disability rights at the state and national level. Whether on stage or behind the mic, Dupree brings energy, authenticity, and a message that inspires action.
Dupree on the News
Dana Eisfeld
Director of Customized Employment, Kaposia National APSE Board Member
“Dupree has facilitated our self-advocate panel at the MN APSE State Conference for the past two years. He brings a unique blend of energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to genuinely connect with people. He shines behind the mic and isn’t afraid to share his own lived experiences, making him relatable and impactful for a wide range of audiences.”
Contact Dupree
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