Black Keynote speakers are powerful voices who are shaping culture advancing equity and leading across industries. The top black keynote speakers range from African American thought leaders to entrepreneurs, entertainers and educators. They bring unique perspectives and transformative stories that resonate with audiences all around the world.
Whether you're hosting a diversity summit, corporate event or educational forum, our African American speakers deliver compelling keynotes that inspire dialogue, celebrate heritage and empower communities. Black keynote speakers influence individuals through experiences and effective strategies which make them some of the most impactful voices in today’s social and professional landscapes.
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Top 9 Top Black Keynote Speakers
Marc Lamont Hill Social Justice Advocate, Media Personality, Keynote Speaker
Marc Lamont Hill is a champion for social justice, a well-kn... Read More
Kimberly Bryant Founder of Black Girls Code and Aspen Institute Fellow
Kimberly Bryant is the Founder and Executive Director of Bla... Read More
Mark Anthony Neal African American Studies Scholar, Social Justice Advocate, K...
Mark Anthony Neal is a known scholar in African American stu... Read More
Wesley Lowery National Reporter at The Washington Post
He currently works as a national reporter covering law enfor... Read More
Yara Shahidi Actress Best Known for black-ish and grown-ish
In the multi-award-winning ABC comedy series "Black-ish," yo... Read More
Ijeoma Oluo Racial Justice Advocate, Author, Keynote Speaker
Ijeoma Oluo is renowned for her work in justice advocacy and... Read More
Vann R. Newkirk II Politics & Policy Staff Writer for the Atlantic
Vann R. Newkirk II, an esteemed journalist for The Atlantic,... Read More
Eddie Glaude Jr. Social Justice Advocate, Author, Keynote Speaker
Eddie Glaude Jr. is renowned for his work in social justice... Read More
LaTosha Brown Co-Founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund
LaTosha is a fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Governmen... Read More
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A'Lelia Bundles Journalist and Author of Best-Selling Biography ON HER OWN GROUND: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker
Author and journalist A’Lelia Bundles is director of talent development for ABC News in Washington, DC and... Read More
Category: Journalists , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Aja Brown Former Mayor of Compton, Non-Profit Co-Founder, Social Justice Advocate
Mayor Aja Brown's New Vision for Compton is a revitalization strategy centered on 12 key principles that focus... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Al Sharpton Foremost Civil Rights Leader
Rev. Al Sharpton is one of America’s most-renowned civil rights leaders. Sharpton’s strong commitment to equal... Read More
Category: Activists , Event Hosts , Diversity Speakers
Alfonso Ribeiro Actor Best Known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Host of Dancing with the Stars and America's Funniest Home Videos
Alfonso Ribeiro is an American actor, television director, dancer and game show host. Ribeiro is known for his... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Actors-Actresses , Event Hosts
Alicia Garza Co-Founder of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Alicia Garza believes that Black communities deserve what all communities deserve — to be powerful in every as... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Alveda King Civil Rights Activist and Christian Minister
Dr. Alveda C. King is the daughter of the late slain civil rights activist Rev. A. D. King and his wife Naomi... Read More
Category: Religious Speakers , Christian Keynote Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Angela Davis Professor Emerita, Activist, Author, Advocate for Social Justice
Angela Davis is a keynote speaker and an activist who is well known for her contributions to social justice an... Read More
Category: Professors , Activists , Diversity Speakers
Angela Glover Blackwell Founder in Residence at PolicyLink
Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, founded PolicyLink in 1999 and continues to driv... Read More
Category: Healthcare Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Angela Roseboro Chief Diversity Officer at Riot Games
Angela Roseboro is Riot Games' first Chief Diversity Officer the new leader of their diversity, inclusion, & R... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Angela Rye Principal Attorney and CEO of IMPACT Strategies and Political Commentator
Angela Rye is Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies. Featured as an influential politico, lawyer,and advocate... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Lawyers and Legal Speakers , Political Commentators
Anika Noni Rose Tony Award Winning Actress and the Voice of Princess Tiana
Anika Noni Rose followed her work in the feature film Dreamgirls with a role in the comedy feature Just Add Wa... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Anna Deavere Smith American Actor, Playwright, Professor and Pulitzer Prize Nominee
Anna Deavere Smith, an American virtuoso in acting, playwriting, and academia, has left an indelible mark acro... Read More
Category: Professors , Actors-Actresses , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers
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