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.
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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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Anne C. Bailey African-American Historian and Slave Trade Scholar
Anne C. Bailey is a writer, historian, and a tenured professor of History and Africana Studies at SUNY Bingham... Read More
Category: Authors , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Historians
Annette Gordon-Reed Historian and Law Professor at Harvard University
Annette Gordon-Reed, a renowned author and educator, holds positions as a Professor of History in the Faculty... Read More
Category: Professors , Lawyers and Legal Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Anthony Trucks Identity Shift Coach, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur & Author; Former NFL Player & American Ninja Warrior
Anthony Trucks is a former NFL linebacker, motivational speaker, author, identity shift coach, and entrepreneu... Read More
Category: Motivational Speakers , Keynote Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Antwone Fisher Screenwriter and Bestselling Author Whose Life Story Was Turned into a Feature Film
Fisher became a ward of the state and was placed in foster care. He spent two years in a loving foster home, b... Read More
Category: Authors , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers , Arts Culture Keynote Speakers
Aprille Ericsson-Jackson Nasa Aerospace Engineer
Aprille was born the oldest of four daughters in Brooklyn, NY. She spent her childhood growing up in the Bedfo... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers
Arian Simone Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of the Fearless Fund
Arian Simone is an entrepreneur she has been blessed throughout her career and continues to inspire others to... Read More
Category: Entrepreneur Speakers , Women's Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Arsenio Hall Arsenio Hall is most famous for his stand-up comedy and for his talk show
In 1979, Hall moved from Ohio to Chicago, Illinois where he tried his hand at stand-up comedy and was discover... Read More
Category: Comedians , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Austin Channing Brown Bestselling Author of I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
Austin Channing Brown is a leading new voice on racial justice and author of Im Still Here: Black Dignity in a... Read More
Category: Authors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Ayo Tometi Co-Founder of the Black Lives Matter Movement, Feminist and Human Rights Activist
Ayọ Tometi, formerly known as Opal, is recognized as a prominent feminist activist and has become a worldwide... Read More
Category: Activists , Women's Speakers , Diversity Speakers
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