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
Speakers List
India.Arie Grammy Award Winning R&B Singer-Songwriter
India.Arie is known and cherished by fans and fellow musicians as a poet a songwriter a producer a musician a... Read More
Category: Musicians , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Isabel Wilkerson Author, Historian, Journalist, Keynote Speaker
Isabel Wilkerson is a writer and speaker who has gained recognition for her work, in American history and soci... Read More
Category: Authors , Journalists , Diversity Speakers
Ivy McGregor Executive Director of BeyGOOD
Ivy McGregor is the CEO and Chief Architect of IVY inc. Innovative Vision strategic consulting offering soluti... Read More
Category: Humanitarians , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Olympic Legend in Track and Field
As one of the most decorated female athletes of all-time Jackie Joyner-Kersee dominated the track and field ci... Read More
Category: Christian Athlete Speakers , Fitness Speakers , Sports Speakers
Janice Bryant Howroyd The First African American Woman to Own a One Billion Dollar Brand
Janice Bryant Howroyd is an entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She is foun... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Entrepreneur Speakers , Inspirational Speakers
Jason Riley Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute & Columnist for the Wall Street Journal
Jason Riley is a columnist for the Wall Street Journal where he worked for more than 20 years writing opinion... Read More
Category: Journalists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Jay Ellis NAACP Image Award Winning Actor Known for Insecure
Jay Ellis is quickly becoming one of Hollywood
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Jeff Henderson Award-Winning Chef & Author of Cooked: My Journey from the Streets to the Stove
Chef Jeff Henderson is a chef best selling author and television host. As a child growing up in rough inner ci... Read More
Category: Inspirational Speakers , Celebrity Chefs , Diversity Speakers
Jeff Johnson Communications Expert and Accomplished Journalist
An award-winning journalist, social activist, and political commentator, Jeff Johnson is well known for his co... Read More
Category: Journalists , TV Personalities , Activists
Jeffrey C. Stewart Professor of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara and Pulitzer Prize Winner
Jeffrey C. Stewart has been Director of Research at the Smithsonian Institution's Anacostia Museum a curator a... Read More
Category: Authors , Professors , Diversity Speakers
Jelani Cobb American Author & Ivy League Educator
Jelani Cobb is an author, historian, educator, and dean of the Columbia Journalism School. He is best known fo... Read More
Category: Authors , Professors , Activists
Jennifer Hudson Youngest EGOT Recording Star, Actress and TV Host
Jennifer Hudson auditioned for the third season of FOX's American Idol in 2004. She gained exposure and a fan... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Actors-Actresses , Event Hosts
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