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
Speakers List
Thasunda Brown Duckett President and Chief Executive Officer of TIAA
The Chief Executive Officer of Chase Consumer Banking is Thasunda Brown Duckett. She is a member of the Leader... Read More
Category: Economy and Finance Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Thema Bryant-Davis Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University and Director of Their Culture and Trauma Research Laboratory
Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis is a life empowerment coach, pastor, dancer, poet, psychologist, and motivational speak... Read More
Category: Professors , Life Coaches , Women's Speakers
Tia Mowry NAACP Image Award Winning Actress, Celebrity Mom and Cookbook Author
Actress Tia Mowry is one of the most sought-after stars in the entertainment industry right now. She is sophis... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Women's Speakers , Reality TV Stars
Tichina Arnold Actress Best Known for Martin and Everybody Hates Chris
Actress Tichina Arnold, who was born in New York in 1971, became well-known for playing Pam James alongside Ma... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tiffany Cross Host of MSNBC's The Cross Connection and Former DC Bureau Chief for BET News
The Cross Connection on MSNBC, which airs on Saturdays from 10A to 12P EST, is hosted by Tiffany D. Cross. She... Read More
Category: Journalists , Diversity Speakers , Political Commentators
Trabian Shorters Founder and CEO BMe, Author of Reach: 40 Black Men Speak on Living Leading and Succeeding
BMe's founder and CEO is Trabian Shorters. As the Knight Foundation's vice president, he started the project.... Read More
Category: Leadership Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tracee Ellis Ross Award-Winning Actress Best Known for Girlfriends and Black-ish
One of the most versatile performers in the entertainment world right now is Tracee Ellis Ross. The star of th... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tricia Hersey Poet and Activist, Founder of The Nap Ministry, Racial and Social Justice Advocate
When you see Tricia Hersey's artwork, you are seeing a practice that is unrestrained and defies the boundaries... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tricia Rose Prominent Sociologist Who Pioneered Scholarship on Hip Hop
Professor Rose is a well-known researcher in the fields of gender, sexuality, popular music, and post-civil ri... Read More
Category: Professors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Ukonwa Ojo Chief Marketing Officer for Prime Video and Amazon Studios
The chief marketing officer for Prime Video and Amazon Studios is Ukonwa Ojo. While serving as a senior vice p... Read More
Category: Marketing and Branding Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Uzo Aduba Emmy Award-Winning Actress Known For Her Role in Orange Is the New Black
With a performance of Translations of Xhosa at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2003, Adu... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Vann R. Newkirk II Politics & Policy Staff Writer for the Atlantic
Vann R. Newkirk II, an esteemed journalist for The Atlantic, brings a wealth of insight into politics, the env... Read More
Category: Journalists , Diversity Speakers , Political Commentators
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