The top black keynote speakers have powerful voices and share inspiring narratives on center stage. We take immense pride in presenting a curated selection of African-American thought leaders, influencers, and trailblazers who have shattered barriers and left an indelible mark on society. These select names of the very best black keynote speakers provide motivational keynotes, impactful presentations, and thought-provoking talks that embrace diversity, foster inclusion, and inspire positive change.
Whether you're hosting corporate events, conferences, educational institutions, or community gatherings, our African-American speakers deliver captivating and inclusive presentations that empower audiences to shape an equitable future.
Candice Morgan Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Pinterest
Candice Morgan works to build inclusion into work culture by designing and implementing strategic talent initiatives for companies and firms. Ms. Morgan has consulted with leading global organizations... Read More
Richard Rothstein Distinguished Fellow of the Economic Policy Institute
Richard Rothstein is a Distinguished Fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and a Senior Fellow emeritus at the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the Haas Institute at t... Read More
Damien Hooper-Campbell Chief Diversity Officer at Zoom
Damien Hooper-Campbell is the first Chief Diversity Officer at Zoom. Prior to joining Zoom, Damien was a Vice President at eBay where he served as the company’s first Chief Diversity Officer. In this... Read More
Walter Kimbrough Noted Author and 7th President of Dillard University
A native of Atlanta Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough graduated as salutatorian and understudy body president from his high school in 1985 and went on to earn degrees from the University of Georgia, Miami Unive... Read More
Yoruba Richen Documentary Filmmaker Known For TED Talk on the Intersection of Civil Rights & LGBT Rights
A documentary filmmaker from the United States named Yoruba Richen has produced and directed movies throughout South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Her most recent film, The New Black, had its w... Read More
Dr. Sharroky Hollie Executive Director of The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning
Dr. Sharroky Hollie is a national educator who provides professional development to thousands of educators in the area of cultural responsiveness. Going back 25 years he has been a classroom teacher a... Read More
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 environment, race, and healthcare policy. A graduate of Morehouse College and holding a Maste... Read More
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 Bedford Styvesant neighborhood, specifically, the Roosevelt projects on Dekalb Avenue. She was... Read More
Cedric Pendleton Actor, Artist, and Activist whose comedic skills have created an entrepreneurial path of success
Intense. Charismatic. Charming. Sexy. Bad Boy? Maybe, but then there's always a maybe about a bad boy, isn't there? Cedric Pendleton knew from early on that he was destined for one of two things: the... Read More
Bernard Coleman Former Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Uber
Bernard is the Head of Employee Engagement at Gusto. He was formerly Uber's first Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion (D& I) and he drives the D& I programs through meaningful relationships,... Read More