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
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
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
Bakari Sellers Political Commentator, Social Justice Advocate, Keynote Speaker
Bakari Sellers is a respected political commentator, attorney, and social justice advocate known for his power... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Diversity Speakers , Political Commentators
Benjamin Jealous Former President and CEO of the NAACP
Benjamin Todd Jealous was the 17th president and CEO of the NAACP. Appointed at age 35 in 2008, he is the youn... Read More
Category: Activists , Lawyers and Legal Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Beverly Tatum Race Relations Expert, Clinical Psychologist and President Emerita of Spelman College
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum president emerita of Spelman College is a clinical psychologist widely known for both... Read More
Category: Professors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Brit Bennett Writer & New York Times Best-Selling Author
Brit Bennett is a writer and author based in Los Angeles. Her work is featured in The New Yorker, The New York... Read More
Category: Authors , Women's Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Brittany Packnett Cunningham Activist, Vice President of Social Impact at BET and NBC News Contributor
Brittany Packnett is an activist, educator, and organizer. Among her varied national work, she is Co-Founder o... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Charlayne Hunter-Gault Civil Rights Activist and Award-Winning Journalist
Civil rights activists who wanted to integrate all-white Southern colleges approached Hunter—who had been rank... Read More
Category: Journalists , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Cheryl Brown Henderson Founding President of the Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence & Research
Cheryl Brown Henderson is one of the three daughters of the late Reverend Oliver L. Brown, who, along with 12... Read More
Category: Activists , Education Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Cleo Wade Artist, Poet and Author
Cleo Wade an outspoken artist speaker poet and the author of a forthcoming book is an inspiring voice in today... Read More
Category: Authors , Inspirational Speakers , Arts Culture Keynote Speakers
Cynthia McKinney First Black Congresswoman From Georgia
Since being elected in 1992 as the first African American Congresswoman from Georgia, Cynthia Ann McKinney has... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Political Commentators , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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