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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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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
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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
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
john a. powell Head of UC Berkeley Othering & Belonging Institute
John a. Powell is a universally perceived master in the regions of social liberties and common freedoms and a... Read More
Category: Professors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Kevin Young Distinguished Poet National Book Award Finalist
Kevin Young is the Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture recently named a National Hi... Read More
Category: Authors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Kwame Alexander NY Times Bestselling and Newbery Award-Winning Author Poet Educator Best Known for Novels Booked and The Crossover
Kwame Alexander is a writer teacher and New York Times Bestselling writer of 21 books including Booked and The... Read More
Category: Authors , Arts Culture Keynote Speakers , University Speakers
LaTosha Brown Co-Founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund
LaTosha is a fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government's Institute of Politics and a contributor to The... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Political Commentators , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Malik Yoba Actor Best Known for New York Undercover and Cool Runnings, Real Estate Developer
Best known for his roles as an actor in the 1993 Disney classic, Cool Runnings, and the hit Fox television... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Real Estate Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Marc Lamont Hill Social Justice Advocate, Media Personality, Keynote Speaker
Marc Lamont Hill is a champion for social justice, a well-known figure in the media world, and a prominent pub... Read More
Category: Professors , Education Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Maulana Karenga Creator of Kwanzaa
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates fa... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Michael Harriot Award-Winning Journalist, Author, Cultural Critic & Podcaster
Michael Harriot is an award-winning American journalist, author, cultural critic, poet, and podcaster known fo... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Michael Tubbs Advisor on Economic Mobility and Opportunity to the Governor of California
Michael Tubbs is equipped to serve the city that has nurtured him. Tubbs has dedicated his life to improving t... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Morgan DeBaun Co-Founder & CEO of Blavity
Morgan DeBaun is an entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Blavity a website created by and for black mill... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Peniel E. Joseph Associate Dean for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values at University of Texas
Peniel E. Joseph is a renowned historian and academic who teaches history at Tufts University. He has written... Read More
Category: Professors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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