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
Angela Davis Professor Emerita, Activist, Author, Advocate for Social Justice
Angela Davis is a keynote speaker and an activist who is well known for her contributions to social justice an... Read More
Category: Professors , Activists , Diversity Speakers
Angela Rye Principal Attorney and CEO of IMPACT Strategies and Political Commentator
Angela Rye is Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies. Featured as an influential politico, lawyer,and advocate... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Lawyers and Legal Speakers , Political Commentators
Annette Gordon-Reed Historian and Law Professor at Harvard University
Annette Gordon-Reed, a renowned author and educator, holds positions as a Professor of History in the Faculty... Read More
Category: Professors , Lawyers and Legal Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Austin Channing Brown Bestselling Author of I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
Austin Channing Brown is a leading new voice on racial justice and author of Im Still Here: Black Dignity in a... Read More
Category: Authors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Baratunde Thurston Cultural Commentator, TV Host, Comedian and Author of How To Be Black
Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated host who has told jokes professionally on five continents, worked for... Read More
Category: Comedians , Event Hosts , Current Events Speakers
Benjamin Crump One of the Nation's Top Social Justice Attorneys
Listed amongst the Most Influential People of 2021 by TIME100, Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 Most Influential Afr... Read More
Category: Lawyers and Legal Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Bernice King Civil Rights Leader, CEO of The King Center, Keynote Speaker
Bernice King is a known figure in the civil rights movement and serves as the CEO of The King Center. Bernice... Read More
Category: Religious Speakers , Best Christian Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Charlamagne Tha God Popular Radio Personality and One of the Co-Hosts of The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1
Growing up Lenard McKelvey in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Charlamagne Tha God was just another kid dreaming... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , University Speakers , Media Experts
Charles Frank Bolden Former Administrator of NASA, a Retired United States Marine Corps General and Former NASA Astronaut
Nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles F... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers , Military Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Danny Glover Multi-Time Grammy and Emmy Nominated Actor and Leading Social Activist
FromPlaces in the Heartand theLethal Weaponseries to the award-winningTo Sleep with Anger(which he also exe... Read More
Category: Activists , Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Dapper Dan Legendary Fashion Designer
Dapper Dan, an African American fashion designer and haberdasher from Harlem, New York, was born Daniel Day on... Read More
Category: Designers , Fashion Experts , Diversity Speakers
Dara Johnson Treseder SVP and Head of Global Marketing and Communication at Peloton
With expertise in building and leading high performing global marketing and commercial organizations, Dara is... Read More
Category: Marketing and Branding Speakers , Advertising and Public Relations Speakers , Diversity Speakers
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