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
Debra L. Lee Chairman Emeritus BET Networks
Debra L. Lee is Chairman Emeritus of BET Holdings, Inc. (BET), a media and entertainment company targeted to A... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Gabby Douglas First African-American to Win Olympic Gold Medal for Gymnastics
Gabby Douglas is a decorated American gymnast and sports icon. She has won three gold medals at the Olympics a... Read More
Category: Christian Athlete Speakers , Sports Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Isabel Wilkerson Author, Historian, Journalist, Keynote Speaker
Isabel Wilkerson is a writer and speaker who has gained recognition for her work, in American history and soci... Read More
Category: Authors , Journalists , Diversity Speakers
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Olympic Legend in Track and Field
As one of the most decorated female athletes of all-time Jackie Joyner-Kersee dominated the track and field ci... Read More
Category: Christian Athlete Speakers , Fitness Speakers , Sports Speakers
Janice Bryant Howroyd The First African American Woman to Own a One Billion Dollar Brand
Janice Bryant Howroyd is an entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She is foun... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Entrepreneur Speakers , Inspirational Speakers
Joan Higginbotham Former Astronaut and the Third African American Woman in Space
Joan Higginbotham began her career in 1987 at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida, as a Payload Electrical... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
John Hope Bryant Leading Financial Literacy Advocate, Founder, Chairman and CEO at Operation HOPE
A natural entrepreneur, life as businessman for young John Hope Bryant began with a modest but life changing $... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Entrepreneur Speakers , Education Speakers
Judy Smith Crisis Management Expert, Communications Specialist, Keynote Speaker
Judy Smith is renowned for her expertise in crisis management and strategic communication skills. She is a kno... Read More
Category: Communication Speakers , Advertising and Public Relations Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Kel Mitchell Emmy Nominated Actor and Comedian Who Became a Pastor
Actor and comedian Kel Mitchell, with a new television series and two animated series roles premiering this ye... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Comedians , Best Christian Speakers
Khalil Gibran Muhammad American Historian, Professor & Author
Khalil Gibran Muhammad is an American historian, professor and author specializing in African American history... Read More
Category: Authors , Professors , Activists
Kim Fields Actress Best Known for "Facts of Life" and "Living Single"
During Kim's thirty years in show business, she has starred in two long running series, "Facts of Life” and "L... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Actors-Actresses , Classic TV Stars
Mathew Knowles Founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment, Former Executive Producer for Destiny's Child and Beyonce
Mathew Knowles is the founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment (MWE), which has 0ffices in Hous... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Entrepreneur Speakers , Marketing and Branding Speakers
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