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
MC Lyte Pioneer in Women's Hip Hop and Women's Empowerment Activist
MC Lyte is a legendary rap artist. MC Lyte is the first rap artist ever to perform at Carnegie Hall and the fi... Read More
Category: Activists , Women's Speakers , Musicians
Meagan Good Film and Television Actress
Meagan Good began starring in commercials at age 4, and to date has completed over 60 national television comm... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Melissa Harris-Perry Professor in Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University
Melissa Harris-Perry is the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University. She is the founding dir... Read More
Category: Professors , TV Personalities , Women's Speakers
Michael Eric Dyson Author, Professor, Keynote Speaker
Michael Eric Dyson is a renowned writer and educator who is highly regarded for his contributions to social ju... Read More
Category: Professors , Diversity Speakers , Political Commentators
Montel Williams Talk Show Host Best Known For "The Montel Williams Show" and Multiple Sclerosis Activist
Montel Williams earned his media celebrity status as an inspirational Emmy Award-winning television personalit... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Activists , Inspirational Speakers
Rhiannon Giddens Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Folk Singer Reclaiming African-American Musical Traditions
Rhiannon Giddens is an accomplished musician who has dedicated herself to preserving the history of the Africa... Read More
Category: Musicians , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Robin Thede Emmy Nominated Creator and Star of HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show
Robin Thede is an American comedic actress writer sketch and improvisational comedian. Raised in Iowa she has... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers , Comedians
Ruth E. Carter Academy Award-Winning Costume Designer Best Known for Her Work on Selma and Black Panther
Ruth E. Carter is a costume designer for film and television with over 40 films to her credit. Carter has mast... Read More
Category: Arts Culture Keynote Speakers , Creativity Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Safiya Noble Presidential Endowed Chair of Social Sciences and Professor of Gender Studies, African American Studies, and Information Studies at UCLA
Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble teaches information studies as an associate professor at UCLA. She will start working a... Read More
Category: Professors , Communication Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Sarah Jakes Roberts Businesswoman, Media Personality, Motivational Speaker
Sarah Jakes is a strong-willed entrepreneur, author, and media personality who effortlessly juggles her family... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Motivational Speakers , Religious Speakers
Sherrilyn Ifill Endowed Chair in Civil Rights at Howard University and Former President and Direct-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund's president and director-counsel is Sherrilyn Ifill (LDF). She is... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tatyana Ali Actress Best Known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Advocate for Women and Girls
Tatyana Ali, a Harvard alumna who gained international fame for her portrayal of "Ashley Banks" on the venerab... Read More
Category: Activists , Actors-Actresses , Women's Speakers
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