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
Ruby Bridges Civil Rights Icon, Education Advocate, Keynote Speaker
Ruby Bridges is a known figure, in the civil rights movement and a passionate supporter of education who frequ... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Sheryl Lee Ralph Emmy-Award Winning and Tony-Nominated Actress
Lee, Sheryl Ralph is an award-winning actress and globally known motivational and inspiring speaker who provid... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Sheryl Underwood Comedian and Co-Host of The Talk
Sheryl Underwood is a comedian, actor, and television personality from the United States. She rose to notoriet... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Comedians , Women's Speakers
Stacey Abrams Political Leader, Advocate, Keynote Speaker
Stacey Abrams is a known figure, in politics who excels as a leader and public speaker of influence and insigh... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Diversity Speakers , Political Commentators
Star Jones Former Emmy Nominated Co-Host of The View, Attorney and Heart Health Advocate
Star Jones has been working in television for than 20 years, bringing a fresh perspective to the day's most di... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Event Hosts , Women's Speakers
Tamera Mowry-Housley NAACP Image Award Winning Actress and Emmy Award Winning TV Host
For more than 17 years, Tamera Mowry-Housely has captivated audiences. In her teens, she co-starred in the fam... Read More
Category: Entrepreneur Speakers , TV Personalities , Actors-Actresses
Teyana Taylor Recording Artist and Actress Known for Songs Like Maybe
Teyana is an American singer, actor, dancer, and choreographer. Shay Jacqueli Shumpert (née Taylor born Decem... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Musicians , Celebrity Headliners
Tia Mowry NAACP Image Award Winning Actress, Celebrity Mom and Cookbook Author
Actress Tia Mowry is one of the most sought-after stars in the entertainment industry right now. She is sophis... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Women's Speakers , Reality TV Stars
Uzo Aduba Emmy Award-Winning Actress Known For Her Role in Orange Is the New Black
With a performance of Translations of Xhosa at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2003, Adu... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Vivica A. Fox NAACP Award Winning Actress Best Known For Independence Day and Kill Bill Volume 1
Vivica A. Fox is in the fortunate position of having a successful career in both cinema and television. Fox ha... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Yara Shahidi Actress Best Known for black-ish and grown-ish
In the multi-award-winning ABC comedy series "Black-ish," young scholar, philanthropist, and actor Yara Shahid... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Women's Speakers , Arts Culture Keynote Speakers
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