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
Kimberly Bryant Founder of Black Girls Code and Aspen Institute Fellow
Kimberly Bryant is the Founder and Executive Director of Bla... 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
Wesley Lowery National Reporter at The Washington Post
He currently works as a national reporter covering law enfor... Read More
Ijeoma Oluo Racial Justice Advocate, Author, Keynote Speaker
Ijeoma Oluo is renowned for her work in justice advocacy and... 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
Vann R. Newkirk II Politics & Policy Staff Writer for the Atlantic
Vann R. Newkirk II, an esteemed journalist for The Atlantic,... Read More
Marc Lamont Hill Social Justice Advocate, Media Personality, Keynote Speaker
Marc Lamont Hill is a champion for social justice, a well-kn... 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
Speakers List
Cynthia Marshall CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and the First Black Female CEO in NBA History
Cynt moved on from the University of California-Berkeley with degrees in Business Administration and Human Res... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Women's Speakers
Gabrielle Union Actress and Women's Rights Activist
Gabrielle Union recently appeared in Sony BMGs Cadillac Records opposite Mos Def, Adrien Brody, Beyonce Kno... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
India.Arie Grammy Award Winning R&B Singer-Songwriter
India.Arie is known and cherished by fans and fellow musicians as a poet a songwriter a producer a musician a... Read More
Category: Musicians , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Jennifer Hudson Youngest EGOT Recording Star, Actress and TV Host
Jennifer Hudson auditioned for the third season of FOX's American Idol in 2004. She gained exposure and a fan... Read More
Category: Musicians , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Actors-Actresses
Keke Palmer Emmy Award-Winning Actress and TV Show Host
Famed actress/singer Keke Palmer earned her first taste of national exposure with a small role in "Barbershop... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Event Hosts , TV Personalities
Kirk Franklin America’s Leading Gospel Singer
Kirk Franklin is a multi-platinum-selling artist whose fusion of gospel and contemporary music has inspired au... Read More
Category: Musicians , Christian Athlete Speakers , Parenting Speakers
Lizzo Grammy-Winning Entertainer and Women's Empowerment Speaker
Lizzo is an American alternative hip hop artist based in Minneapolis Minnesota. She is a founding member of in... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Musicians , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Magic Johnson NBA Legend, Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker
Magic Johnson is a well-known NBA icon who has made a name for himself as both a successful entrepreneur and a... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Sports Speakers , Sports Motivational Speakers
Michael B. Jordan Actor Best Known for "Black Panther," "Creed" and "Friday Night Lights," Champion for Diversity and Inclusion
Michael B. Jordan brought the complex web of heartbreak and triumph inherent to young, disadvantaged black men... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Regina Hall Actress Best Known for Scary Movie
Regina Hall is an American actress known for her captivating performances in movies and television shows. Hall... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Celebrity Headliners , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Robin Roberts Broadcast Journalist, Television Anchor, and Co-Anchor of ABC's Good Morning America
Robin Roberts is a successful broadcast journalist, television anchor and keynote speaker who has inspired mil... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Cancer Speakers , Journalists
Spike Lee Award-Winning Director, Producer, Writer and Actor
Spike Lee is a well-known writer, director, producer, actor, and novelist who transformed the landscape of ind... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers
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