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
John Rice Founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow
John Rice is the CEO and Founder of MLT (www.MLT.org), a national non-profit organization that equips underrep... Read More
Category: Leadership Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Johnnetta Cole Former Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and Spelman College
One of the most powerful and well-regarded African American women in the US, Johnnetta B. Cole has a way with... Read More
Category: Education Speakers , Women's Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Joshua Bennett Professor of Literature and Distinguished Chair of Humanities at MIT
American author, educator, and creative mind. He holds the esteemed position of a Professor of English and Cre... Read More
Category: Professors , Creativity Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Joy Degruy Social Justice Activist and Author of the Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
The book Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Enduring Legacy of Injury and Healing, written by Dr. Joy De... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Joy-Ann Reid MSNBC Correspondent and Host of "ReidOut"
Joy-Ann Reid is a national correspondent for MSNBC, host of “AM Joy” and “The Reid Report, and the author of t... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Event Hosts , Diversity 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
Kadir Nelson Painter and Illustrator Best Known for His New Yorker Covers and Album Work
Kadir Nelson is an award-winning American artist whose works have been exhibited in major national and interna... Read More
Category: Arts Culture Keynote Speakers , Creativity Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Keisha Lance Bottoms Mayor of Atlanta (2018-2022) and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement (2022-2023)
American lawyer and politician Keisha Lance Bottoms presided as Atlanta, Georgia's 60th mayor from 2018 to 202... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Women's Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Keisha N. Blain Award-Winning Historian & Writer
One of the most creative and significant young historians of her generation is Dr. Keisha N. Blain. Her writin... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Historians
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: TV Personalities , Actors-Actresses , Event Hosts
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
Keshia Knight Pulliam Emmy Nominated Actress Best Known for The Cosby Show
Keshia Knight Pulliam is the youngest person to ever be nominated for an Emmy Award and decades after making h... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Women's Speakers , Reality TV Stars
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