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
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: Women's Speakers , Musicians , Empowerment Speakers
Loretta Lynch Former Attorney General of the United States
Loretta Elizabeth Lynch is the current United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Her curren... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Lawyers and Legal Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Loretta Ross Founder SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective
Loretta Ross received an honorary Doctorate of Civil Law degree from Arcadia University. Loretta was national... Read More
Category: Activists , Women's Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Luther Campbell Former Rap Leader of 2 Live Crew
Luther Campbell married law school graduate Kristin Thompson in Dallas Texas. She is the mother of his sixth c... Read More
Category: Musicians , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Luvvie Ajayi Jones New York Times Bestselling Author and Host of the Professional Troublemakers Podcast
Luvvie Ajayi is an award-winning author, speaker and digital strategist who thrives at the intersection of com... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Authors , Marketing and Branding Speakers
Mae Jemison Astronaut, The First Black Woman in Space and a Motivational STEM Speaker
Mae Jemison is renowned for her achievements as an astronaut and her impactful public speaking engagements. As... Read More
Category: Motivational Speakers , Education Speakers , Technology 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 , Entrepreneur Speakers , Sports Speakers
Malik Yoba Actor Best Known for New York Undercover and Cool Runnings, Real Estate Developer
Best known for his roles as an actor in the 1993 Disney classic, Cool Runnings, and the hit Fox television... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Real Estate Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Marc Lamont Hill Social Justice Advocate, Media Personality, Keynote Speaker
Marc Lamont Hill is a champion for social justice, a well-known figure in the media world, and a prominent pub... Read More
Category: Professors , Education Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Marc Morial President of the National Urban League
Entrepreneur. Lawyer. Professor. Legislator. Mayor. President, U.S. Conference of Mayors. CEO of the National... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Marcia Fudge United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Party member and an American attorney and politician who has held various political positions over the years.... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Mark Anthony Neal African American Studies Scholar, Social Justice Advocate, Keynote Speaker
Mark Anthony Neal is a known scholar in African American studies who is also an advocate for social justice an... Read More
Category: Professors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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