The top black keynote speakers have powerful voices and share inspiring narratives on center stage. We take immense pride in presenting a curated selection of African-American thought leaders, influencers, and trailblazers who have shattered barriers and left an indelible mark on society. These select names of the very best black keynote speakers provide motivational keynotes, impactful presentations, and thought-provoking talks that embrace diversity, foster inclusion, and inspire positive change.
Whether you're hosting corporate events, conferences, educational institutions, or community gatherings, our African-American speakers deliver captivating and inclusive presentations that empower audiences to shape an equitable future.
Yolanda King Reese Martin Luther King Jr.'s Granddaughter and Activist
Yolanda Renee King is an American activist and advocate for civil rights, known for her work in continuing the legacy of her grandfather, Martin Luther King Jr. Born on May 25, 2008, Yolanda is the el... Read More
Nic Stone New York Times Bestselling Young Adult Author
Andrea Nicole Livingstone, known as Nic Stone, is an American author of young adult fiction and middle grade fiction, best known for her debut novel Dear Martin and her middle grade debut, Clean Getaw... Read More
Ryann Richardson Tech Executive, Diversity and Inclusion Leader, Miss Black America
Ryann Richardson is an American political activist, tech entrepreneur, and the 50th Anniversary Miss Black America. She spent 10 years in the tech industry, and held leadership roles at Uber and... Read More
Eddie Cole Associate Professor of Higher Education and History at UCLA
Eddie R. Cole, Ph.D., is a distinguished Associate Professor of Higher Education and History at UCLA, who has made a mark with his award-winning book titled, The Campus Color Line: College Presidents... Read More
Heather McGhee New York Times Bestselling Author Who Speaks on the Racial Divide
Heather Charisse McGhee is a renowned policy advocate and accomplished author, whose works have made it to the New York Times bestseller list. She has previously served as the president of Demos, a no... Read More
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 Creative Writing at Dartmouth College. Bennett is actively involved in research and teaching... Read More
Dawn Porter Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker
Dawn Porter is a distinguished and acclaimed documentarian whose works have graced the screens of major networks like HBO, Discovery, ESPN, PBS, and Netflix. Recently, she premiered her latest offerin... Read More
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. Currently, she serves as the 18th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development... Read More
Codie Elaine Oliver CEO and Co-Founder of Black Love, Inc.
Codie Elaine Oliver is a producer of both television and film in the United States. She has gained recognition for her work as the director of the television show Black Love, which she developed in pa... Read More
Bethaney Wilkinson Founder of The Diversity Gap, Spiritual Life Coach and Keynote Speaker
Bethaney Wilkinson, the visionary founder of The Diversity Gap, embodies the essence of transformative change both within and beyond organizational confines. Her journey as a facilitator, coach,... Read More