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
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
Shirley Franklin Executive Board Chair of Purpose Built Communities and Former Mayor of Atlanta
Shirley Franklin became the first African American woman to be elected mayor of a large southern city in 2002,... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Diversity Speakers , Political Commentators
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: Activists , Actors-Actresses , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers
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
Sybrina Fulton Mother of Trayvon Martin
Sybrina Fulton dedicates her life to transforming personal tragedy into societal progress. Since Trayvon Marti... Read More
Category: Activists , Top Black Keynote 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
Tamika Mallory Women's March Organizer | Activist, Advocate, and Empowering Keynote Speaker
Tamika Mallory is a renowned activist, advocate, and empowering keynote speaker who fearlessly addresses press... Read More
Category: Activists , Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tamron Hall Syndicated Talk Show Host
American broadcast journalist and television personality Tamron Hall. Formerly, Hall hosted the show MSNBC Liv... Read More
Category: Journalists , TV Personalities , Women's Speakers
Taraji P. Henson Academy Award Nominated Actress and Mental Health Advocate
In David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Taraji Henson received an Academy Award nomination for... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Mental Health Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tarana Burke Founder of The Me Too Movement
Tarana Burke, who started the Me Too Movement, is a proud citizen of the Bronx, the borough of New York City,... Read More
Category: Activists , Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tatyana Ali Actress Best Known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Advocate for Women and Girls
Tatyana Ali, a Harvard alumna who gained international fame for her portrayal of "Ashley Banks" on the venerab... Read More
Category: Activists , Actors-Actresses , Women's Speakers
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