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
DeVon Franklin Hollywood Producer and New York Times Bestselling Author
DeVon Franklin is a rarity: an African-American studio executive at the forefront of Hollywood’s hit machine.... Read More
Category: Directors, Screenwriters and Producers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Dia Simms CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal
Dia Simms serves as the CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, a new independent spirits brand that launched... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Entrepreneur Speakers , Women's Speakers
Dominique Dawes Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Gymnast and Former Co-Chair of President Obama's Council on Fitness Sports & Nutrition
Dominique Dawes is best known For her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast Dawes is best known for competi... Read More
Category: Christian Athlete Speakers , Fitness Speakers , Sports Speakers
Don Lemon Well-Known Former CNN Anchor and Correspondent
Don Lemon anchors CNN Newsroom during weekend primetime and serves as a correspondent across CNN/US programmin... Read More
Category: Journalists , TV Personalities , Current Events Speakers
Donna Brazile Political Strategist, Author, Keynote Speaker
Donna Brazile is a renowned strategist, author, and speaker, recognized for her tenure as the interim leader o... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Diversity Speakers , Political Commentators
Donzaleigh Abernathy Goddaughter of Martin Luther King , Jr., Daughter of Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Award-Winning Actress
Mrs. Juanita Jones and Reverend Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, who founded a nonviolent social movement with their... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Dr. Boyce Watkins Founder of the Black Business School and Author of The 10 Commandments of Black Economic Power
Boyce D. Watkins The People's Scholar” is one of the leading social commentators black speakers and freedom fi... Read More
Category: Economy and Finance Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Dr. Cornel West Provocative Public Intellectual & Groundbreaking Author
Cornel West is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. He is Professor of the Practice of Public... Read More
Category: Authors , Professors , Diversity Speakers
Dr. Ruth Simmons Former University President and Advisor to the President at Harvard on HBCU Initiatives
Ruth J. Simmons is a Distinguished Presidential Fellow at Rice University and Adviser to the President of Harv... Read More
Category: Education Speakers , University Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Dr. Sharroky Hollie Executive Director of The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning
Dr. Sharroky Hollie is a national educator who provides professional development to thousands of educators in... Read More
Category: Education Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Dwinita Mosby Tyler Prominent DEI Advocate, Public Speaker & Founder of The Equity Project, LLC
Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler is a prominent equity advocate, public speaker, and founder of The Equity Project, LLC... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Human Resources Experts
Earl G. Graves Jr. CEO of Black Enterprise
Earl G. Graves, Jr. ("Butch") is President & CEO of Earl G. Graves, Publishing Co., publisher of BLACK ENT... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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