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
Candice Morgan Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Pinterest
Candice Morgan works to build inclusion into work culture by designing and implementing strategic talent initi... Read More
Category: Consultants , Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Carlotta Walls LaNier Civil Rights Activist & Youngest Member of "The Little Rock Nine"
Carlotta Walls LaNier is an American civil rights activist, best known as one of the “Little Rock Nine”, a gro... Read More
Category: Authors , Diversity Speakers , Ethics and Integrity Speakers
Carol Moseley Braun The First Female African-American Member of the U.S. Senate
Carol Moseley Braun is an American diplomat, politician, and lawyer who represented Illinois in the United Sta... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Liberal Speakers
Carol Swain Retired Professor at Vanderbilt University, Expert Critical Race Theory and Politics
Engage, enlighten, and empower: Meet Dr. Carol M. Swain, an award-winning scholar of political science and law... Read More
Category: Professors , Lawyers and Legal Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Carri Twigg Founding Partner and Head of Development for Culture House Media
Carri Twigg is a well-known media influencer, producer, and strategist with a wealth of experience in media an... Read More
Category: Activists , Arts Culture Keynote Speakers , Media Experts
Cassandra Worthy Change Enthusiasm Expert, Keynote Speaker
Cassandra Worthy is widely recognized as an expert in fueling excitement for change and a popular keynote spea... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Motivational Speakers , Inspirational Speakers
Cathy Hughes Founder and Former CEO, Radio One
Cathy Hughes was one of the founders of Radio One’s predecessor company in 1980. Ms. Hughes has worked in vari... Read More
Category: Entrepreneur Speakers , Media Experts , Diversity Speakers
Cedric Pendleton Actor, Artist, and Activist whose comedic skills have created an entrepreneurial path of success
Intense. Charismatic. Charming. Sexy. Bad Boy? Maybe, but then there's always a maybe about a bad boy, isn't t... Read More
Category: Activists , Actors-Actresses , Comedians
Cedric The Entertainer Actor, Comedian and Game Show Host
Cedric “The Entertainer” is best known for his crowd-pleasing roles in the recent hit films BARBERSHOP with... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Comedians , Event Hosts
Charlamagne Tha God Popular Radio Personality and One of the Co-Hosts of The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1
Growing up Lenard McKelvey in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Charlamagne Tha God was just another kid dreaming... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , University Speakers , Media Experts
Charlayne Hunter-Gault Civil Rights Activist and Award-Winning Journalist
Civil rights activists who wanted to integrate all-white Southern colleges approached Hunter—who had been rank... Read More
Category: Journalists , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Charles Blow Journalist, Social Commentator, Keynote Speaker
Charles Blow is a known journalist and social commentator who is also recognized as a captivating speaker, in... Read More
Category: Journalists , Current Events Speakers , Mental Health Speakers
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