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.
Harry Edwards Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley Civic Activist
Sociology professor and civic activist Harry Edwards was born in 1942 in East St. Louis Illinois to Harry and Adelaide Edwards. Edwards grew up in East St. Louis Illinois as the second child in a fami... Read More
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Professor and Director, W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research, Harvard University
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and the Director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University. Host of the po... 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