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.
Morgan DeBaun Co-Founder & CEO of Blavity
Morgan DeBaun is an entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Blavity a website created by and for black millennials. DeBaun began her career working on product management and business development at... Read More
Maulana Karenga Creator of Kwanzaa
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates family community and culture and is observed throughout the African community on every conti... Read More
Michael Tubbs Advisor on Economic Mobility and Opportunity to the Governor of California
Michael Tubbs is equipped to serve the city that has nurtured him. Tubbs has dedicated his life to improving the Stockton community. He has been an active participant in many of the city's boards and... Read More
Melissa Harris-Perry Professor in Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University
Melissa Harris-Perry is the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University. She is the founding director of the Anna Julia Cooper Center. Melissa is Editor-in-Large at ELLE.com. She ho... Read More
Michael Eric Dyson Political Analyst and Former Host of NPR’s The Michael Eric Dyson Show; Best selling Author
Michael Eric Dyson is also a best-selling author, one of the nation's most renowned public intellectuals, and he has revitalized the title with the fervor of an ordained Baptist minister. Called “a st... Read More
Martin Luther King III Human Rights Advocate and Community Activist
The first son of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King, III, was born 23 October 1957. He graduated from Morehouse College with a BA in political science. He is a popular... Read More
Misty Copeland American Ballet Dancer
Misty Copeland took her first ballet class at the age of 13. From there she has gone on to become one of the most well-known and successful ballet dancers of her time. She is considered a prodigy by m... Read More
Marc Morial President of the National Urban League
Entrepreneur. Lawyer. Professor. Legislator. Mayor. President, U.S. Conference of Mayors. CEO of the National Urban League, the nation’s largest civil rights organization. In a distinguished profes... Read More
Molefi Kete Asante African-American Studies Professor and Philosopher
Molefi Kete Asante is an African-American professor and philosopher. He is a leading figure in the fields of African-American studies, African studies and communication studies. He is currently profes... Read More
Michael Nutter Former Mayor of Philadelphia
After serving almost 15 years in the Philadelphia City Council, Michael A. Nutter was elected the 98th Mayor of his hometown in November 2007 and took office in January 2008. At his inaugural address,... Read More