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.
Nikki Giovanni Poet, Educator & Best-Selling Author
Poet Nikki Giovanni was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 7, 1943. Although she grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, she and her sister returned to Knoxville each summer to visit their grandparents. Ni... Read More
Nii Addy Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale
Nii Addy is the first Director of Scientist Diversity and Inclusion at Yale School of Medicine. She is also the Albert E. Kent Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Associate Professor of Cellular and... Read More
Nic Stone New York Times Bestselling Young Adult Author
Andrea Nicole Livingstone, known as Nic Stone, is an American author of young adult fiction and middle grade fiction, best known for her debut novel Dear Martin and her middle grade debut, Clean Getaw... Read More