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.
Walter Kimbrough Noted Author and 7th President of Dillard University
A native of Atlanta Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough graduated as salutatorian and understudy body president from his high school in 1985 and went on to earn degrees from the University of Georgia, Miami Unive... Read More
Wesley Lowery National Reporter at The Washington Post
He currently works as a national reporter covering law enforcement and justice for the Washington Post. Previously, he was an online reporter covering Congress for the Washington Post's The Fix and Po... Read More
Wes Moore Governor of Maryland
Wes Moore's life serves as both an inspiration and a lesson in responsibility. Growing up in the inner city as a disturbed adolescent, Wes's life could have taken a perilous turn. Wes first gained not... Read More
W. Kamau Bell Comedian and Host of United Shades of America
W. Kamau Bell is a social comedian located in Berkeley, California. Kamau is the Emmy Award-winning host of CNN's United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell. The third season of United Shades of Grey... Read More
Walter Mosley Bestselling Novelist Known for His Crime Fiction Books
Walter Mosley is a famous author whose works focus on the experiences of black men in America. He views the absence of complex and fully formed black male characters in contemporary literature as a pr... Read More