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.
Top 10 Top Black Keynote Speakers
Speakers List
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Olympic Legend in Track and Field
As one of the most decorated female athletes of all-time Jackie Joyner-Kersee dominated the track and field ci... Read More
Category: Christian Athlete Speakers , Fitness Speakers , Sports Speakers
Janice Bryant Howroyd The First African American Woman to Own a One Billion Dollar Brand
Janice Bryant Howroyd is an entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She is foun... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Inspirational Speakers , Leadership Speakers
Jason Riley Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute & Columnist for the Wall Street Journal
Jason Riley is a columnist for the Wall Street Journal where he worked for more than 20 years writing opinion... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Journalists , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Jay Ellis NAACP Image Award Winning Actor Known for Insecure
Jay Ellis is quickly becoming one of Hollywood
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Actors-Actresses
Jeff Henderson Award-Winning Chef & Author of Cooked: My Journey from the Streets to the Stove
Chef Jeff Henderson is a chef best selling author and television host. As a child growing up in rough inner ci... Read More
Category: Celebrity Chefs , Inspirational Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Jeff Johnson Communications Expert and Accomplished Journalist
An award-winning journalist, social activist, and political commentator, Jeff Johnson is well known for his co... Read More
Category: Activists , Journalists , Political Commentators
Jennifer Hudson Youngest EGOT Recording Star, Actress and TV Host
Jennifer Hudson auditioned for the third season of FOX's American Idol in 2004. She gained exposure and a fan... Read More
Category: Musicians , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Actors-Actresses
Jesse Williams Actor Best Known for Grey's Anatomy, Executive Producer and Activist
A native of Chicago and graduate of Temple University, Jesse began his professional career teaching American H... Read More
Category: Activists , Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Jessica Watkins NASA Astronaut and the First Black Woman on International Space Station Crew
NASA has chosen Jessica Watkins to be a member of the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class. Watkins completed two ye... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Joan Higginbotham Former Astronaut and the Third African American Woman in Space
Joan Higginbotham began her career in 1987 at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida, as a Payload Electrical... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
John Hope Bryant Leading Financial Literacy Advocate, Founder, Chairman and CEO at Operation HOPE
A natural entrepreneur, life as businessman for young John Hope Bryant began with a modest but life changing $... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Nonprofit Leaders , Economy and Finance Speakers
Johnnetta Cole Former Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and Spelman College
One of the most powerful and well-regarded African American women in the US, Johnnetta B. Cole has a way with... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Women's Speakers