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.
Mark Anthony Neal Professor of Black Popular Culture in the Department of African and African-American Studies at Duke University
Mark holds a Doctorate in American Studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo. A native of the "Boogie Down" Bronx, New York, Neal's work has appeared in The Washington Post, Emerge M... Read More
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
Marc Lamont Hill Professor of Urban Education at CUNY Graduate Center and BET News Correspondent
Dr. Marc Lamont Hill is one of the leading intellectual voices in the country. He is currently the host of BET News and a political contributor for CNN. An award-winning journalist, Dr. Hill has rece... 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
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 Principal Ballet Dancer with American Ballet Theatre
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
Mae Jemison Trailblazing Astronaut, Inspiring Speaker, and Advocate for STEM Education
Dr. Mae Jemison is a trailblazing astronaut, renowned scientist, and captivating speaker who has shattered barriers and inspired countless individuals with her extraordinary achievements. As the first... Read More