Black
Keynote speakers are powerful voices who are shaping culture advancing equity
and leading across industries. The top black keynote speakers range from African
American thought leaders to entrepreneurs, entertainers and educators. They bring
unique perspectives and transformative stories that resonate with audiences all
around the world.
Whether
you're hosting a diversity summit, corporate event or educational forum, our African American speakers deliver
compelling keynotes that inspire dialogue, celebrate heritage and empower
communities. Black keynote speakers influence individuals through experiences
and effective strategies which make them some of the most impactful voices in
today’s social and professional landscapes.
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Top 9 Top Black Keynote Speakers
Kimberly Bryant Founder of Black Girls Code and Aspen Institute Fellow
Kimberly Bryant is the Founder and Executive Director of Bla... Read More
Eddie Glaude Jr. Social Justice Advocate, Author, Keynote Speaker
Eddie Glaude Jr. is renowned for his work in social justice... Read More
LaTosha Brown Co-Founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund
LaTosha is a fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Governmen... Read More
Wesley Lowery National Reporter at The Washington Post
He currently works as a national reporter covering law enfor... Read More
Ijeoma Oluo Racial Justice Advocate, Author, Keynote Speaker
Ijeoma Oluo is renowned for her work in justice advocacy and... Read More
Yara Shahidi Actress Best Known for black-ish and grown-ish
In the multi-award-winning ABC comedy series "Black-ish," yo... Read More
Vann R. Newkirk II Politics & Policy Staff Writer for the Atlantic
Vann R. Newkirk II, an esteemed journalist for The Atlantic,... Read More
Marc Lamont Hill Social Justice Advocate, Media Personality, Keynote Speaker
Marc Lamont Hill is a champion for social justice, a well-kn... Read More
Mark Anthony Neal African American Studies Scholar, Social Justice Advocate, K...
Mark Anthony Neal is a known scholar in African American stu... Read More
Speakers List
Annette Gordon-Reed Historian and Law Professor at Harvard University
Annette Gordon-Reed, a renowned author and educator, holds positions as a Professor of History in the Faculty... Read More
Category: Professors , Historians , Lawyers and Legal Speakers
Antwone Fisher Screenwriter and Bestselling Author Whose Life Story Was Turned into a Feature Film
Fisher became a ward of the state and was placed in foster care. He spent two years in a loving foster home, b... Read More
Category: Authors , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers
Aprille Ericsson-Jackson Nasa Aerospace Engineer
Aprille was born the oldest of four daughters in Brooklyn, NY. She spent her childhood growing up in the Bedfo... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers
Arian Simone Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of the Fearless Fund
Arian Simone is an entrepreneur she has been blessed throughout her career and continues to inspire others to... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Entrepreneur Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Arsenio Hall Arsenio Hall is most famous for his stand-up comedy and for his talk show
In 1979, Hall moved from Ohio to Chicago, Illinois where he tried his hand at stand-up comedy and was discover... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Comedians
Austin Channing Brown Bestselling Author of I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
Austin Channing Brown is a leading new voice on racial justice and author of Im Still Here: Black Dignity in a... Read More
Category: Authors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Ayo Tometi Co-Founder of the Black Lives Matter Movement, Feminist and Human Rights Activist
Ayọ Tometi, formerly known as Opal, is recognized as a prominent feminist activist and has become a worldwide... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Women's Speakers
Bakari Sellers Political Commentator, Social Justice Advocate, Keynote Speaker
Bakari Sellers is a respected political commentator, attorney, and social justice advocate known for his power... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Barack Obama 44th President of the United States
Barack H. Obama was the 44th President of the United States. Few presidents have walked a more improbable... Read More
Category: Liberal Speakers , Government and Political Officials , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Baratunde Thurston Cultural Commentator, TV Host, Comedian and Author of How To Be Black
Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated host who has told jokes professionally on five continents, worked for... Read More
Category: Comedians , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Barry Jenkins Writer and Director of the Academy Award-Winning Moonlight
Barry Jenkins is a film director producer and screenwriter. He is known for his films Medicine for Melancholy... Read More
Category: Directors, Screenwriters and Producers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Benjamin Crump One of the Nation's Top Social Justice Attorneys
Listed amongst the Most Influential People of 2021 by TIME100, Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 Most Influential Afr... Read More
Category: Lawyers and Legal Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
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