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
Yoruba Richen Documentary Filmmaker Known For TED Talk on the Intersection of Civil Rights & LGBT Rights
A documentary filmmaker from the United States named Yoruba Richen has produced and directed movies throughout... Read More
Category: Journalists , Documentary Filmmakers , LGBTQ Speakers
Yusef Salaam Criminal Justice Reform Advocate, Inspirational Speaker
Yusef Salaam is renowned for his work in criminal justice reform and as a speaker. He is an advocate known for... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Activists , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Yvonne Cagle NASA Astronaut, Space Exploration Expert, Keynote Speaker
Yvonne Cagle is a known NASA astronaut and expert in space exploration. As a keynote speaker, Yvonne Cagle als... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Zaretta Hammond Teacher, Educator and Author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain
Author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor for Culturall... Read More
Category: Education Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Zerlina Maxwell SiriusXM Political Host, Sexual Assault Awareness Advocate and Author of "The End of White Politics"
Zerlina Maxwell works for SiriusXM as the Director of Progressive Programming and for NBC/MSNBC as a Political... Read More
Category: Political Commentators , Liberal Speakers , Women's Speakers
Zyahna Bryant Student Activist and Community Organizer
In Charlottesville, Virginia, Zyahna Bryant works on problems related to racial justice. At Bernie Sanders' bu... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Activists , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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