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.
DeVon Franklin Senior Vice President of Columbia Tristar Pictures
DeVon Franklin is a rarity: an African-American studio executive at the forefront of Hollywood’s hit machine. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Production for Columbia Tristar Pictures,... Read More
Danni Washington TV Host & Ocean Explorer
Miami native with Jamaican roots Danni Washington is deeply passionate about our oceans and science communications. She dreamed of studying the oceans since she was six years old. In 2008 Danni gradua... Read More
Dominique Dawes Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Gymnast and Former Co-Chair of President Obama's Council on Fitness Sports & Nutrition
Dominique Dawes is best known For her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast Dawes is best known for competing in three Olympic Games winning team medals in all three Olympic Games becoming the onl... Read More
Eddie Glaude Jr. Noted Scholar on African American Culture
Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is currently the Chair of the Center for African American Studies and the William S. Tod Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Princeton University. He is also a Se... Read More
Ilyasah Shabazz Civil Rights Activist & Daughter of Malcolm X
Ilyasah Shabazz (pronounced ILL-YAH-SAH SHA-BOZZ) leads a life dedicated to four passions: 1) the continued growth and understanding of her family legacy 2) developing educational programs which fost... 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
LaTosha Brown Co-Founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund
LaTosha is a fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government's Institute of Politics and a contributor to The New York Times op-ed page. LaTosha is a co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund, an or... Read More
DeRay McKesson Black Lives Matter Activist
The 30-year-old Baltimore native and Black Lives Matter activist is fresh from an unexpected run for mayor of Baltimore. He finished sixth in the Democratic primary. Mckesson catapulted onto the natio... 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
Benjamin Jealous Former President and CEO of the NAACP
Benjamin Todd Jealous was the 17th president and CEO of the NAACP. Appointed at age 35 in 2008, he is the youngest person to lead the century-old organization. During his tenure the NAACP's online act... Read More