Since 1976, February has been declared as Black History Month in the US. February honors African Americans’ successes, hardships, unique experiences, and their important roles in the nation’s history and future. With their remarkable talks and life experiences, the following Black keynote speakers work to educate and inspire audiences around the world. Read on for a list of the top Black History Month keynote speakers for any event.

Lenora Billings-Harris

Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), is a CPAE Hall of Fame speaker and a globally known authority on inclusion, diversity, and bias. The Society of Human Resource Management named Billings-Harris one of the 100 Global Thought Leaders on Diversity and Inclusion. She was also included in Diversity Woman Magazine’s list of the twenty most influential diversity leaders in the US. Lenora works with companies to help them tap into their diversity of thought to boost revenue, creativity, innovation, and build inclusive cultures.

Angela Davis

Angela Davis has been extensively involved in our nation's pursuit of social justice throughout the last decades through her activism and scholarship. She has consistently emphasized the importance of building communities of struggle for economic, racial, and gender justice in her work as an educator. Davis is a co-founder of Critical Resistance, a nationwide group dedicated to ending the prison industrial complex. One of her international affiliations includes Sisters Inside, an abolitionist organization in Australia.

Kevin Carroll

Kevin Carroll is the founder of Kevin Carroll Katalyst/LLC and the author of three best-selling books from ESPN, Disney Press, and McGraw-Hill. Carroll’s mission as an author, speaker, and social change agent is to inspire companies and individuals. To optimize their human potential and sustain more meaningful business and personal progress, he urges everyone to embrace their spirit of play and creativity.

Daymond John

Over the previous two decades, John has transitioned from one of his generation's most successful fashion icons to one of the country's most sought-after branding experts and top Black History Month keynote speakers. During his talks, John shares his hard-won, real-world lessons on leadership, creativity, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to succeed. He offers audiences valuable thoughts and tools for creating a vision, making it big, and attaining personal and professional goals.

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