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.
Top 10 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
Renowned, for his work in social justice advocacy. As an aut... 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
Renowned for her work in justice advocacy and as a keynote s... Read More
Nikki Giovanni Poet, Activist, Keynote Speaker
Nikki Giovanni is a known poet and activist who is highly re... 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 and a well... 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
john a. powell Head of UC Berkeley Othering & Belonging Institute
John a. Powell is a universally perceived master in the regions of social liberties and common freedoms and a... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Professors
Kevin Young Distinguished Poet National Book Award Finalist
Kevin Young is the Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture recently named a National Hi... Read More
Category: Authors , Poets , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Kwame Alexander NY Times Bestselling and Newbery Award-Winning Author Poet Educator Best Known for Novels Booked and The Crossover
Kwame Alexander is a writer teacher and New York Times Bestselling writer of 21 books including Booked and The... Read More
Category: Authors , University Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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... Read More
Category: Nonprofit Leaders , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Malik Yoba Actor Best Known for New York Undercover and Cool Runnings, Real Estate Developer
Best known for his roles as an actor in the 1993 Disney classic, Cool Runnings, and the hit Fox television... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Real Estate Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Marc Lamont Hill Social Justice Advocate, Media Personality, Keynote Speaker
Marc Lamont Hill is a champion for social justice and a well known figure in the media world and public speaki... Read More
Category: Political Commentators , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Maulana Karenga Creator of Kwanzaa
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates fa... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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 t... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Government and Political Officials
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 mill... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Nikki Giovanni Poet, Activist, Keynote Speaker
Nikki Giovanni is a known poet and activist who is highly respected for her impactful poetry and advocacy for... Read More
Category: Arts Culture Keynote Speakers , Authors , Poets
Regina Belle Grammy-Winning R&B, Pop and Gospel Singer-Songwriter
Regina Belle is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Belle began... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Musicians , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Roland Martin Journalist, Political Analyst, Keynote Speaker
Roland Martin is a known journalist and political commentator who is also sought after as a keynote speaker fo... Read More
Category: Journalists , Political Commentators , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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