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
Speakers List
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Olympic Legend in Track and Field
As one of the most decorated female athletes of all-time Jackie Joyner-Kersee dominated the track and field ci... Read More
Category: Christian Athlete Speakers , Fitness Speakers , Sports Speakers
Janice Bryant Howroyd The First African American Woman to Own a One Billion Dollar Brand
Janice Bryant Howroyd is an entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She is foun... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Inspirational Speakers , Leadership Speakers
Joan Higginbotham Former Astronaut and the Third African American Woman in Space
Joan Higginbotham began her career in 1987 at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida, as a Payload Electrical... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
John Hope Bryant Leading Financial Literacy Advocate, Founder, Chairman and CEO at Operation HOPE
A natural entrepreneur, life as businessman for young John Hope Bryant began with a modest but life changing $... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Nonprofit Leaders , Economy and Finance Speakers
Judy Smith America's Top Crisis Management Expert and Inspiration for ABC's Hit Show, "Scandal"
The real-life inspiration behind ABC's hit political thriller series Scandal starring Kerry Washington, Judy S... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Communication Speakers
Kel Mitchell Emmy Nominated Actor and Comedian Who Became a Pastor
Actor and comedian Kel Mitchell, with a new television series and two animated series roles premiering this ye... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Comedians , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Kim Fields Actress Best Known for "Facts of Life" and "Living Single"
During Kim's thirty years in show business, she has starred in two long running series, "Facts of Life” and "L... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Poets , TV Personalities
Meagan Good Film and Television Actress
Meagan Good began starring in commercials at age 4, and to date has completed over 60 national television comm... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Melissa Harris-Perry Professor in Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University
Melissa Harris-Perry is the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University. She is the founding dir... Read More
Category: Political Commentators , TV Personalities , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Michael Eric Dyson Political Analyst and Former Host of NPR’s The Michael Eric Dyson Show
Michael Eric Dyson is also a best-selling author, one of the nation's most renowned public intellectuals, and... Read More
Category: Political Commentators , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Montel Williams Talk Show Host Best Known For "The Montel Williams Show" and Multiple Sclerosis Activist
Montel Williams earned his media celebrity status as an inspirational Emmy Award-winning television personalit... Read More
Category: Activists , Event Hosts , TV Personalities
Robin Thede Emmy Nominated Creator and Star of HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show
Robin Thede is an American comedic actress writer sketch and improvisational comedian. Raised in Iowa she has... Read More
Category: Comedians , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers , Actors-Actresses