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
Gabby Douglas First African-American to Win Olympic Gold Medal for Gymnastics
Gabby Douglas is a decorated American gymnast and sports icon. She has won three gold medals at the Olympics a... Read More
Category: Christian Athlete Speakers , Olympic Speakers , Sports Speakers
Isabel Wilkerson Author, Historian, Journalist, Keynote Speaker
Isabel Wilkerson is a writer and speaker who has gained recognition for her work, in American history and soci... Read More
Category: Authors , Journalists , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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 Crisis Management Expert, Communications Specialist, Keynote Speaker
Renowned for her expertise in crisis management and strategic communication skills is Judy Smith. A known figu... 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
MC Lyte Pioneer in Women's Hip Hop and Women's Empowerment Activist
MC Lyte is a legendary rap artist. MC Lyte is the first rap artist ever to perform at Carnegie Hall and the fi... Read More
Category: Activists , Musicians , Women's Speakers
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
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