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
Alfonso Ribeiro Actor Best Known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Host of Dancing with the Stars and America's Funniest Home Videos
Alfonso Ribeiro is an American actor, television director, dancer and game show host. Ribeiro is known for his... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Event Hosts
Anika Noni Rose Tony Award Winning Actress and the Voice of Princess Tiana
Anika Noni Rose followed her work in the feature film Dreamgirls with a role in the comedy feature Just Add Wa... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , TV Personalities , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Arsenio Hall Arsenio Hall is most famous for his stand-up comedy and for his talk show
In 1979, Hall moved from Ohio to Chicago, Illinois where he tried his hand at stand-up comedy and was discover... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Comedians
Barry Jenkins Writer and Director of the Academy Award-Winning Moonlight
Barry Jenkins is a film director producer and screenwriter. He is known for his films Medicine for Melancholy... Read More
Category: Directors, Screenwriters and Producers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Cassandra Worthy Change Enthusiasm Expert, Keynote Speaker
Cassandra Worthy is widely recognized as an expert in fueling excitement for change and a popular keynote spea... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Inspirational Speakers , Motivational Speakers
Cathy Hughes Founder and Former CEO, Radio One
Cathy Hughes was one of the founders of Radio One’s predecessor company in 1980. Ms. Hughes has worked in vari... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Entrepreneur Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Dara Treseder Marketing Expert, Innovation Strategist, Keynote Speaker
Renowned marketing specialist and keynote speaker Dara Treseder is widely recognized for her skills, in market... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Marketing and Branding Speakers
David Oyelowo NAACP Image Award Winning Actor Best Known for Selma
David received numerous accolades for the recent independent film, Middle of Nowhere, which screened to rav... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Don Lemon Well-Known CNN Anchor and Correspondent
Don Lemon anchors CNN Newsroom during weekend primetime and serves as a correspondent across CNN/US programmin... Read More
Category: Journalists , TV Personalities , News Reporters
Dr. Cornel West Provocative Public Intellectual & Groundbreaking Author
Cornel West is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. He is Professor of the Practice of Public... Read More
Category: Authors , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Professor and Director, W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research, Harvard University
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and the Director of the W. E. B. Du Bois... Read More
Category: Professors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Jay Ellis NAACP Image Award Winning Actor Known for Insecure
Jay Ellis is quickly becoming one of Hollywood
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Actors-Actresses
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