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 9 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
Eddie Glaude Jr is renowned for his work in social justice a... 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
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, a well kn... 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
Tarana Burke Founder of The Me Too Movement
Tarana Burke, who started the Me Too Movement, is a proud citizen of the Bronx, the borough of New York City,... Read More
Category: Activists , Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tatyana Ali Actress Best Known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Advocate for Women and Girls
Tatyana Ali, a Harvard alumna who gained international fame for her portrayal of "Ashley Banks" on the venerab... Read More
Category: Activists , Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Terrence Roberts One of the Little Rock Nine
One of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who were the first ever to enroll in classes... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Terri Broussard Williams Amazon's Head of Social Justice Policy & Partnerships
Terri Broussard Williams is a highly-regarded lobbyist, philanthropist, and professional speaker with two deca... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Activists
Teyana Taylor Recording Artist and Actress Known for Songs Like Maybe
Teyana is an American singer, actor, dancer, and choreographer. Shay Jacqueli Shumpert (née Taylor born Decem... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Musicians
Thema Bryant-Davis Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University and Director of Their Culture and Trauma Research Laboratory
Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis is a life empowerment coach, pastor, dancer, poet, psychologist, and motivational speak... Read More
Category: Arts Culture Keynote Speakers , Life Coaches , Mental Health Speakers
Tia Mowry NAACP Image Award Winning Actress, Celebrity Mom and Cookbook Author
Actress Tia Mowry is one of the most sought-after stars in the entertainment industry right now. She is sophis... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Parenting Speakers , Women's Speakers
Tichina Arnold Actress Best Known for Martin and Everybody Hates Chris
Actress Tichina Arnold, who was born in New York in 1971, became well-known for playing Pam James alongside Ma... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tiffany Cross Host of MSNBC's The Cross Connection and Former DC Bureau Chief for BET News
The Cross Connection on MSNBC, which airs on Saturdays from 10A to 12P EST, is hosted by Tiffany D. Cross. She... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Political Commentators , Journalists
Trabian Shorters Founder and CEO BMe, Author of Reach: 40 Black Men Speak on Living Leading and Succeeding
BMe's founder and CEO is Trabian Shorters. As the Knight Foundation's vice president, he started the project.... Read More
Category: Leadership Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Tracee Ellis Ross Award-Winning Actress Best Known for Girlfriends and Black-ish
One of the most versatile performers in the entertainment world right now is Tracee Ellis Ross. The star of th... Read More
Category: Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Actors-Actresses
Tricia Hersey Poet and Activist, Founder of The Nap Ministry, Racial and Social Justice Advocate
When you see Tricia Hersey's artwork, you are seeing a practice that is unrestrained and defies the boundaries... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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