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
Debra L. Lee Chairman Emeritus BET Networks
Debra L. Lee is Chairman Emeritus of BET Holdings, Inc. (BET), a media and entertainment company targeted to A... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
DeLon Lewis Program Manager in the Diversity & Equity Center at Everett Community College
Grew up between Seattle, Kent and Federal Way areas of Washington state. DeLon currently works as a Program Ma... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Education Speakers , Professors
DeRay McKesson Black Lives Matter Activist
The 30-year-old Baltimore native and Black Lives Matter activist is fresh from an unexpected run for mayor of... Read More
Category: Activists , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Deval Patrick Former Governor of Massachusetts
Deval L. Patrick, former two-term governor of Massachusetts, is currently at the Harvard Kennedy School as a p... Read More
Category: Lawyers and Legal Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
DeVon Franklin Hollywood Producer and New York Times Bestselling Author
DeVon Franklin is a rarity: an African-American studio executive at the forefront of Hollywood’s hit machine.... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers
Dia Simms CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal
Dia Simms serves as the CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, a new independent spirits brand that launched... Read More
Category: Entrepreneur Speakers , Business Speakers , Women's Speakers
Dominique Dawes Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Gymnast and Former Co-Chair of President Obama's Council on Fitness Sports & Nutrition
Dominique Dawes is best known For her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast Dawes is best known for competi... Read More
Category: Christian Athlete Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Don Cheadle Award-Winning Actor Who is an Environmental and Social Justice Activist
Don Cheadle is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He had an early role in Hamburger Hill (1987... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Environmentalists , Sustainability 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
Donna Brazile Political Strategist, Author, Keynote Speaker
Donna Brazile is a known strategist and author who has gained fame for her time, as the interim leader of the... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Political Commentators , Liberal Speakers
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
Dr. Ruth Simmons Former University President and Advisor to the President at Harvard on HBCU Initiatives
Ruth J. Simmons is a Distinguished Presidential Fellow at Rice University and Adviser to the President of Harv... Read More
Category: University Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
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