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
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
Jason Riley Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute & Columnist for the Wall Street Journal
Jason Riley is a columnist for the Wall Street Journal where he worked for more than 20 years writing opinion... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Journalists , 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
Jeff Henderson Award-Winning Chef & Author of Cooked: My Journey from the Streets to the Stove
Chef Jeff Henderson is a chef best selling author and television host. As a child growing up in rough inner ci... Read More
Category: Celebrity Chefs , Inspirational Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Jeff Johnson Communications Expert and Accomplished Journalist
An award-winning journalist, social activist, and political commentator, Jeff Johnson is well known for his co... Read More
Category: Activists , Journalists , Political Commentators
Jeffrey C. Stewart Professor of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara and Pulitzer Prize Winner
Jeffrey C. Stewart has been Director of Research at the Smithsonian Institution's Anacostia Museum a curator a... Read More
Category: Authors , Diversity Speakers , Professors
Jennifer Hudson Youngest EGOT Recording Star, Actress and TV Host
Jennifer Hudson auditioned for the third season of FOX's American Idol in 2004. She gained exposure and a fan... Read More
Category: Musicians , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Actors-Actresses
Jesse Williams Actor Best Known for Grey's Anatomy, Executive Producer and Activist
A native of Chicago and graduate of Temple University, Jesse began his professional career teaching American H... Read More
Category: Activists , Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Jessica Watkins NASA Astronaut and the First Black Woman on International Space Station Crew
NASA has chosen Jessica Watkins to be a member of the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class. Watkins completed two ye... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity 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 a. powell Head of UC Berkeley Othering & Belonging Institute
John a. Powell is a universally perceived master in the regions of social liberties and common freedoms and a... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Professors
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