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
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
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
Kimberly Bryant Founder of Black Girls Code and Aspen Institute Fellow
Kimberly Bryant is the Founder and Executive Director of Black Girls CODE, a nonprofit organization dedicated... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Technology Speakers
Kimberly Latrice Jones Activist & Co-Author “I’m Not Dying With You Tonight”
Kimberly L. Jones is a former bookseller who now hosts the Atlanta chapter of the popular Well Read Black Girl... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Activists
Kirk Franklin America’s Leading Gospel Singer
Kirk Franklin is a multi-platinum-selling artist whose fusion of gospel and contemporary music has inspired au... Read More
Category: Musicians , Christian Athlete Speakers , Parenting Speakers
Kwame Alexander NY Times Bestselling and Newbery Award-Winning Author Poet Educator Best Known for Novels Booked and The Crossover
Kwame Alexander is a writer teacher and New York Times Bestselling writer of 21 books including Booked and The... Read More
Category: Authors , University Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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