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
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Sarah Jakes Roberts Businesswoman, Media Personality, Motivational Speaker
Sarah Jakes is a strong-willed entrepreneur, author, and media personality who effortlessly juggles her family... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Motivational Speakers , Women's Speakers
Shelby Steele Expert in Race Relations and Robert J. and Marion E. Oster Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution
Shelby Steele is the Hoover Institution's Robert J. and Marion E. Oster Senior Fellow. He focuses on racial re... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Professors
Sherrilyn Ifill Endowed Chair in Civil Rights at Howard University and Former President and Direct-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund's president and director-counsel is Sherrilyn Ifill (LDF). She is... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Sheryl Lee Ralph Emmy-Award Winning and Tony-Nominated Actress
Lee, Sheryl Ralph is an award-winning actress and globally known motivational and inspiring speaker who provid... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Sheryl Underwood Comedian and Co-Host of The Talk
Sheryl Underwood is a comedian, actor, and television personality from the United States. She rose to notoriet... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Comedians , Women's Speakers
Shirley Franklin Executive Board Chair of Purpose Built Communities and Former Mayor of Atlanta
Shirley Franklin became the first African American woman to be elected mayor of a large southern city in 2002,... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Government and Political Officials
Spike Lee Award-Winning Director, Producer, Writer and Actor
Spike Lee is a well-known writer, director, producer, actor, and novelist who transformed the landscape of ind... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers
Stacey Abrams Political Leader, Advocate, Keynote Speaker
Stacey Abrams is a known figure, in politics who excels as a leader and public speaker of influence and insigh... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Political Commentators , Government and Political Officials
Star Jones Former Emmy Nominated Co-Host of The View, Attorney and Heart Health Advocate
Star Jones has been working in television for than 20 years, bringing a fresh perspective to the day's most di... Read More
Category: TV Personalities , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Event Hosts
Sybrina Fulton Mother of Trayvon Martin
Sybrina Fulton dedicates her life to transforming personal tragedy into societal progress. Since Trayvon Marti... Read More
Category: Activists , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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