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
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
Tricia Rose Prominent Sociologist Who Pioneered Scholarship on Hip Hop
Professor Rose is a well-known researcher in the fields of gender, sexuality, popular music, and post-civil ri... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Gender and Sexuality Speakers
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