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
LaTosha Brown Co-Founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund
LaTosha is a fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government's Institute of Politics and a contributor to The... Read More
Category: Nonprofit Leaders , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Lizzo Grammy-Winning Entertainer and Women's Empowerment Speaker
Lizzo is an American alternative hip hop artist based in Minneapolis Minnesota. She is a founding member of in... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Musicians , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Loretta Lynch Former Attorney General of the United States
Loretta Elizabeth Lynch is the current United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Her curren... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Lawyers and Legal Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Loretta Ross Founder SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective
Loretta Ross received an honorary Doctorate of Civil Law degree from Arcadia University. Loretta was national... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Women's Health Speakers
Luther Campbell Former Rap Leader of 2 Live Crew
Luther Campbell married law school graduate Kristin Thompson in Dallas Texas. She is the mother of his sixth c... Read More
Category: Musicians , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Luvvie Ajayi Jones New York Times Bestselling Author and Host of the Professional Troublemakers Podcast
Luvvie Ajayi is an award-winning author, speaker and digital strategist who thrives at the intersection of com... Read More
Category: Authors , Social Media Experts , Diversity Speakers
Mae Jemison Astronaut, Engineer, Physician, Keynote Speaker
Renowned for her achievements as an astronaut and keynote speaker is Mae Jemison – a trailblazing indivi... Read More
Category: Motivational Speakers , Inspirational Speakers , Women's Speakers
Magic Johnson NBA Legend, Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker
Magic Johnson is a known NBA icon who has made a name for himself as both a successful entrepreneur and a capt... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Sports Speakers , Sports Motivational Speakers
Malik Yoba Actor Best Known for New York Undercover and Cool Runnings, Real Estate Developer
Best known for his roles as an actor in the 1993 Disney classic, Cool Runnings, and the hit Fox television... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Real Estate Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Marc Lamont Hill Social Justice Advocate, Media Personality, Keynote Speaker
Marc Lamont Hill is a champion for social justice and a well known figure in the media world and public speaki... Read More
Category: Political Commentators , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Marc Morial President of the National Urban League
Entrepreneur. Lawyer. Professor. Legislator. Mayor. President, U.S. Conference of Mayors. CEO of the National... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Marcia Fudge United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Party member and an American attorney and politician who has held various political positions over the years.... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Government and Political Officials , Diversity Speakers
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