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
Mark Anthony Neal African American Studies Scholar, Social Justice Advocate, Keynote Speaker
Mark Anthony Neal is a known scholar in African American studies who is also an advocate for social justice an... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Professors
Martin Luther King III Human Rights Advocate and Community Activist
The first son of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King, III, was born 23 October... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Mathew Knowles Founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment, Former Executive Producer for Destiny's Child and Beyonce
Mathew Knowles is the founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment (MWE), which has 0ffices in Hous... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Sales Speakers , Marketing and Branding Speakers
Maulana Karenga Creator of Kwanzaa
Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates fa... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
MC Lyte Pioneer in Women's Hip Hop and Women's Empowerment Activist
MC Lyte is a legendary rap artist. MC Lyte is the first rap artist ever to perform at Carnegie Hall and the fi... Read More
Category: Activists , Musicians , Women's Speakers
Meagan Good Film and Television Actress
Meagan Good began starring in commercials at age 4, and to date has completed over 60 national television comm... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Melissa Harris-Perry Professor in Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University
Melissa Harris-Perry is the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University. She is the founding dir... Read More
Category: Political Commentators , TV Personalities , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Michael B. Jordan Actor Best Known for "Black Panther," "Creed" and "Friday Night Lights," Champion for Diversity and Inclusion
Michael B. Jordan brought the complex web of heartbreak and triumph inherent to young, disadvantaged black men... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Michael Eric Dyson Author, Professor, Keynote Speaker
Michael Eric Dyson is a known writer and educator who is highly regarded for his contributions to social justi... Read More
Category: Political Commentators , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Michael Nutter Former Mayor of Philadelphia
After serving almost 15 years in the Philadelphia City Council, Michael A. Nutter was elected the 98th Mayor o... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Michael Tubbs Advisor on Economic Mobility and Opportunity to the Governor of California
Michael Tubbs is equipped to serve the city that has nurtured him. Tubbs has dedicated his life to improving t... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Government and Political Officials
Misty Copeland Principal Dancer, Author, Keynote Speaker
Renowned, for her talent in ballet and inspiring messages on resilience and achievement Misty Copeland is a pr... Read More
Category: Motivational Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Creativity Speakers
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