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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Molefi Kete Asante African-American Studies Professor and Philosopher
Molefi Kete Asante is an African-American professor and philosopher. He is a leading figure in the fields of A... Read More
Category: Professors , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Montel Williams Talk Show Host Best Known For "The Montel Williams Show" and Multiple Sclerosis Activist
Montel Williams earned his media celebrity status as an inspirational Emmy Award-winning television personalit... Read More
Category: Activists , Event Hosts , TV Personalities
Morgan DeBaun Co-Founder & CEO of Blavity
Morgan DeBaun is an entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Blavity a website created by and for black mill... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Nic Stone New York Times Bestselling Young Adult Author
Andrea Nicole Livingstone, known as Nic Stone, is an American author of young adult fiction and middle grade f... Read More
Category: Authors , Diversity Speakers , Youth Leaders
Nii Addy Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale
Nii Addy is the first Director of Scientist Diversity and Inclusion at Yale School of Medicine. She is also th... Read More
Category: Professors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Nikki Giovanni Poet, Activist, Keynote Speaker
Nikki Giovanni is a known poet and activist who is highly respected for her impactful poetry and advocacy for... Read More
Category: Arts Culture Keynote Speakers , Authors , Poets
Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou Pastor, Theologian, Activist and Civil Rights Leader
Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou is the author of the critically acclaimed Urbansouls which takes a refreshing approach to... Read More
Category: Activists , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Patrisse Cullors Co-Founder of the Black Lives Matter Movement
American activist, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, artist, and writer Patrisse Marie Khan-Cullo... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Phaedra Parks Cast Member of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Phaedra Parks is an American television personality, attorney, and entrepreneur who has achieved great success... Read More
Category: Reality TV Stars , TV Personalities , Lawyers and Legal Speakers
Pierce Freelon Grammy Nominated Family Musician and Co-Creator of PBS Kids Podcast
Pierce Freelon is a musician, professor, and activist in Durham, North Carolina. He founded the Afrofuturist j... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Children's Speakers
Quinta Brunson Viral Comedian Best Known Creating and Starring in Abbott Elementary
Quinta Brunson is a multi-talented comedian, writer, and actress best known for her work with BuzzFeed and the... Read More
Category: Comedians , Actors-Actresses , Directors, Screenwriters and Producers
Rashida Jones President of MSNBC, First Black Woman to Lead a Major Cable Network
Rashida Jones is President of MSNBC, the premier destination for breaking news, award-winning journalism, in-d... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Media Experts
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