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
Speakers List
Ryan Coogler Top Hollywood Director Best Known for Black Panther
Ryan Coogler is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. His first feature film, Fruitvale Stati... Read More
Category: Directors, Screenwriters and Producers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Ryann Richardson Tech Executive, Diversity and Inclusion Leader, Miss Black America
Ryann Richardson is an American political activist, tech entrepreneur, and the 50th Anniversary Miss Black Ame... Read More
Category: Technology Speakers , Innovation Experts , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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