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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Tamera Mowry-Housley NAACP Image Award Winning Actress and Emmy Award Winning TV Host
For more than 17 years, Tamera Mowry-Housely has captivated audiences. In her teens, she co-starred in the fam... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Entrepreneur Speakers , TV Personalities
Tamika Mallory Women's March Organizer | Activist, Advocate, and Empowering Keynote Speaker
Tamika Mallory is a renowned activist, advocate, and empowering keynote speaker who fearlessly addresses press... Read More
Category: Activists , Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tamron Hall Syndicated Talk Show Host
American broadcast journalist and television personality Tamron Hall. Formerly, Hall hosted the show MSNBC Liv... Read More
Category: Journalists , TV Personalities , News Reporters
Taraji P. Henson Academy Award Nominated Actress and Mental Health Advocate
In David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Taraji Henson received an Academy Award nomination for... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Mental Health Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tarana Burke Founder of The Me Too Movement
Tarana Burke, who started the Me Too Movement, is a proud citizen of the Bronx, the borough of New York City,... Read More
Category: Activists , Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tatyana Ali Actress Best Known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Advocate for Women and Girls
Tatyana Ali, a Harvard alumna who gained international fame for her portrayal of "Ashley Banks" on the venerab... Read More
Category: Activists , Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Terrence Roberts One of the Little Rock Nine
One of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who were the first ever to enroll in classes... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Terri Broussard Williams Amazon's Head of Social Justice Policy & Partnerships
Terri Broussard Williams is a highly-regarded lobbyist, philanthropist, and professional speaker with two deca... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Activists
Tia Mowry NAACP Image Award Winning Actress, Celebrity Mom and Cookbook Author
Actress Tia Mowry is one of the most sought-after stars in the entertainment industry right now. She is sophis... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Parenting Speakers , Women's Speakers
Tichina Arnold Actress Best Known for Martin and Everybody Hates Chris
Actress Tichina Arnold, who was born in New York in 1971, became well-known for playing Pam James alongside Ma... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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
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