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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Tracee Ellis Ross Award-Winning Actress Best Known for Girlfriends and Black-ish
One of the most versatile performers in the entertainment world right now is Tracee Ellis Ross. The star of th... Read More
Category: Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Actors-Actresses
Tricia Hersey Poet and Activist, Founder of The Nap Ministry, Racial and Social Justice Advocate
When you see Tricia Hersey's artwork, you are seeing a practice that is unrestrained and defies the boundaries... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Tricia Rose Prominent Sociologist Who Pioneered Scholarship on Hip Hop
Professor Rose is a well-known researcher in the fields of gender, sexuality, popular music, and post-civil ri... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Gender and Sexuality Speakers
Ukonwa Ojo Chief Marketing Officer for Prime Video and Amazon Studios
The chief marketing officer for Prime Video and Amazon Studios is Ukonwa Ojo. While serving as a senior vice p... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Marketing and Branding Speakers
Uzo Aduba Emmy Award-Winning Actress Known For Her Role in Orange Is the New Black
With a performance of Translations of Xhosa at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2003, Adu... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Vann R. Newkirk II Politics & Policy Staff Writer for the Atlantic
Vann R. Newkirk II, an esteemed journalist for The Atlantic, brings a wealth of insight into politics, the env... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Journalists
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot, Former Marine & Cop, Author of Zero to Breakthrough
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour is a model of passion, focus and commitment. Propelling herself from beat cop to comb... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Military Speakers
Viola Davis Academy Award Winning Actress and Third Black Woman to Complete the EGOT
Viola Davis has mastered every media, including theatre, television, and film. Davis has broken through every... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Vivica A. Fox NAACP Award Winning Actress Best Known For Independence Day and Kill Bill Volume 1
Vivica A. Fox is in the fortunate position of having a successful career in both cinema and television. Fox ha... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Women's Speakers
W. Kamau Bell Comedian and Host of United Shades of America
W. Kamau Bell is a social comedian located in Berkeley, California. Kamau is the Emmy Award-winning host of CN... Read More
Category: Comedians , Political Commentators , TV Personalities
Walter Kimbrough Higher Education Leader, Leadership Expert, Keynote Speaker
Walter Kimbrough is a known figure in the field of higher education leadership and a sought after speaker know... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Education Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Walter Mosley Bestselling Novelist Known for His Crime Fiction Books
Walter Mosley is a famous author whose works focus on the experiences of black men in America. He views the ab... Read More
Category: Authors , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
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