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
Wanda Durant Advocate for Underserved Communities and Mother of Basketball Superstar Kevin Durant
Wanda Durant, often known as Mama Durant and The Real MVP, is a strong supporter, businesswoman, and donor. He... Read More
Category: Parenting Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Women's Speakers
Wes Moore Governor of Maryland
Wes Moore's life serves as both an inspiration and a lesson in responsibility. Growing up in the inner city as... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Wesley Lowery National Reporter at The Washington Post
He currently works as a national reporter covering law enforcement and justice for the Washington Post. Previo... Read More
Category: Journalists , Political Commentators , Diversity Speakers
William J. Barber President, Repairers of the Breach, Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign and Best-Selling Author
American social activist and Protestant preacher William J. Barber II. At Repairers of the Breach, he serves a... Read More
Category: Political Commentators , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Yara Shahidi Actress Best Known for black-ish and grown-ish
In the multi-award-winning ABC comedy series "Black-ish," young scholar, philanthropist, and actor Yara Shahid... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Yolanda King Reese Martin Luther King Jr.'s Granddaughter and Activist
Yolanda Renee King is an American activist and advocate for civil rights, known for her work in continuing the... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Activists
Yoruba Richen Documentary Filmmaker Known For TED Talk on the Intersection of Civil Rights & LGBT Rights
A documentary filmmaker from the United States named Yoruba Richen has produced and directed movies throughout... Read More
Category: Journalists , Documentary Filmmakers , LGBTQ Speakers
Yusef Salaam Criminal Justice Reform Advocate, Inspirational Speaker
Renowned for his work in criminal justice reform and as a speaker is Yuse fSalaam. An advocate known for his d... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Activists , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Yvonne Cagle NASA Astronaut, Space Exploration Expert, Keynote Speaker
Yvonne Cagle is a known NASA astronaut and expert in space exploration who also gives motivational speeches as... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Zerlina Maxwell SiriusXM Political Host, Sexual Assault Awareness Advocate and Author of "The End of White Politics"
Zerlina Maxwell works for SiriusXM as the Director of Progressive Programming and for NBC/MSNBC as a Political... Read More
Category: Political Commentators , Liberal Speakers , Women's Speakers
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