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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Carol Swain Retired Professor at Vanderbilt University, Expert Critical Race Theory and Politics
Engage, enlighten, and empower: Meet Dr. Carol M. Swain, an award-winning scholar of political science and law... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Lawyers and Legal Speakers
Carri Twigg Founding Partner and Head of Development for Culture House Media
Carri Twigg is a well-known media influencer, producer, and strategist with a wealth of experience in media an... Read More
Category: Activists , Media Experts , Diversity Speakers
Cassandra Worthy Change Enthusiasm Expert, Keynote Speaker
Cassandra Worthy is widely recognized as an expert in fueling excitement for change and a popular keynote spea... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Inspirational Speakers , Motivational Speakers
Cathy Hughes Founder and Former CEO, Radio One
Cathy Hughes was one of the founders of Radio One’s predecessor company in 1980. Ms. Hughes has worked in vari... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Entrepreneur Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Cedric Pendleton Actor, Artist, and Activist whose comedic skills have created an entrepreneurial path of success
Intense. Charismatic. Charming. Sexy. Bad Boy? Maybe, but then there's always a maybe about a bad boy, isn't t... Read More
Category: Activists , Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Charlamagne Tha God Popular Radio Personality and One of the Co-Hosts of The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1
Growing up Lenard McKelvey in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Charlamagne Tha God was just another kid dreaming... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , TV Personalities , University Speakers
Charlayne Hunter-Gault Civil Rights Activist and Award-Winning Journalist
Civil rights activists who wanted to integrate all-white Southern colleges approached Hunter—who had been rank... Read More
Category: Journalists , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Charles Blow Journalist, Social Commentator, Keynote Speaker
Charles Blow is a known journalist and social commentator who is also recognized as a captivating speaker, in... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Journalists , Current Events Speakers
Cheryl Brown Henderson Founding President of the Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence & Research
Cheryl Brown Henderson is one of the three daughters of the late Reverend Oliver L. Brown, who, along with 12... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Chokwe Antar Lumumba Mayor of Jackson Mississippi
Chokwe Antar Lumumba is an American attorney activist politician and the current Mayor of Jackson Mississippi.... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Cleo Wade Artist, Poet and Author
Cleo Wade an outspoken artist speaker poet and the author of a forthcoming book is an inspiring voice in today... Read More
Category: Creativity Speakers , Arts Culture Keynote Speakers , Poets
Codie Elaine Oliver CEO and Co-Founder of Black Love, Inc.
Codie Elaine Oliver is a producer of both television and film in the United States. She has gained recognition... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Documentary Filmmakers
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