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
Connie Rice Co-Director of The Advancement Project, Public Policy & Diversity Activist
Connie Rice, co-director of The Advancement Project, is known for success in tackling problems of inequity... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Cornell William Brooks Former President and CEO of the NAACP
Cornell William Brooks is the president and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Cynthia Marshall CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and the First Black Female CEO in NBA History
Cynt moved on from the University of California-Berkeley with degrees in Business Administration and Human Res... Read More
Category: Business Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Women's Speakers
Cynthia McKinney First Black Congresswoman From Georgia
Since being elected in 1992 as the first African American Congresswoman from Georgia, Cynthia Ann McKinney has... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Political Commentators , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Damien Hooper-Campbell Chief Diversity Officer at Zoom
Damien Hooper-Campbell is the first Chief Diversity Officer at Zoom. Prior to joining Zoom, Damien was a Vice... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Danni Washington TV Host & Ocean Explorer
Miami native with Jamaican roots Danni Washington is deeply passionate about our oceans and science communicat... Read More
Category: Sustainability Speakers , Environmentalists , TV Personalities
Danny Glover Multi-Time Grammy and Emmy Nominated Actor and Leading Social Activist
FromPlaces in the Heartand theLethal Weaponseries to the award-winningTo Sleep with Anger(which he also exe... Read More
Category: Activists , Actors-Actresses , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Dapper Dan Legendary Fashion Designer
Dapper Dan, an African American fashion designer and haberdasher from Harlem, New York, was born Daniel Day on... Read More
Category: Fashion Experts , Designers , Diversity Speakers
Dara Johnson Treseder SVP and Head of Global Marketing and Communication at Peloton
With expertise in building and leading high performing global marketing and commercial organizations, Dara is... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Marketing and Branding Speakers
Dara Treseder Marketing Expert, Innovation Strategist, Keynote Speaker
Renowned marketing specialist and keynote speaker Dara Treseder is widely recognized for her skills, in market... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Marketing and Branding Speakers
Darnell Moore Director of Inclusion for Content & Marketing at Netflix, Activist, Author of No Ashes in the Fire
American author and activist Darnell Moore's work is influenced by campaigning for anti-racist, feminist, quee... Read More
Category: Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Daryl Davis Anti-Racism Leader Who Confronted and Befriended Members of the Ku Klux Klan
“How can you hate me when you don’t even know me?” As the only Black Cub Scout marching in an otherwise all-Wh... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
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