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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Fania Davis Leading Voice of Restorative Justice and Civil Rights Attorney
Fania Davis is Co-founder and Director of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) a national thought lead... Read More
Category: Activists , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Lawyers and Legal Speakers
Fred Moten Poet Specializing in African American Literature and Creative Writing
Fred Moten is author of In the Break: The Aesthetics of the Black Radical Tradition (University of Minnesota P... Read More
Category: Authors , Poets , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Freeman Hrabowski Higher Education Leader, STEM Advocate, Keynote Speaker
Freeman Hrabowski is a known figure, in the field of education and a strong supporter of STEM programs and ini... Read More
Category: Education Speakers , Professors , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Gabby Douglas First African-American to Win Olympic Gold Medal for Gymnastics
Gabby Douglas is a decorated American gymnast and sports icon. She has won three gold medals at the Olympics a... Read More
Category: Christian Athlete Speakers , Olympic Speakers , Sports Speakers
Gabrielle Union Actress and Women's Rights Activist
Gabrielle Union recently appeared in Sony BMGs Cadillac Records opposite Mos Def, Adrien Brody, Beyonce Kno... Read More
Category: Actors-Actresses , Women's Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Gloria Ladson-Billings Educational Theorist, Author, Keynote Speaker
Renowned in the realm of education is Gloria Ladson Billings—a celebrated theorist and author revered for her... Read More
Category: Professors , Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Harry Edwards Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley Civic Activist
Sociology professor and civic activist Harry Edwards was born in 1942 in East St. Louis Illinois to Harry and... Read More
Category: University Speakers , Professors , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Heather McGhee New York Times Bestselling Author Who Speaks on the Racial Divide
Heather Charisse McGhee is a renowned policy advocate and accomplished author, whose works have made it to the... Read More
Category: Top Black Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Economy and Finance Speakers
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Professor and Director, W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research, Harvard University
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and the Director of the W. E. B. Du Bois... Read More
Category: Professors , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Ijeoma Oluo Racial Justice Advocate, Author, Keynote Speaker
Renowned for her work in justice advocacy and as a keynote speaker and author is Ijeoma Oluo She is recognized... Read More
Category: Journalists , Activists , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Ilyasah Shabazz Author, Educator, Advocate for Social Justice, Keynote Speaker
Renowned for her accomplishments as an author and educator deeply involved in advocacy for justice and a power... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
India.Arie Grammy Award Winning R&B Singer-Songwriter
India.Arie is known and cherished by fans and fellow musicians as a poet a songwriter a producer a musician a... Read More
Category: Musicians , Top Black Keynote Speakers
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