Since 1976, February has been declared as Black History
Month in the US. February honors African Americans’ successes, hardships,
unique experiences, and their important roles in the nation’s history and
future. With their remarkable talks and life experiences, the following Black
keynote speakers work to educate and inspire audiences around the world. Read
on for a list of the top Black History Month keynote speakers for any event.
Lenora Billings-Harris
Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP (Certified Speaking
Professional), is a CPAE Hall of Fame speaker and a globally known authority on
inclusion, diversity, and bias. The Society of Human Resource Management named
Billings-Harris one of the 100 Global Thought Leaders on Diversity and
Inclusion. She was also included in Diversity Woman Magazine’s list of the
twenty most influential diversity leaders in the US. Lenora works with
companies to help them tap into their diversity of thought to boost revenue,
creativity, innovation, and build inclusive cultures.
Angela Davis
Angela Davis has been extensively involved in our nation's
pursuit of social justice throughout the last decades through her activism and
scholarship. She has consistently emphasized the importance of building
communities of struggle for economic, racial, and gender justice in her work as
an educator. Davis is a co-founder of Critical Resistance, a nationwide group
dedicated to ending the prison industrial complex. One of her international affiliations
includes Sisters Inside, an abolitionist organization in Australia.
Kevin Carroll
Kevin Carroll is the founder of Kevin Carroll Katalyst/LLC
and the author of three best-selling books from ESPN, Disney Press, and
McGraw-Hill. Carroll’s mission as an author, speaker, and social change agent
is to inspire companies and individuals. To optimize their human potential and
sustain more meaningful business and personal progress, he urges everyone to
embrace their spirit of play and creativity.
Daymond John
Over the previous two decades, John has transitioned from
one of his generation's most successful fashion icons to one of the country's
most sought-after branding experts and top Black History Month keynote
speakers. During his talks, John shares his hard-won, real-world lessons on
leadership, creativity, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to succeed. He
offers audiences valuable thoughts and tools for creating a vision, making it
big, and attaining personal and professional goals.
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