Speakers Above 5K by Category AFRICAN-AMERICAN

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John Amos public keynote speaker John Amos
A native of New Jersey, John Amos is best known for his popular character role of James Evans...
Wally Amos public keynote speaker Wally Amos
Today, his name is a household word. Wally Amos' most recent venture is, Chip & Cookie, a ret...
Dr. Claud Anderson public keynote speaker Dr. Claud Anderson
Dr. Claud Anderson, is president of PowerNomics Corporation of America, a corporation involve...
Ron Archer public keynote speaker Ron Archer
Ron Archer has an amazing, twenty-year professional career as a Pastor and is now Bishop of o...
Ernie Banks public keynote speaker Ernie Banks
Ernie Banks was born on January 31, 1931, in Dallas, Texas. He was spotted by major league sc...
Amiri Baraka public keynote speaker Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka, born in 1934, in Newark, New Jersey, USA, is the author of over 40 books of ...
Dr. Bertice Berry public keynote speaker Dr. Bertice Berry
Sociologist, and award winning lecturer Bertice Berry, Ph.D., is one of the most sought after...
Walter Bond public keynote speaker Walter Bond
Walter Bond knows first hand how setting goals can help you achieve greatness throughout life...
Donna Brazile public keynote speaker Donna Brazile
Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is an adjunct professor, author, syndi...
Dawn Breedon public keynote speaker Dawn Breedon
Dawn Breedon is a motivational speaker, trainer, facilitator, activist, and author of Remembe...
Adolph Brown public keynote speaker Adolph Brown
Dr. Adolph Brown aka "Doc" went from the housing projects to project manager. As a graduate ...
Cupcake Brown public keynote speaker Cupcake Brown
Cupcake Brown was not born into a life of privilege, intellectual stimulation, or professiona...
Joe Brown public keynote speaker Joe Brown
Judge Joe Brown, the non-traditional presiding judge of the syndicated reality courtroom show...
Les Brown public keynote speaker Les Brown
As a renowned public speaker, author and television personality, Les Brown has risen to natio...
Tony Brown public keynote speaker Tony Brown
Tony Brown has entered the history books — not only in the arena of civil rights and televisi...
LeVar Burton public keynote speaker LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton has been capturing the admiring attention of both audiences and his industry pee...
Diahann Carroll public keynote speaker Diahann Carroll
Diahann Carroll is the consummate entertainer. So varied and dynamic are her gifts that she c...
Coach Ken Carter public keynote speaker Coach Ken Carter
Ken Carter is Rumble Head Coach for Slam Ball, a position he has held since 2002. He was prev...
Keith Clinkscales public keynote speaker Keith Clinkscales
Keith Clinkscales was named senior vice president, content development and enterprises, at ES...
Dr. Johnnetta Cole public keynote speaker Dr. Johnnetta Cole
Johnnetta Cole Betsch was born in Jacksonville, Florida, where her family had long been estab...
Marva Collins public keynote speaker Marva Collins
Marva Collins grew up in Atmore, Alabama at a time when segregation was the rule. Black peopl...
Joan Countryman public keynote speaker Joan Countryman
Joan Countryman is the former Head of Lincoln School in Providence, Rhode Island, a position ...
George Curry public keynote speaker George Curry
George E. Curry is a journalist, keynote speaker, moderator and media coach. From 2001 until...
Christopher Paul Curtis public keynote speaker Christopher Paul Curtis
Christopher Paul Curtis made an outstanding debut in children's literature with The Watsons G...
Mos Def public keynote speaker Mos Def
Mos Def is a critically-acclaimed hip-hop star who is also known to movie audiences for his r...
Gail Devers public keynote speaker Gail Devers
Olympian Yolanda Gail Devers was born on November 19, 1966, Seattle, Washington, and began ru...
Rita Dove public keynote speaker Rita Dove
Rita Dove served as Poet Laureate of the United States and Consultant to the Library of Congr...
Marian Wright Edelman public keynote speaker Marian Wright Edelman
Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), has been a...
Dr. Ronald Ferguson public keynote speaker Dr. Ronald Ferguson
Ronald Ferguson has taught on the faculty of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of G...
Joe Frazier public keynote speaker Joe Frazier
The Heavyweight Champion of the World is considered to be "The Biggest Title in the World." This Leg...
Yvette Freeman public keynote speaker Yvette Freeman
In 2004 Yvette Freeman won a second Ovation Award and NAACP Award for her performance in the ...
Nikki Giovanni public keynote speaker Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni is a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Over t...
Danny Glover public keynote speaker Danny Glover
From Places in the Heart and the Lethal Weapon series to the award winning To Sleep with Anger (whic...
Rene Godefroy public keynote speaker Rene Godefroy
Rene Godefroy brings to the platform a refreshing approach to empowerment and courage. The he...
Earl G. Graves public keynote speaker Earl G. Graves
Earl G. Graves is a nationally recognized authority on Black business development and the fou...
Earl Earl "Butch" Graves, Jr.
Earl G. Graves, Jr. ("Butch") is President & CEO of Earl G. Graves, Publishing Co., pu...
William Gray public keynote speaker William Gray
William H. Gray is the Chairman of the Amani Group, a governmental, educational, and business...
Darin Green public keynote speaker Darin Green
Darin Green is an internationally known keynote speaker. Darin began speaking professi...
Dick Gregory public keynote speaker Dick Gregory
Gregory, Richard Claxton "Dick" (Born, October 12, 1932, St. Louis, Mo.), African American comedian ...
Rosey Grier public keynote speaker Rosey Grier
Rosey Grier is a man to whom the written word does not do adequate justice. He is amo...
Hezekiah Griggs III public keynote speaker Hezekiah Griggs III
Born into poverty and homelessness, Hezekiah Griggs' story is not unlike that of many young ...
Dorian Harewood public keynote speaker Dorian Harewood
Dorian Harewood can be seen in the new hit NBC series, "Las Vegas", starring James Caan, the ...
Hill Harper public keynote speaker Hill Harper
As an accomplished film, television and stage actor, Hill Harper captivates audiences with ...
Keith Harrell public keynote speaker Keith Harrell
Known across "Corporate America" for his energetic, innovative presentations, Keith Harrell i...
Carla Harris public keynote speaker Carla Harris
Carla A. Harris has been a force on Wall Street for over 20 years. Ms. Harris is curr...
Rodney Harrison public keynote speaker Rodney Harrison
There is no question why NFL receivers fear going over the middle against the New England Patriots. ...
Calvin Hill public keynote speaker Calvin Hill
Mr. Calvin Hill was appointed Vice President/Administrative Personnel of the Baltimore Oriole...
Hattie Hill public keynote speaker Hattie Hill
Hattie Hill has over twenty-five years experience as a businesswoman, author, professional sp...
Toussaint King Hill public keynote speaker Toussaint King Hill
Dr. Toussaint King Hill, Jr. is a pastor, counselor, professional speaker, administrator and ...
Brian Holloway public keynote speaker Brian Holloway
A Stanford All-American and five-time NFL All-Pro, Brian Holloway, excelled as the team capta...
Reginald Hudlin public keynote speaker Reginald Hudlin
Reginald Hudlin is a pioneer of the modern black film movement, creating some of the most pro...
Ice-T public keynote speaker Ice-T
Ice-T's lecture career started over 15 years ago when his record company sent him out to spe...
Kwame Jackson public keynote speaker Kwame Jackson
Kwame Jackson is polished, confident and credentialed with prestigious Wall Street experience...
Ronald Jackson ll public keynote speaker Ronald Jackson ll
Dr. Ronald L. Jackson II is Professor and Head of the Department of African American Studies...
Jeff Johnson public keynote speaker Jeff Johnson
Jeff Johnson is a Washington, D.C. based award-winning journalist, social activist and politi...
Magic Johnson public keynote speaker Magic Johnson
Having achieved every imaginable goal from a player's perspective, Earvin Magic Johnson embar...
Shelton Johnson public keynote speaker Shelton Johnson
Shelton Johnson dreamed of mountains as a boy, living in inner city Detroit. Shelton...
Victoria Johnson public keynote speaker Victoria Johnson
From her humble beginnings as a child of a migrant farm family, Victoria Johnson has overcome...
Willie Jolley public keynote speaker Willie Jolley
Willie Jolley is America's Premier Celebrity Speaker- Singer-Author...Inspiring Millions wit...
Cullen Jones public keynote speaker Cullen Jones
Cullen Jones burst onto the swimming scene at the 2005 World University. He easily won the Go...
Tom Joyner public keynote speaker Tom Joyner
Tom Joyner, known as 'The Hardest Working Man in Radio', has distinguished himself as one o...
Maulana Karenga public keynote speaker Maulana Karenga
Dr. Maulana Karenga is professor of the Department of Black Studies at California State Un...
Sarano Kelley public keynote speaker Sarano Kelley
Sarano Kelley is the founder of The Game and author of the book, The Game - Win Your Life in ...
Jackie Joyner Kersee public keynote speaker Jackie Joyner Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. Sports Illustrat...
Bernice King public keynote speaker Bernice King
Nationally and internationally known as one of the most powerful, motivating and life-changing ora...
Dr. Alveda King public keynote speaker Dr. Alveda King
Dr. Alveda King, niece of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, and daughter of the late slain civ...
Yusef Komunyakaa public keynote speaker Yusef Komunyakaa
Yusef Komunyakaa was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, in 1947. His numerous books of poems includ...
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu public keynote speaker Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu is an educational consultant, mentor, author and lecturer. With over 30 d...
Dr. Crystal Kuykendall public keynote speaker Dr. Crystal Kuykendall
Dr. Crystal Kuykendall is considered one of the most dynamic individuals of our time. A criti...
Spike Lee public keynote speaker Spike Lee
As a writer-director, actor, producer, author and educator, Spike Lee has revolutionized the ...
Dr. Loretta Long public keynote speaker Dr. Loretta Long
Loretta Long has been with Sesame Street since its first season and has enjoyed watching her ...
Bob Love public keynote speaker Bob Love
Suffering from severe stuttering most of his life, Bob Love went from successful Chicago Bull...
Mother Love public keynote speaker Mother Love
The multi-talented and "even more fabulous" Mother Love is on a mission to inform, educate ...
Dr. Julianne Malveaux public keynote speaker Dr. Julianne Malveaux
Recognized for her provocative, progressive and insightful observations, Dr. Julianne Malveaux...
Glenda Horton Manning public keynote speaker Glenda Horton Manning
Glenda Horton Manning is a native of North Carolina. She is a product of the Charlotte Meckl
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Mary Mary public keynote speaker Mary Mary
When it comes to urban gospel superstars Mary Mary, everything is done on a big scale. All of their...
Judge Greg Mathis public keynote speaker Judge Greg Mathis
The real-life story of Judge Greg Mathis is heartwarming and inspirational. Greg Mathis...
Thom McKinney public keynote speaker Thom McKinney
Watch the audience at one of Thom's presentations. They sit on the edge of their seats and le
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Dr. Lorraine Monroe public keynote speaker Dr. Lorraine Monroe
Institute (LMLI) was the founding principal of the renowned Frederick Douglass Academy in Central Ha...
Valerie Coleman Morris public keynote speaker Valerie Coleman Morris
Emmy award winning journalist, Valerie Coleman Morris is a former Business Anchor for CNN dom...
Troy Myree Sr. public keynote speaker Troy Myree Sr.
Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Troy Myree Sr. has called Cincinnati, OH home for the past 17...
Gil Noble public keynote speaker Gil Noble
Gil Noble, producer and host of WABC TV's weekly public affairs series, "Like It Is," is reco...
Roscoe Orman public keynote speaker Roscoe Orman
Roscoe Orman has been known to millions for nearly thirty years as 'Gordon' on the highly acc...
James Parker public keynote speaker James Parker
Through his spirited words and powerful insights James Parker has helped thousands tap into t...
Star Parker public keynote speaker Star Parker
Star Parker is the founder and president of a 501c3 non-profit think tank that provides a nat...
Dr. Steve Perry public keynote speaker Dr. Steve Perry
Best selling author, founder and director of a profoundly successful college preparation program fo...
Sidney Poitier public keynote speaker Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier was born dangerously premature at only three pounds on February 20, 1924, in M...
Kevin Powell public keynote speaker Kevin Powell
Kevin Powell is widely considered one of America's most important voices in these early year...
Ishmael Reed public keynote speaker Ishmael Reed
Author of twenty-five published books and six plays to date, Ishmael Reed is a novelist, poet...
Kimberly Reed public keynote speaker Kimberly Reed
CEO Trainer, Entrepreneur and Networking Guru, Kimberly S. Reed, Managing Partner of her own...
Patricia Russell-McCloud public keynote speaker Patricia Russell-McCloud
Patricia Russell-McCloud is a spellbinding professional orator identified by Black Enterprise...
Sonia Sanchez public keynote speaker Sonia Sanchez
Sonia Sanchez is a poet, mother, activist, professor, and international lecturer on black cul...
The Reverend Al Sharpton public keynote speaker The Reverend Al Sharpton
Rev. Al Sharpton is one of America's most-renowned civil rights leaders. Sharpton's s...
Russell Simmons public keynote speaker Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons is the most important businessman in the history of rap music. As co-founder ...
Glenn E. Singleton public keynote speaker Glenn E. Singleton
Glenn Eric Singleton is a product of public elementary and independent secondary school, S...
Tavis Smiley public keynote speaker Tavis Smiley
Some would say that an exclusive interview with the President of the United States, during one of th...
Ozzie Smith public keynote speaker Ozzie Smith
Ozzie Smith, known throughout baseball as "The Wizard," is arguably the best fielding shortst...
Mavis Staples public keynote speaker Mavis Staples
Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples possesses one of the most recognizable and treasured voi...
Tonea Stewart public keynote speaker Tonea Stewart
1999 Gabriel Award Winner Tonea Stewart, a native of Greenwood, Mississippi, has lived in Mo...
Vickie Stringer public keynote speaker Vickie Stringer
Queen of Hip-Hop Literature, Vickie Stringer has revolutionized the literary industry as a pi...
Sheryl Swoopes  public keynote speaker Sheryl Swoopes
Since the birth of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) in 1997, Sheryl Swoopes...
Clifton Taulbert public keynote speaker Clifton Taulbert
Clifton Taulbert is an internationally acclaimed author, lecturer and thought leader on the c
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Ephren W. Taylor II public keynote speaker Ephren W. Taylor II
Ephren Taylor is a Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author and the CEO of two publicly trade...
Susan Taylor public keynote speaker Susan Taylor
Susan L. Taylor is synonymous with Essence magazine, the brand she built—as its fashion and ...
Kay Toliver public keynote speaker Kay Toliver
Kay Toliver is first and foremost a teacher. Her teaching philosophy is simple: All children ...
Omar Tyree public keynote speaker Omar Tyree
Omar Tyree is deemed by many as a literary icon. The New York Times best-selling author, a ...
Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant public keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant
Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant's story reads like an epic adventure filled with near misses, struggl...
Rebecca Walker public keynote speaker Rebecca Walker
Considered one of the most audible voices of the young women's movement and named one of the future...
Vernon Wall public keynote speaker Vernon Wall
Vernon Wall has accumulated 20 years of professional Student Affairs experience at Iowa State...
Bernice Washington public keynote speaker Bernice Washington
Bernice J. Washington is a former executive with an International Pharmaceutical Company. Her...
Kerry Washington public keynote speaker Kerry Washington
Winner for "Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture" for Ray at the NAACP Image Awards in 2005 and...
Chef Lindsey Williams public keynote speaker Chef Lindsey Williams
Lindsey Williams, the grandson of Harlem's queen of soul food, Sylvia Woods, is a former reco...
Colonel Jim Williams public keynote speaker Colonel Jim Williams
A prostate cancer survivor, Colonel Jim Williams is the founder of a management consulting fi...
Dr. Walter Williams public keynote speaker Dr. Walter Williams
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Walter Williams holds a B.A. in economics from Califo...
JD Williams public keynote speaker JD Williams
From coast to coast, JD Williams has become widely known for his motivational message that de...
Desi Williamson public keynote speaker Desi Williamson
Desi Williamson beat the odds! Despite growing up in a world surrounded by poverty, drugs, an...
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