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Black Keynote Speakers

Book Black and African American speakers who bring authority, lived experience and achievement to conversations about history, leadership and social progress. Our roster includes activists, executives, educators, athletes, authors and recognised public figures with compelling perspectives on Black culture, civil rights, representation, resilience and success.

Black History Month speakers are available for corporate programmes, schools, universities and community events in the United States and internationally. Their keynotes can honour historic contributions while connecting them to modern leadership, equality and opportunity. We also represent Black public speakers for year-round business, motivational and inclusion events.

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Stephen A. Smith

Famed Sports TV Personality, Journalist and Podcaster; Expert in Leadership and Personal Branding
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Travels From: Pennsylvania
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Jimmy Butler

Five-Time NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist
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Travels From: California
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Zion Clark

Human Phenomenon; Professional Athlete; Mental Health Advocate; Social Influencer
Fee Range: $25,000–$35,000
Travels From: California
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Dwayne Wade

NBA Champion, Former Miami Heat Guard & Entrepreneur
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Travels From: California
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Wendee Lee Curtis

Veteran News Anchor and Broadway Performer; Emcee and Moderator
Fee Range: $10,000–$12,000
Travels From: Illinois
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Tyler James Williams

2023 Golden Globe Winner “Gregory Eddie" in the Hit Award-Winning Series, Abbott Elementary
Fee Range: $18,000–$62,000
Travels From: New York
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Nicole Thompson

Educator, Author & Humanitarian Committed to Serving Urban Youth
Fee Range: $7,000–$15,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Shontavia Johnson

International Expert in Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property & Economic Development
Fee Range: $10,000–$10,000
Travels From: South Carolina
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Candace Doby

Leadership Development Strategist Offering Practical Tools to Build a Courage-Ready Culture and High-Performing Team
Fee Range: $14,000–$18,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Daveed Diggs

Tony & Grammy-Winning Actor, Writer, and Producer
Fee Range: $50,000–$75,000
Travels From: California
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Lamar Odom

Former NBA Member of the Los Angeles Lakers; Mental Health and Recovery Speaker
Fee Range: $25,000–$30,000
Travels From: California
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Merline Saintil

Co-founder, Black Women on Boards; Lead Director of Rocket Lab, A Space Exploration Company
Fee Range: $68,500–$68,500
Travels From: California
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Ruth Pointer

Award Winning Entertainer & Mental Health Advocate
Fee Range: $25,000–$30,000
Travels From: Massachusetts
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Mohamed Massaquoi

Strategic Partner in Transformation; Former NFL Wide Receiver; Amputee; Founder of VESSOL
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: Georgia
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Jacqueline Walters, MD

Owner of Comprehensive Women's OB/GYN; Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor; Cast Member of Bravo's "Married to Medicine"
Fee Range: $30,000–$44,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Kwame Onwuachi

James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Author of Notes from a Young Black Chef & Executive Producer at FOOD & WINE Magazine
Fee Range: $25,000–$50,000
Travels From: New York
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Speech Thomas

2x Grammy Award Winning Founder and Lead Singer of the 4X Platinum Hip-Hop Collective Arrested Development
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Kudzi Chikumbu

VP of Creator Partnerships, Tubi; Digital Marketing Leader & Former Head of Creator Marketing at TikTok
Fee Range: $20,000–$33,000
Travels From: California
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Leymah Gbowee

2011 Nobel Peace Laureate, Liberian Peace Activist & Women's Rights Advocate
Fee Range: $30,000–$35,000
Travels From: New York
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India Arie

Four-Time Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Actress, and Record Producer
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: Tennessee
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Noella West

2020 Nurse Practitioner of the Year; APP Manager for Medical Surgical and Neuroscience
Fee Range: $11,000–$14,500
Travels From: Florida
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Jennifer Keitt

CEO of the Keitt Institute: A Center for Emotional Development and Well-being, Emotion Coach & Chief Empowerment Officer
Fee Range: $10,000–$16,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Sheri Prentiss, MD

Breast Cancer Survivor, Physician, Speaker, Author, When Everything Changed: My Journey from Physician to Patient
Fee Range: $10,000–$20,000
Travels From: Illinois
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Ivan Joseph

Award-Winning Performance + Self-Confidence Coach | Leadership and Cultural Transformation Expert
Fee Range: $7,000–$12,500
Travels From: International
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Black History Month guest speakers

A Black History Month speaker can explore a particular historic movement, personal journey or area of achievement. For a stronger event, match the speaker’s expertise to the audience and connect the keynote to a wider programme of learning, discussion or organisational action.

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