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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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Freeman Hrabowski

President Emeritus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (1992-2022)
Fee Range: $15,000–$32,000
Travels From: Maryland
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Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Sudanese-Australian Writer, Broadcaster and Award-winning Social Advocate with a Background in Mechanical Engineering
Fee Range: $10,500–$20,000
Travels From: International
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Lawrence B. Jones, III

Conservative Commentator, Radio Host and Editor-in-Chief, Campus Reform
Fee Range: $8,000–$24,000
Travels From: Texas
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Darren Woodson

Former Dallas Cowboy | 3x Super Bowl Champion | Former ESPN Analyst | Entrepreneur | Real Estate Partner
Fee Range: $30,000–$50,000
Travels From: Texas
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Trevor Noah

Emmy Award-Winning Comedian & Bestselling Author Known for Hosting The Daily Show
Fee Range: $260,000–$375,000
Travels From: New York
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Linda Johnson Rice

Chairman, Johnson Publishing Company and Chairman Emeritus, EBONY Media Holdings
Fee Range: $18,000–$25,000
Travels From: Illinois
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Carla Harris

Vice Chairman, Wealth Management, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley; Author; Singer
Fee Range: $50,000–$65,000
Travels From: New York
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Valerie Jarrett

Chief Executive Officer, The Barack Obama Foundation
Fee Range: $30,000–$50,000
Travels From: New York
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Elizabeth Nyamayaro

Political Scientist; Humanitarian; Founder of @HeForShe Movement
Fee Range: $20,000–$25,000
Travels From: New York
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Jesse Williams

Actor, Producer, Writer
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: California
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Simone Biles

Olympic Gymnast: 4x Olympic Gold Medalist; Olympic Silver Medalist; 8x World Champion
Fee Range: $250,000–$438,000
Travels From: Texas
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Leslie Odom, Jr.

Award Winning Actor and Singer from the Broadway Hit, Hamilton
Fee Range: $80,000–$188,000
Travels From: New York
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Sampson Davis, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician, Author, and Frequent Medical Expert on Today and CNN
Fee Range: $15,000–$30,000
Travels From: New Jersey
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Gabrielle Union

Actress & Women’s Rights Activist
Fee Range: $100,000–$250,000
Travels From: California
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Kimberlé Crenshaw

Co-Founder & Exec. Director of the African American Policy Forum; Founder & Exec. Director of the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School
Fee Range: $50,000–$80,000
Travels From: New York
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Bennet Omalu, MD

First Doctor to Discover & Diagnose Chronic Brain Damage in NFL Athletes As Chronicled in the Film Concussion
Fee: $35,000
Travels From: California
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Warren Brown

Inspirational Entrepreneur and Founder of CakeLove, former host of the Food Network's Sugar Rush
Fee: $10,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Judy Smith

Crisis Management Expert, Real Life Inspiration for the Hit ABC Drama Scandal
Fee Range: $25,000–$38,000
Travels From: California
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Myrtle Potter

Chief Executive Officer at Sumitovant Biopharma, and former President & COO at Genentech
Fee Range: $30,000–$40,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Sekou Andrews

GRAMMY-nominated artist; “Hamilton Meets TED” keynotes
Fee Range: $50,000–$63,000
Travels From: California
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Wade Davis

From former NFL Cornerback to LGBTQ Advocate
Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: California
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Fonzworth Bentley

Hip Hop Artist, Entertainer and Fashion Designer; Host of MTV’s “From G’s to Gents”
Fee: Inquire
Travels From: California
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Daymond John

Founder and CEO of FUBU and TV Personality on ABC'S Shark Tank
Fee Range: $35,000–$94,000
Travels From: Florida
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Marc Lamont Hill

Host of BET News
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: New York
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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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