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Black Keynote Speakers

Discover inspiring and dynamic Black and African American keynote speakers for your event. Our roster of black motivational speakers brings a unique perspective and valuable insights to any event. From influential activists to empowering Black females, we highlight talented and inspiring individuals who are making waves in their respective fields. Browse our selection of speakers and find the perfect voice for your next conference, seminar, or workshop.

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Eric Boles

Leadership Expert, Peak Performance Authority, Former NFL Wide Receiver
Fee Range: $19,500–$25,000
Travels From: Washington
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Julianne Malveaux

Economist, Author and Political Commentator
Fee Range: $10,000–$14,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Cullen Jones

2x Olympian and 4x Olympic medalist
Fee Range: $10,000–$25,000
Travels From: North Carolina
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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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Dale E. Jones

Leadership Development, Moral Leadership and Inclusive Culture as a Competitive Advantage for Success


Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Natalie Nixon

Creativity Strategist & CEO of Figure 8 Thinking
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: Pennsylvania
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Rick Rigsby

Author of Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout, and Award Winning Journalist, Regular TV Media Contributor
Fee Range: $15,000–$30,000
Travels From: Texas
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Jordan Babineaux

Former NFL Player Turned Mindset Coach, Facilitator, & Best-Selling Author
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: Washington
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Jimmy Butler

Five-Time NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist
Fee: Inquire
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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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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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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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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India Arie

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

Workplace Culture Expert
Fee Range: $17,000–$25,000
Travels From: Colorado
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Elana Meyers Taylor

Three-Time Olympic Bobsledding Medalist
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: Texas
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Michael Jr.

Comedic Thought Leader
Fee Range: $30,000–$45,000
Travels From: Texas
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Ruthie Foster

Texan Singer-songwriter of Blues and Folk Music
Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: Texas
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Princess Sarah Culberson

Sierra Leone Princess, Author, Humanitarian, Trumpet Award Recipient
Fee Range: $17,000–$20,000
Travels From: California
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Brandon Leake

Youth Educator, Spoken Word Poet and Winner of the 2020 Season of America's Got Talent
Fee: Inquire
Travels From: California
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Kathryn Finney

Entrepreneur, White House Champion of Change & National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Bestselling Author, "Build the Damn Thing”
Fee: $25,000
Travels From: Illinois
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Olympia LePoint

Award-Winning Author, Former NASA Scientist, & TED Speaker
Fee Range: $18,000–$20,000
Travels From: California
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B. Bonin Bough

Marketing Expert, Former Chief Media and eCommerce Officer at Mondelēz International (formerly Kraft Foods)
Fee Range: $35,000–$50,000
Travels From: New York
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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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Elizabeth Nyamayaro

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

Actress & Women’s Rights Activist
Fee Range: $100,000–$250,000
Travels From: California
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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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Shaun Harper, PhD

Provost Professor of Management and Organization; Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership; USC Race and Equity Center Executive Director
Fee Range: $14,000–$30,000
Travels From: California
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Melody Barnes

Assistant to the President and Director, the White House Domestic Policy Council (2009-2012)
Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: Virginia
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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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Wade Davis

From former NFL Cornerback to LGBTQ Advocate
Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: California
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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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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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Marc Lamont Hill

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

Decathlon Olympic Gold Medalist
Fee Range: $12,000–$14,000
Travels From: Arizona
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Blair Underwood

Actor, Activist & Philanthropist
Fee Range: $90,000–$150,000
Travels From: California
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Shawn Harper

Former NFL football player, CEO/Business Owner, Best-selling author, Life Coach
Fee Range: $8,500–$20,000
Travels From: Ohio
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Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour

America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot, Former Marine & Cop; Author, Zero to Breakthrough
Fee Range: $35,000–$50,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Charles Payne

Founder, CEO and Chief Analyst of Wall Street Strategies; FOX Business News Host, “ Making Money with Charles Payne”
Fee Range: $18,000–$38,000
Travels From: New York
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Boyce Watkins

Financial Expert & Social Activist; “The People's Scholar"
Fee Range: $7,000–$25,000
Travels From: Illinois
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Marshawn Evans Daniels

Reinvention Strategist, Influence Expert and Best-Selling Author known as The Godfidence® Coach
Fee Range: $20,000–$40,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Donna Brazile

American Political Strategist, Campaign Manager, Political Analyst, Author, and Fox News Contributor
Fee Range: $12,000–$25,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Roland Martin

Host/Managing Editor, News One Now
Fee Range: $25,000–$45,000
Travels From: Illinois
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Jeff Henderson

Inspiring Celebrity Chef, Star of Flip My Food with Chef Jeff & Author of If You Can See It, You Can Be It
Fee Range: $12,500–$25,000
Travels From: Nevada
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Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu

Race & Gender Justice Activist; Daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Fee Range: $12,500–$15,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Chris Gardner

Entrepreneur; Private Equity Investor; Inspiration for the Movie The Pursuit of Happyness
Fee Range: $50,000–$94,000
Travels From: Illinois
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Rebecca Walker

Feminist Visionary & Best Selling Author
Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: California
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David Alan Grier

Actor; Comedian; Broadway Star
Fee: Inquire
Travels From: California
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Joetta Clark

4-Time Olympian; Author, Motivator; Leading Authority on Achievement & Health/Wellness
Fee Range: $13,000–$25,000
Travels From: New Jersey
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Angela Davis

Legendary Human Rights Activist
Fee Range: $30,000–$60,000
Travels From: California
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Judge Glenda Hatchett

Authority on Juvenile & Social Issues and Star of TV Shows Judge Hatchett and The Verdict
Fee Range: $15,000–$32,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Wayne Brady

Emmy-Winning Actor, Producer, Musician, Mental Health Advocate
Fee Range: $90,000–$156,000
Travels From: California
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Iyanla Vanzant

Radio & Television Personality; Inspirational Speaker
Fee Range: $60,000–$120,000
Travels From: Maryland
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Three-Time Olympic Heptathlon Gold Medalist, Widely Regarded as “The World’s Greatest Female Athlete”
Fee Range: $20,000–$45,000
Travels From: Missouri
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Valorie Burton

Certified Personal, Executive Coach and Best-selling Author
Fee Range: $18,000–$23,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Trent Shelton

Former NFL Wide Receiver; Founder, RehabTime; Author of The Greatest You: Face Reality, Release Negativity, and Live Your Purpose
Fee Range: $50,000–$44,000
Travels From: Texas
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Briana Scurry

Hall of Fame U.S. Goalkeeper; Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; World Cup Champion; Best-Selling Author, My Greatest Save: The Brave, Barrier-Breaking Journey of a World Champion Goalkeeper
Fee Range: $14,000–$25,000
Travels From: Virginia
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Simon T. Bailey

Corporate Motivation, Sales, Employee Engagement & Customer Experience Expert
Fee Range: $15,000–$35,000
Travels From: Florida
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JR Martinez

Actor, Best-selling Author, Advocate; Wounded U.S. Army Veteran
Fee Range: $25,000–$32,000
Travels From: Texas
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Lolo Jones

2008 & 2012 Olympic Hurdler, 2014 Olympic Bobsledder, Author
Fee Range: $20,000–$32,000
Travels From: Iowa
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Magic Johnson

Legendary Hall of Fame NBA Basketball Player; CEO, Magic Johnson Enterprises
Fee Range: $150,000–$300,000
Travels From: California
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Yusef Salaam

Criminal Justice Advocate, Member of "Central Park Five"
Fee Range: $31,000–$32,000
Travels From: New York
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Cornel West

Professor, Activist, Provocative Public Intellectual & Groundbreaking Author
Fee Range: $40,000–$75,000
Travels From: California
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Tererai Trent

Author, The Awakened Woman; Internationally Recognized Voice for Women and Quality Education
Fee Range: $22,000–$40,000
Travels From: Virginia
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Wesley Hamilton

Accessibility & Inclusion Strategist
Fee Range: $10,000–$17,000
Travels From: Missouri
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Alfre Woodard

Emmy Award-Winning Actress & Activist
Fee Range: $62,000–$90,000
Travels From: New Hampshire
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Laila Ali

Boxing Champion, Beauty & Lifestyle Brand CEO, Daughter of Muhammad Ali; Olympian
Fee Range: $69,000–$106,000
Travels From: Georgia
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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: $15,000–$30,000
Travels From: Georgia
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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: Inquire
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Neil Pasricha

Authority on the Relationship Between Leadership and Happiness; Author of Five #1 International Best Sellers
Fee Range: $30,000–$50,000
Travels From: Inquire
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Ray Lewis

NFL Hall of Famer, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist
Fee Range: $58,000–$94,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Carla Hall

Chef, Best Selling Author and Television Personality
Fee Range: $32,000–$68,500
Travels From: New York
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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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Gladys Knight

R&B Soul Singer-Songwriter, Actress, Businesswomen, Humanitarian and Author
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: Nevada
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Walter Bond

Former NBA Star, Entrepreneur, and America's Accountability Leader
Fee Range: $20,000–$25,000
Travels From: Florida
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Derreck Kayongo

Global Soap Project Founder, CNN Hero, and Former CEO of the Center for Civil and Human Rights
Fee Range: $10,000–$15,000
Travels From: Georgia
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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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Emmitt Smith

#1 Leading Rusher in NFL History, 3 Time Super Bowl Champion, Dancing with the Stars Champion
Fee Range: $40,000–$75,000
Travels From: Texas
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Herm Edwards

Former Head Coach, Arizona State University, KC Chiefs and NY Jets
Fee Range: $25,000–$35,000
Travels From: California
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Omar Johnson

Marketing and Branding Expert, Founder at ØPUS United, Former CMO at Beats by Dre, and Former VP Marketing at Apple
Fee Range: $25,000–$50,000
Travels From: California
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Giancarlo Esposito

Award-Winning Actor & Broadway Star
Fee: Inquire
Travels From: California
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Dr. Brenda Combs, Ed.D

Ambassador of Inspiration
Fee Range: $7,500–$15,000
Travels From: Arizona
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Holly Robinson Peete

Actress, Author and Activist
Fee Range: $37,000–$60,000
Travels From: California
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Crystal Washington

Futurist, Author, and Technology Strategist
Fee Range: $25,000–$25,000
Travels From: Texas
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Trevor Noah

Emmy Award-Winning Comedian & Bestselling Author Known for Hosting The Daily Show
Fee Range: $250,000–$300,000
Travels From: New York
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Tia White

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Industry Executive and Visionary
Fee Range: $18,000–$50,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Allyson Felix

Most Decorated U.S. Track & Field Olympic Athlete; Entrepreneur and Founder, Sash
Fee Range: $75,000–$125,000
Travels From: California
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Leland Melvin

Astronaut & Space Thought Leader
Fee Range: $25,000–$44,000
Travels From: Virginia
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Marcus Collins

Culture Expert, Award-Winning Marketer, Bestselling Author, and Professor in Residence at Tik Tok
Fee Range: $17,000–$25,000
Travels From: Michigan
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Wema Hoover

Former Google Executive, Global Thought Leader, Innovation and Culture Expert and Executive Coach
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: New York
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Drew Pearson

Former Dallas Cowboy Receiver
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: Texas
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Hill Harper

Accomplished Film, TV & Stage Actor; Star of Hit Drama CSI: NY; Award-winning Author; Urban Scholar
Fee Range: $50,000–$94,000
Travels From: Washington
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Omekongo Dibinga

Award-winning Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion Strategist
Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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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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Hoda Kotb

Bestselling Author & Beloved Host; Former Co-Anchor, NBC News' TODAY
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: New York
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Daymond John

Founder and CEO of FUBU and TV Personality on ABC'S Shark Tank
Fee Range: $35,000–$85,000
Travels From: Florida
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Van Jones

CNN Host and Dream Corps Founder
Fee Range: $43,000–$63,000
Travels From: California
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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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Ava DuVernay

Award-Winning Director
Fee Range: $125,000–$200,000
Travels From: California
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JJ Birden

Former NFL Pro Turned Motivational Speaker
Fee Range: $20,000–$20,000
Travels From: Arizona
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Dwayne Wade

NBA Champion, Former Miami Heat Guard & Entrepreneur
Fee: Inquire
Travels From: California
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Inky Johnson

Sports Motivational Speaker, Former College Football Player
Fee Range: $25,000–$56,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Cassandra Worthy

Growth Enabler, Founder & CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global
Fee Range: $40,000–$50,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Dion Flynn

Improvisor, Comedian, Performer
Fee Range: $20,000–$25,000
Travels From: New York
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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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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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Sharon Allison-Ottey, MD

Award-Winning Women's Health Advocate, Physician & Author
Fee Range: $5,000–$12,000
Travels From: Maryland
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Bernice King

CEO, The King Center, Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fee Range: $25,000–$35,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Ice-T

Rapper & Actor, Law & Order: SUV
Fee Range: $50,000–$125,000
Travels From: New Jersey
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Neal Petersen

Extreme Adventurer, Award-Winning Author, International Keynote Speaker
Fee: $25,000
Travels From: South Carolina
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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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Lisa Nichols

Speaker and Best Selling Author
Fee Range: $60,000–$107,000
Travels From: California
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Julian Phillips

Emmy Award winning News Anchor, Host, Motivational Speaker, Media Consultant and Celebrity Chef
Fee: $8,000
Travels From: New York
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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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Randy Kearse

Successful Ex-Offender; Prison Reentry Expert
Fee Range: $6,500–$8,000
Travels From: New York
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Angela Bassett

Award Winning Actress; Executive Producer in Television and Film; Recipient of NAACP Image Awards
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: California
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Curtis Hill

Transformational Speaker | Global Belonging Strategist | Executive Coach | Bestselling Author
Fee Range: $15,000–$32,000
Travels From: Illinois
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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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Stephen A. Smith

Famed Sports TV Personality, Journalist and Podcaster; Expert in Leadership and Personal Branding
Fee: Inquire
Travels From: Pennsylvania
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Frans Johansson

Diversity and Innovation Thought Leader; Best-Selling Author, The Medici Effect and The Click Moment
Fee Range: $15,000–$35,000
Travels From: New York
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Randal Pinkett

Founder, Chairman and CEO, BCT Partners Entrepreneur; Speaker & Author; Season 4 Winner of NBC's The Apprentice
Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: New Jersey
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Dominique Dawes

Three-time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner

Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: Florida
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Cam Awesome

12-Time National Champion Heavyweight Olympic Boxer and former Team USA Captain
Fee Range: $7,500–$10,000
Travels From: Inquire
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Wendee Lee Curtis

Veteran News Anchor and Broadway Performer; Emcee and Moderator
Fee Range: $7,500–$10,000
Travels From: Illinois
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Star Bobatoon Esq.

Storyteller & Corporate Trainer
Fee Range: $10,000–$20,000
Travels From: Virginia
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Kevin Ahmaad Jenkins

One Of America’s Emerging Voices on Race, Racism, & Medicine
Fee Range: $10,000–$15,000
Travels From: Pennsylvania
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Lenora Billings-Harris

Diversity and Inclusion Expert
Fee Range: $18,000–$25,000
Travels From: North Carolina
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Misty Copeland

First African American Female Principal Dancer with the Prestigious American Ballet Theatre
Fee Range: $37,000–$94,000
Travels From: New York
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Adolph Brown

"The World's Greatest Edu-tainer"
Fee Range: $10,000–$20,000
Travels From: Virginia
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Justin Forsett

CEO & Co-Founder of Hustle Clean, NFL Pro Bowl Running Back
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: Texas
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Coach Ken Carter

Coach; Author; Educator; Inspiration for the Film, "Coach Carter"
Fee Range: $8,000–$20,000
Travels From: Texas
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Michael C Bush

Workplace Culture Authority; CEO of Great Place to Work
Fee Range: $35,000–$45,000
Travels From: California
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Les Brown

Motivational Icon, Former Politician, and Author
Fee Range: $56,000–$110,000
Travels From: Florida
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Elaine Welteroth

Award-Winning Journalist, NYT Bestselling Author, Judge on Project Runway
Fee Range: $32,000–$60,000
Travels From: New York
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Valerie Jarrett

Former Senior Advisor, Obama Administration; Bestselling Author; Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement; and Chair of the White House Council for Women and Girls (2009-2017)
Fee Range: $30,000–$50,000
Travels From: New York
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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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Marcus Bullock

Entrepreneur, Justice Reform Advocate, TED Speaker
Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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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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Daryl Davis

Renowned Rock/Blues Musician, Conflict Navigator, Unifier, and Author
Fee Range: $15,500–$18,500
Travels From: Maryland
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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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Kudzi Chikumbu

Global Head of Creator Marketing, TikTok
Fee Range: $18,000–$25,000
Travels From: California
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Keisha Lance Bottoms

Mayor of Atlanta (2018-2022)
Fee Range: $20,000–$38,000
Travels From: Georgia
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John Imah

Entrepreneur, Tech Advisor, Gaming & Brand Strategy Expert
Fee Range: $10,000–$20,000
Travels From: California
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Katrina Adams

First African American to lead the United States Tennis Association (USTA)
Fee Range: $8,500–$14,000
Travels From: New York
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Hisham Tawfiq

Actor, Retired FDNY Firefighter & Former United States Marine Corps
Fee Range: $14,000–$20,000
Travels From: New York
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Jemele Hill

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist; Host, "Jemele Hill is Unbothered"
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: Michigan
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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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Simone Biles

Olympic Gymnast: 4x Olympic Gold Medalist; Olympic Silver Medalist; 8x World Champion
Fee Range: $200,000–$375,000
Travels From: Texas
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Risha Grant

Inclusive Culture Expert
Fee Range: $20,000–$20,000
Travels From: Oklahoma
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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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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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Tara Setmayer

CNN Political Commentator; ABC News Contributor;Harvard Institute of Politics Resident Fellow
Fee Range: $20,000–$20,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Richard Fowler

Host, The Richard Fowler Show, Fox News Contributor, Democratic Messaging & Millennial Engagement Expert
Fee Range: $15,000–$23,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Shola Richards

Resilience Speaker, Founder and CEO; Go Together Global
Fee Range: $17,000–$35,000
Travels From: California
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Errin Haines

Editor at Large & Co-Founder, The 19th
Fee Range: $20,000–$25,000
Travels From: Pennsylvania
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Marcia Chatelain

Author and Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University
Fee Range: $22,000–$50,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Nile Rogers

Music Producer, Composer and Guitarist
Fee Range: $63,000–$73,000
Travels From: New York
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Butterscotch Clinton

Empowerment Speaker, Singer, Beatboxer, Musician & Activist
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: California
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Audie Cornish

Host, NPR’s All Things Considered
Fee Range: $16,000–$25,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Amber Ruffin

Emmy Nominated Host, Peacock’s Amber Ruffin Show
Fee Range: $31,000–$63,000
Travels From: New York
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Amanda Seales

The Host, Smart Funny & Black
Fee Range: $25,000–$90,000
Travels From: California
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Kira Banks

Expert in Race, Racial Identity and Intergroup Relationships
Fee Range: $13,000–$16,000
Travels From: Missouri
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Ron Williams

Former Charman & CEO of Aetna; Transformational Business Leadership Expert
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: Florida
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Patti Rose

President & Founder, Rose Consulting, Author & President, Yale Black Alumni Association, South Florida
Fee Range: $5,500–$10,000
Travels From: Florida
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Janet Stovall

Manager of Executive Communications, UPS; FORTUNE 500 Executive Speechwriter; Diversity & Inclusion Advocate
Fee Range: $30,000–$40,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Minda Harts

Women in Business Speaker, Career Revolutionary
Fee Range: $15,000–$32,000
Travels From: California
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Ijeoma Oluo

Author and Race Educator
Fee Range: $25,000–$35,000
Travels From: Washington
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Yara Shahidi

Star, ABC’s Black-ish & Freeform’s Grown-ish
Fee Range: $93,000–$125,000
Travels From: California
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Cleo Wade

Poet & Bestselling Author
Fee Range: $31,000–$50,000
Travels From: California
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Claude Steele

Social Psychologist, Expert on Stereotype Threat and Minority Topics, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University
Fee Range: $8,000–$15,000
Travels From: California
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Terrell Davis

Two Time Super Bowl Champion, Three Time Pro Bowler and NFL Hall of Famer
Fee: $30,000
Travels From: California
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Usain Bolt

Six-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Triple World-Record Holder, Fastest Man On Earth
Fee Range: $125,000–$300,000
Travels From: International
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Angela Rye

Attorney & NPR Political Analyst
Fee Range: $45,000–$63,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Minnijean Brown Trickey

Civil Rights Legend Who Helped Desegregate Public Schools; Member of the Little Rock Nine
Fee Range: $14,000–$25,000
Travels From: Arkansas
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Samuel D. Museus

Professor of Education Studies, Expert on Campus Diversity and Equity
Fee Range: $14,000–$18,000
Travels From: California
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Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, MD

Professor of Medicine & Advocate for Health Equity and Inclusion
Fee Range: $14,000–$25,000
Travels From: Michigan
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W. Kamau Bell

Acclaimed Satirist and Sociopolitical Comedian
Fee Range: $63,000–$111,000
Travels From: California
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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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Jesse Williams

Actor, Producer, Writer
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: California
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Leslie Odom, Jr.

Award Winning Actor and Singer from the Broadway Hit, Hamilton
Fee Range: $65,000–$157,000
Travels From: New York
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Willie Jolley

Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker, Author, Popular TV and Radio Personality
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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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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Ayo Tometi

Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Fee Range: $25,000–$50,000
Travels From: New York
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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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