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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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Cullen Jones

2x Olympian and 4x Olympic medalist
Fee Range: $10,000–$25,000
Travels From: North Carolina
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Curtis Hill

Transformation Expert; Global Belonging Strategist; Executive Coach; Bestselling Author
Fee Range: $15,000–$32,000
Travels From: Illinois
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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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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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Crystal Washington

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

Grammy-Nominated Spoken Word Poet, Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Inventor of “Poetic Voice”, HBO Def Poetry & BET Lyric Café Alum
Fee Range: $50,000–$63,000
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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Usain Bolt

Eight-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Triple World-Record Holder, Fastest Man On Earth
Fee Range: $125,000–$250,000
Travels From: International
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Simone Biles

Olympic Gymnast: 8x Olympic Gold Medalist; Olympic Silver Medalist; 8x World Champion
Fee Range: $250,000–$438,000
Travels From: Texas
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Samuel D. Museus

Professor of Education Studies, Expert on Campus Diversity and Equity
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: California
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Eric Boles

Leadership Expert, Peak Performance Authority, Former NFL Wide Receiver
Fee Range: $19,500–$35,000
Travels From: Washington
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Herm Edwards

Former Head Coach, Arizona State University, KC Chiefs and NY Jets
Fee Range: $25,000–$32,000
Travels From: California
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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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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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Tia White

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Industry Executive and Visionary
Fee Range: $20,000–$45,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Star Bobatoon Esq.

Storyteller & Corporate Trainer
Fee Range: $10,000–$16,000
Travels From: Virginia
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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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Michael Jr.

Comedic Thought Leader
Fee Range: $35,000–$45,000
Travels From: Texas
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Sian Proctor

History-making SpaceX Astronaut; First Black Woman to Pilot a Spacecraft; Geoscientist, Poet and Artist
Fee Range: $18,000–$38,000
Travels From: Arizona
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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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Tererai Trent

Global Leadership & Corporate Keynote Speaker | Award-Winning Author | Educator | Humanitarian | Founder
Fee Range: $22,000–$40,000
Travels From: Virginia
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Ava DuVernay

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

CEO & Co-Founder of Hustle Clean, NFL Pro Bowl Running Back
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: Texas
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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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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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