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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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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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Yara Shahidi

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

Poet & Bestselling Author
Fee Range: $31,000–$50,000
Travels From: California
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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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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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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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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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Lenora Billings-Harris

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

Two Time Super Bowl Champion, Three Time Pro Bowler and NFL Hall of Famer
Fee Range: $25,000–$40,000
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–$250,000
Travels From: International
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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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Angela Rye

Attorney & NPR Political Analyst
Fee Range: $45,000–$63,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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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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Briana Scurry

Hall of Fame U.S. Goalkeeper; Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; World Cup Champion; Best-Selling Author
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: Virginia
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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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Yusef Salaam

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

Successful Ex-Offender; Prison Reentry Expert
Fee Range: $6,500–$8,000
Travels From: New York
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B. Bonin Bough

Marketing Expert, Former Chief Media and eCommerce Officer at Mondelēz International (formerly Kraft Foods)
Fee Range: $14,500–$25,000
Travels From: New York
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Risha Grant

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