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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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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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Cullen Jones

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

NFL Hall of Famer, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist
Fee Range: $58,000–$94,000
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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Valorie Burton

Certified Personal, Executive Coach and Best-selling Author
Fee Range: $18,000–$25,000
Travels From: Georgia
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J.R. Martinez

Actor, Best-selling Author, Advocate; Wounded U.S. Army Veteran
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: Texas
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Dominique Dawes

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

Fee Range: $20,000–$33,000
Travels From: Florida
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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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Hoda Kotb

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

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

Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Co-founder of BET & President of WNBA's Washington Mystics
Fee: Inquire
Travels From: Virginia
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Chef Jeff Henderson

Award-Winning Chef, TV Personality & Bestselling Author
Fee Range: $20,000–$25,000
Travels From: Nevada
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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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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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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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Randal Pinkett

Founder, Chairman and CEO, BCT Partners Entrepreneur; Speaker & Author; Season 4 Winner of NBC's The Apprentice
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: New Jersey
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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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David Alan Grier

Actor; Comedian; Broadway Star
Fee: Inquire
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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