Welcome to the captivating world of African-American Speakers, where powerful voices and inspiring narratives take center stage. At SpeakerBookingAgency, we take immense pride in presenting a curated selection of African-American thought leaders, influencers, and trailblazers who have shattered barriers and left an indelible mark on society. Our handpicked roster includes motivational keynotes, impactful presentations, and thought-provoking talks that embrace diversity, foster inclusion, and inspire positive change.
Whether you're hosting corporate events, conferences, educational institutions, or community gatherings, our African-American speakers deliver captivating and inclusive presentations that empower audiences to shape an equitable future.
Kimberly Latrice Jones Activist & Co-Author “I’m Not Dying With You Tonight”
Kimberly L. Jones is a former bookseller who now hosts the Atlanta chapter of the popular Well Read Black Girl book club, as well as the Decatur Book Festival's infamous, viral sensation, the YA Truth... Read More
Terri Broussard Williams Amazon's Head of Social Justice Policy & Partnerships
Terri Broussard Williams is a highly-regarded lobbyist, philanthropist, and professional speaker with two decades of experience aiding leaders and organizations in fostering systemic change toward the... Read More
Carri Twigg Founding Partner and Head of Development for Culture House Media
Carri Twigg is a well-known media influencer, producer, and strategist with a wealth of experience in media and politics. Having served in various capacities in Barack Obama's administration, Twigg no... Read More
Kwame Anthony Appiah Public Intellectual and Professor of Philosophy and Law, New York University
Kwame Anthony Appiah is a captivating and well-informed intellectual who invites us to challenge tangible and perceived limitations that separate us and embrace our shared humanity. Named as one of Fo... Read More
Walter Mosley Bestselling Novelist Known for His Crime Fiction Books
Walter Mosley is a famous author whose works focus on the experiences of black men in America. He views the absence of complex and fully formed black male characters in contemporary literature as a pr... Read More
Ayo Tometi Co-Founder of the Black Lives Matter Movement, Feminist and Human Rights Activist
Ayọ Tometi, formerly known as Opal, is recognized as a prominent feminist activist and has become a worldwide icon in human rights. Being one of the three co-founders of the Black Lives Matter movemen... Read More
Fred Moten Poet Specializing in African American Literature and Creative Writing
Fred Moten is author of In the Break: The Aesthetics of the Black Radical Tradition (University of Minnesota Press) Hughson’s Tavern (Leon Works) B. Jenkins (Duke University Press) The Feel Trio (Lett... Read More
Tricia Hersey Poet and Activist, Founder of The Nap Ministry, Racial and Social Justice Advocate
When you see Tricia Hersey's artwork, you are seeing a practice that is unrestrained and defies the boundaries that are frequently created between different disciplines, approaches, and schools of tho... Read More
Dapper Dan Legendary Fashion Designer
Dapper Dan, an African American fashion designer and haberdasher from Harlem, New York, was born Daniel Day on August 8, 1944. With clientele like Eric B. & Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, LL Cool J, and Jay-Z ov... Read More
Keisha Lance Bottoms Mayor of Atlanta (2018-2022) and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement (2022-2023)
American lawyer and politician Keisha Lance Bottoms presided as Atlanta, Georgia's 60th mayor from 2018 to 2022. In 2017, she won a mayoral election. She represented a portion of Southwest Atlanta as... Read More