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.
Jeff Henderson Award-Winning Chef & Author of Cooked: My Journey from the Streets to the Stove
Chef Jeff Henderson is a chef best selling author and television host. As a child growing up in rough inner city neighborhoods Chef Jeff Henderson never imagined he would one day become the inspiratio... Read More
Jeff Johnson Communications Expert and Accomplished Journalist
An award-winning journalist, social activist, and political commentator, Jeff Johnson is well known for his conversations with world figures and his trailblazing efforts as a voice for positive social... Read More
Johnnetta Cole Former Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and Spelman College
One of the most powerful and well-regarded African American women in the US, Johnnetta B. Cole has a way with making history. She was the first female African American president of Spelman College, th... Read More
Jason Riley Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute & Columnist for the Wall Street Journal
Jason Riley is a columnist for the Wall Street Journal where he worked for more than 20 years writing opinion pieces on politics economics education immigration and race among other subjects. He
Janice Bryant Howroyd The First African American Woman to Own a One Billion Dollar Brand
Janice Bryant Howroyd is an entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She is founder and chief executive officer of The ActOne Group, the largest privately held, minority-... Read More
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Olympic Legend in Track and Field
As one of the most decorated female athletes of all-time Jackie Joyner-Kersee dominated the track and field circuit for 13 years and won three gold one silver and two bronze medals spanning four Olymp... Read More
Judy Smith America's No. 1 Crisis Management Expert and Inspiration for ABC's Hit Show, "Scandal"
The real-life inspiration behind ABC's hit political thriller series Scandal starring Kerry Washington, Judy Smith is the US's premier crisis management expert. As the founder and president of Smith &... Read More
Joan Higginbotham Former Astronaut and the Third African American Woman in Space
Joan Higginbotham began her career in 1987 at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida, as a Payload Electrical Engineer in the Electrical and Telecommunications Systems Division. Within six months she... Read More
Joy-Ann Reid MSNBC Correspondent and Host of "ReidOut"
Joy-Ann Reid is a national correspondent for MSNBC, host of “AM Joy” and “The Reid Report, and the author of the book Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Divide (William Morrow). Reid... Read More
Jessica Watkins NASA Astronaut and the First Black Woman on International Space Station Crew
NASA has chosen Jessica Watkins to be a member of the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class. Watkins completed two years of training as an astronaut candidate before reporting for duty in August 2017. The Co... Read More