African-American Speakers

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.

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Tichina Arnold Actress Best Known for Martin and Everybody Hates Chris

Actress Tichina Arnold, who was born in New York in 1971, became well-known for playing Pam James alongside Martin Lawrence in the comedy Martin. Following Martin Arnold's appearances as a guest on So... Read More

Brittany Packnett Cunningham Black Lives Matter Activist

Brittany Packnett is an activist, educator, and organizer. Among her varied national work, she is Co-Founder of Campaign Zero and We The Protestors, and recently released The Resistance Manual with he... Read More

Wesley Lowery National Reporter at The Washington Post

He currently works as a national reporter covering law enforcement and justice for the Washington Post. Previously, he was an online reporter covering Congress for the Washington Post's The Fix and Po... 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

Ruha Benjamin Sociology and African American Studies Scholar

Ruha Benjamin is a sociology and African American studies scholar who examines the relationship between science, technology, medicine and society. She is the author of "People's Science: Bodies and... Read More

Rev. Jamal Harrison Bryant Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Jamal Harrison Bryant founded Empowerment Temple, the fastest-growing AME church in history. Despite starting with only 43 members, the church has grown to over 10,000 in just seven years, focusi... Read More

Sybrina Fulton Mother of Trayvon Martin

Sybrina Fulton dedicates her life to transforming personal tragedy into societal progress. Since Trayvon Martin, her multiple-year-old kid, died after the violent encounter in 2012, Fulton has emerged... 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

Gloria Ladson-Billings Retired Professor of Urban Education at the University of Wisconsin

Gloria Ladson-Billings was the Kellner Family Distinguished Professor in Urban Education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and is Faculty Affiliate in the Departments of Educational Po... Read More

Dr. Ruth Simmons President of Prairie View A&M University & Former President Emerita of Brown University

Ruth J. Simmons serves as President of Prairie View A& M University. She was President of Brown University from 2001-2012. Under her leadership Brown made significant strides in improving its stand... Read More