Diversity, Inclusion

Top Diversity & Inclusion Speakers at Speakers.com

As our world shrinks, it is essential that we learn to embrace what makes us each unique. A diverse workforce can increase retention, productivity, and your organization’s ability to cope with change. Improve your organization’s responsiveness to an increasingly diverse customer base, improving relations with the surrounding community, increasing your team’s ability to cope with change, and expanding creativity. If your organization is looking for a diversity and inclusion speaker, be it Female, African American, Latino, Civil Rights, Social Justice, or an LGBTQ speaker, or a speaker for MLK Day, Speakers.com has the right speaker for you!

Ilyasah Shabazz

Human Rights Activist, Lecturer, Author and Daughter of Malcolm X

Human Rights Activist, Professor, Author and Daughter of Malcolm X Professor Ilyasah Shabazz promotes higher education for at-risk youth, interfaith dialogue to build bridges between cultures for young leaders of the world, and she participates in international humanitarian delegations. She […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
New York, United States


Shiza Shahid

Human Rights Activist, Social Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of The Malala Fund & Our Place, and Founder of NOW Ventures

Human Rights Activist, Social Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of The Malala Fund & Our Place, and Founder of NOW Ventures Shiza Shahid is a human rights activist. She is also a social entrepreneur. Shiza co-founded The Malala Fund and Our Place. She […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
California, United States


Al Sharpton

Renowned Civil Rights Leader

Renowned Civil Rights Leader The Reverend Al Sharpton is an internationally renowned civil rights leader, founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), which has more than 100 chapters across the country. Hailed by former President Barack Obama as […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
New York, United States


Sheetal Sheth

Actress and Activist

Actress and Activist Sheetal Sheth is an actress who is known for her wide range of roles in an impressive body of work in film, television, and theater. She has starred in many feature films, perhaps best known for starring […]

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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
New York, United States


Tavis Smiley

Popular Talk Show Host, Author, Political Commentator and Philanthropist

Popular Talk Show Host, Author, Political Commentator and Philanthropist From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, as a broadcaster, author, advocate, and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
California, United States


George Takei

Actor, Social Justice Activist & Social Media Superstar

Actor, Social Justice Activist & Social Media Superstar George Takei is a civil rights leader, social media superstar, Grammy-nominated recording artist, New York Times bestselling author, and pioneering actor. He has appeared in more than 40 feature films and hundreds […]

In-Person Fee Range
$50,000 or greater
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Travels From
New York, United States


Sondra Thiederman

One of the Nation's Leading Experts on Unconscious Bias, Workplace Diversity, and Cross-Cultural Business

One of the Nation’s Leading Experts on Unconscious Bias, Workplace Diversity, and Cross-Cultural Business Dr. Sondra Thiederman is one of the nation’s leading experts on workplace diversity, bias reduction, and cross-cultural business. She has brought 25 years of experience to […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
California, United States


Yvonne Thornton

Doctor Specializing in High-Risk Pregnancy and Author of the Pulitzer Prize-Nominated "The Ditchdiggers' Daughters,"

Doctor Specializing in High-Risk Pregnancy & Author of the Pulitzer Prize-Nominated The Ditchdiggers’ Daughters Dr. Yvonne S. Thornton MD is a double-board certified specialist in obstetrics, gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine and has risen to the academic rank of Professor of […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
New Jersey, United States


Baratunde Thurston

Comedian, Author, Entrepreneur, CEO & Co-Founder, Cultivated Wit, Former Politics and Digital Editor The Onion

Comedian, Author, Entrepreneur, and CEO &  Co-Founder, Cultivated Wit Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated writer, activist, and comedian who has worked for The Onion, produced for The Daily Show, advised the Obama White House, and cleaned bathrooms to pay for his […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
New York, United States


Dr. Helen Turnbull

CEO of Human Facets and Thought Leader on Global Inclusion & Diversity

CEO of Human Facets and Thought Leader on Global Inclusion & Diversity Dr. Turnbull is a world recognized Thought Leader in global inclusion and diversity. She has a deep knowledge and understanding of what it takes to create an inclusive […]

In-Person Fee Range
$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Florida, United States


Diversity, Inclusion

Top Diversity & Inclusion Speakers at Speakers.com

As our world shrinks, it is essential that we learn to embrace what makes us each unique. A diverse workforce can increase retention, productivity, and your organization’s ability to cope with change. Improve your organization’s responsiveness to an increasingly diverse customer base, improving relations with the surrounding community, increasing your team’s ability to cope with change, and expanding creativity. If your organization is looking for a diversity and inclusion speaker, be it Female, African American, Latino, Civil Rights, Social Justice, or an LGBTQ speaker, or a speaker for MLK Day, Speakers.com has the right speaker for you!

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