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Category: Black History Month
During the month of February, our nation celebrates the many achievements by black Americans and recognizes the central role of African Americans in U.S. history and culture. It's not too late to book an inspiring Black History Month keynote speaker! Contact Speakers.com today for the perfect keynote speaker, virtual or live, for your next Black History Month event.
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Desmond Clark
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Entrepreneur Speaker, Philanthropist, Former All-Pro Tight End for the Chicago Bears
Entrepreneur Speaker, Philanthropist, Former All-Pro Tight End for the Chicago Bears Desmond Clark has built a strong reputation as a former NFL player with the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago Bears. Desmond has taken his leadership skills from on …
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Illinois, United States
Dominique Dawes
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Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner
Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner Dominique Dawes is best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast who competed in three Olympic Games, winning team medals in all three Olympic Games becoming …
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Maryland, United States
Vonetta Flowers
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First African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal
First-Ever African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal On February 19, 2002, people in Alabama were glued to their TV’s, curious to see how the state’s only bobsledder would perform against the rest of the world. In …
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Florida, United States
Beverly Gooden
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#WhyIStayed Creator, Domestic Violence Activist, Consultant & Writer
#WhyIStayed Creator, Domestic Violence Activist, Consultant & Writer Beverly Gooden is an award-winning social activist, speaker, women’s health advocate, content creator, and originator of a viral Twitter movement. #WhyIStayed was named by TIME as one of the Top 10 Hashtags …
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Texas, United States
Daymond John
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Successful Entrepreneur, Marketing & Branding Expert, Founder of FUBU clothing brand and Star of ABC's Shark Tank
Business Leader, Marketing & Branding Expert, Founder of FUBU clothing brand and Star of ABC’s Shark Tank An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his …
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New York, United States
Magic Johnson
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LA Lakers Legend, NBA Hall of Famer, CEO, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur
LA Lakers Legend, NBA Hall of Famer, CEO, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, an investment conglomerate that provides high-quality products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse …
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California, United States
Jacqueline Joyner Kersee
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Considered by many to be "The World’s Greatest Female Athlete."
Olympic Gold Medalist, Widely Regarded as “The World’s Greatest Female Athlete” Jackie Joyner-Kersee is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. Sports Illustrated for Women voted Jackie Female Athlete of the 20th Century and ESPN named her one …
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Missouri, United States
Dr. Bernice A. King
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Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lawyer, Minister and Author
Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lawyer, Minister and Author Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, orator, peace advocate, and Chief Executive Officer of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King …
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Georgia, United States
Judge Victoria Pratt
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Judge, Lawyer, Professor, and Renowned Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
Judge, Lawyer, Professor, and Renowned Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Driven. Innovative. Inspiring. These are a few of the words used to describe Judge Victoria Pratt who has gained national and international acclaim for her commitment to reforming the criminal justice …
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New Jersey, United States
Dr. Carol Swain
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Civil Rights Commentator, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author
Civil Rights Commentator, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author From high school dropout to teenage wife and mother to highly accomplished university professor and public intellectual, Dr. Carol Swain is passionate about empowering others to confidently raise their voices in …
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South Dakota, United States
Alice Walker
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of The Color Purple and Activist
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of The Color Purple and Activist Alice Walker is an internationally celebrated writer, poet and activist whose books include seven novels, four collections of short stories, four children’s books, and volumes of essays and poetry. She won …
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California, United States
Cornel West
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Renowned Public Intellectual, Professor, and Groundbreaking Author of Race Matters and Democracy Matters
Renowed Public Intellectual, Professor, and Groundbreaking Author of Race Matters and Democracy Matters Cornel West is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. Professor West is now at Union Theological Seminary, in New York City, where he has previously taught. He …
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$50,000 or greater
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New Jersey, United States
Deborah Archer
President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) The first person of color to lead America’s premiere civil rights and civil liberties organization in its over 100-year history, Deborah Archer is a leading civil rights and civil liberties advocate, civil …
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New York, United States
Samuel Betances
Diversity Consultant, Educator, and Sociologist
Diversity Consultant, Educator, and Sociologist Dr. Samuel Betances has decades of experience inspiring teams of people to aim high, appreciate their differences and work together toward a better future. His passion is to increase the cultural competencies of mission-driven teams …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Illinois, United States
Dr. Lonise P. Bias
Social Services Advocate, Community Activist and Inspirational Speaker
Social Services Advocate, Community Activist and Inspirational Speaker Dr. Lonise Bias has moved from grief to empowerment, passing on over thirty years of wisdom inspiring, encouraging and empowering her audiences. She has become a internationally known motivational speaker, trainer, certified …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Maryland, United States
Charles Blow
Visual Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times, CNN Contributor & NY Times Best-selling Author, Fire Shut Up in My Bones
Visual Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times, CNN Contributor & NY Times Best-selling Author, Fire Shut Up in My Bones Charles M. Blow is the Visual Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times, where his weekly column appears every Saturday. …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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New York, United States
Kim Blue
Chief People Office of OpenExchange, Former Global Head of People Experience Partners for Zoom, and Senior HR Manager for Microsoft
Chief People Office of OpenExchange, Former Global Head of People Experience Partners for Zoom, and Senior HR Manager for Microsoft With keen insights and a strategic perspective, Kim Blue helps people align their passions, talents, and values for success. Global Head of …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Georgia, United States
Walter Bond
Peak Performance Expert, Business Consultant, Former NBA Athlete and Sports Broadcaster, Known as "Mr. Accountability"
Peak Performance Expert, Business Consultant, Former NBA Athlete and Sports Broadcaster, Known as “Mr. Accountability” Walter Bond is a former NBA athlete, a former sports broadcaster, and a motivational speaker. For nearly two decades, Walter Bond has been a premier …
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Florida, United States
Donna Brazile
Veteran Democratic Political Strategist, Adjunct Professor, Author, and Syndicated Columnist
Veteran Democratic Political Strategist, Adjunct Professor, Author, and Syndicated Columnist Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is an adjunct professor, author, syndicated columnist, television political commentator, Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic National Committee, and former …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Tarana Burke
Activist Author, and Founder of the #MeToo Movement
Activist Author, and Founder of the #MeToo Movement Tarana Burke is best known for founding the ‘me too’ Movement and has dedicated her life to social justice work and giving strength to those who experienced sexual trauma or harassment. Honored …
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New York, United States
Farai Chideya
Award-Winning Author, Journalist, and Socio-Political Analyst
Award-Winning Author, Journalist, and Socio-Political Analyst Farai Chideya has covered the economy and jobs, politics, and race relations during her thirty year career as an award-winning journalist, author, professor, and speaker. With her deep knowledge of the future of work, …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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New York, United States
Angela Davis
Social Justice and Civil Rights Counterculture Legend
Social Justice and Civil Rights Counterculture Legend Iconic activist Angela Davis has made it her mission to share her life story and challenge her audiences to join the struggle for racial, economic, and gender justice. Radical Feminist Angela has been …
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California, United States
Gabby Douglas
American Gymnast & Olympic Gold Medalist
American Gymnast & Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas is a decorated American gymnast and sports icon. She has won three gold medals at the Olympics as well as two gold and one silver at the World Championships. Olympic Firsts She …
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California, United States
Marian Wright Edelman
Child Advocate and Founder & President of The Children's Defense Fund
Child Advocate and Founder & President of The Children’s Defense Fund Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. Under her leadership, CDF has …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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District Of Columbia, United States
Henry Louis Gates
Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker, Cultural Critic & Journalist
Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker, Cultural Critic & Journalist Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is one of the United States’ most influential cultural critics and is both an eloquent commentator and formidable intellectual force on multicultural and African American issues. He has …
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$50,000 or greater
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Massachusetts, United States
Bruce George
Co-Founder of "Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam" on HBO
Co-Founder of Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on HBO Bruce George is the Co-Founder of Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on HBO.He is a visionary, executive producer, writer, poet and activist. He was born and raised in New York City. …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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New York, United States
Dorothy Gilliam
First African-American Female Journalist at The Washington Post & Best-Selling Author, Trailblazer
First African-American Female Journalist at The Washington Post & Best-Selling Author, Trailblazer Dorothy Butler Gilliam has been a journalist for more than six decades. She started in the black press, working in Louisville, Kentucky; Memphis, Tennessee; and Chicago. In 1961, …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Stedman Graham
Bestselling Author, Leadership Development Expert and Entrepreneur
Bestselling Author, Leadership Development Expert and Entrepreneur Stedman Graham is chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates. As a businessman, educator and speaker, he presents, consults and conducts training with corporations, educational entities, the military and veterans, nonprofits and …
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Illinois, United States
Risha Grant
Renowned Diversity & Inclusion Expert and Bestselling Author
Renowned Diversity & Inclusion Expert and Bestselling Author Edgy, educational and motivational speaker, author Risha Grant is an internationally renowned diversity, inclusion and bias expert. She covers these topics as NBC KJRH TV News 2 for You community correspondent and …
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Oklahoma, United States
Greg Gumbel
Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster for CBS and Host of The NFL Today
Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster for CBS and Host of The NFL Today Greg Gumbel’s standout work in the world of sports broadcasting has made his face, name and voice as familiar as any in the industry. Throughout 40+ years in …
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Florida, United States