Black History & Civil Rights Speakers

Celebrate the many achievements by black Americans and recognizes the central role of African Americans in U.S. history and culture. Now is the perfect time to choose a speaker for your Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month events. Contact Speakers.com today for the perfect keynote speaker, virtual or live, for your next Black History event.

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 […]

In-Person Fee Range
$50,000 or greater
(Inquire for virtual fee)

Travels From
Massachusetts, 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 […]

In-Person Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
(Inquire for virtual fee)

Travels From
District Of Columbia, United States




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