Black Speakers

Navid Nazemian is an Executive Coach with 26 years of professional work experience in some of the world’s most admired companies. e has a professional background in commercial roles before moving to leadership roles in HR in order to elevate the practice of people, leadership, and culture. Navid works as an active thinking partner to his clients […]

As one of the world’s most highly sought-after public speakers, Danny Glover delivers inspiring addresses and moving performances in such diverse venues as college campuses, union rallies, and business conventions. On stage, Danny Glover passionately champions causes ranging from economic justice, to healthcare and education. Audiences are not only compelled to think about social justice […]

Pat Smith is a multifaceted force of inspiration, blending the roles of minister, author, executive producer, speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with seamless grace. With a solid foundation in journalism, earning her bachelor’s degree from James Madison University, Pat has leveraged her diverse skill set to empower individuals and communities around the globe. As the first […]

Hayley Mulenda is a Multi-Award Winning International Speaker, Author and Change Agent who has spoken to thousands of people across the world sharing her story on how she turned her pain to purpose. In under 4 years, Hayley has had the opportunity to share her story drawing from her own experiences, which has resonated with […]

Mike Tyson, one of the most recognized and intriguing figures in boxing history, has transcended the sport to become a global icon. Known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style, Tyson quickly rose to prominence in the late 1980s, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history at the age of 20. His career has been […]

Arabile Gumede is not just a financial journalist; he is a luminary in the realms of money, markets, finance, and economics. With a career adorned with remarkable feats and insightful interrogative work, Arabile has carved a niche for himself as a leading commentator, reporter, anchor, and writer in the finance sector. His journey is not […]

Isaac Oboth is a self-taught filmmaker from Uganda. In 2010, Isaac founded his first production company, Media 256. In 2017 (barely 7 years later). Media 256 was the single largest freelance producer of feature Africa shows on CNN International (African Voices, Inside Africa, and Marketplace Africa). Isaac has personally shot, produced, and edited over 50 […]

Hanna Fitz is an international brand strategist, Signature Elevator™, and author known for guiding visionary founders and global executives in crafting their irresistible, iconic brands. With over two decades of experience in luxury-level branding and positioning, Hanna brings a blend of psychology, storytelling, and global market expertise that elevates leaders beyond titles and resumes. She […]

Dr. Omékongo Dibinga is the UPstander. His life’s mission is to inspire all across the globe to take a stand when they witness an injustice, no matter how small or large. He is a motivational speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, rapper, and professor of cross-cultural communication at American University. His Urban Music Award […]

Kwame A A Opoku is an Award-Winning Futurist, Global Business Keynote Speaker, 2x Tedx Speaker, Investor, Serial Entrepreneur and one of Africa’s leading minds on Web 3.0. He was awarded the 2017 Africa Youth of the Year at the African Youth Awards and named among the Top 100 Global Leaders of Tomorrow by the St. […]

Aurora James, Creative Director and Founder of luxury accessories brand Brother Vellies and founder of the non-profit advocacy organization, Fifteen Percent Pledge, has long worked to make the global economy a more equitable place for historically excluded groups. Brother Vellies was founded in 2013 with the goal of keeping traditional African design practices and techniques […]

Tumi Frazier assists individuals and organizations with personal and organizational development solutions and interventions to improve accountability and commitment so as to cultivate high performance culture. Tumi’s unique ability to motivate and inspire audiences to positive action is a highlight of any event. Whether motivating all staff members in organizations, change management, dealing with leadership […]

Terrence Howard had his first major film role in Mr. Holland’s Opus which led to numerous roles in films. His movie roles include Winnie, Ray, Lackawanna Blues, Crash, Four Brothers, Hustle & Flow, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Idlewild, August Rush, The Brave One and co-starred in Iron Man opposite Robert Downey Jr. Terrence currently stars in the new Fox musical […]

Transforming  how sales leaders and CEOs sell, retain, and grow key customers. Janice B  Gordon, known as The Customer Growth Expert, uses the approach to modernise  the sales teams to become buyer-focused, customer-centric, and future-proof  sales operations. Janice, will challenge conventional thinking about sales with innovative,  practical strategies that redefine buyer engagement while targeting specific […]

Kimberly Brown, daughter of the legendary activist, actor, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, is a powerhouse in her own right. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, dual-majoring in marketing and management from Baylor University, Kimberly has built an illustrious career rooted in leadership, empowerment, and advocacy. Her dynamic background blends […]