Black Speakers

Speech Thomas is a shining example of someone who broke the mold and boldly embraced a path that many would not take. Brave leaders come about in all shapes and sizes, but most importantly with voices that find a way to be heard in a way that transforms others. Growing up in Milwaukee, one of […]

Nicola Adams OBE is officially Britain’s most successful female boxer of all time. She is a British Olympian with two gold medals and an inspirational speaker on sports, LGBT+ inclusion and diversity. She is the only female boxer to have secured the grand slam, having won every major title available to her, making her a sporting […]

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 […]

Andre Iguodala is a prominent figure in the world of sports and business, known for his versatility and leadership both on and off the basketball court. Born on January 28, 1984, in Springfield, Illinois, Andre exhibited athletic talent from an early age. He honed his skills through high school, eventually earning a scholarship to the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Van Jones is the Founder and President of President of Magic Labs Media, the award-winning production company developing stories at the intersection of race, culture, social justice, and politics. He is also well known as a CNN host, political commentator, Emmy Award-winning producer, and author of three New York Times best-selling books: The Green Collar Economy, Rebuild the Dream, […]

Alex Newell is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his recurring role as Wade “Unique” Adams on Fox’s musical comedy-drama Glee, and as being a first season runner-up on Oxygen’s The Glee Project. Newell was born in Lynn, Massachusetts. His father died of cancer when he was six years old, at which point […]

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 […]

A three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowl selection, Darren Woodson is often recognized as one of the greatest players to wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform. A native of Phoenix, Woodson played football at Marvale High School as a running back and linebacker. He attended Arizona State University, where he was a converted linebacker […]

Kenyatta Leal is a speaker and founding member, former Business Development Specialist, and former Board Member of The Last Mile program at San Quentin State Prison. Kenyatta held management and sales positions at the San Francisco-based technology community, RocketSpace, before transitioning into the social impact space full time. Kenyatta served as Next Chapter’s Re-entry Manager, […]

Tyra Banks is more than just a supermodel; she’s a force of nature. Hailing from California, this iconic figure has not only graced the covers of countless magazines but has also carved her path as a successful businesswoman, television personality, and influential speaker. From the catwalk to the boardroom, Tyra’s journey is a testament to […]

Dewayne Hill has been Nominated #1 Corporate Act and Nominated Best Entertainment Option Category and Nominated Best Clean Comedy Entertainment! My show has a great blend of comedy and magic (All G-rated) and has audience participation. Option 1: Stage Performance: Running Time: 30 to 55 minutes. This is an option for entertainment. This is Dewayne […]

Dr. Tana M Session is an award-winning Consultant, International Speaker, Executive-level Performance Coach, Best-selling Author, recognized Inclusion, Diversity & Multigenerational Thought Leader and Media Contributor. Dr. Session was recently recognized as a “Top Company Culture Consultant” by Fond.co, “Top Employer Branding Expert” by Eightfold.ai, and a Huffington Post “Top Female Expert to Follow.” Tana is […]

Will Allen is an urban farmer who is transforming the cultivation, production, and delivery of healthy foods to underserved urban populations. After a brief career in professional basketball and a number of years in corporate marketing at Procter & Gamble, Will Allen returned to his roots as a farmer, using his retirement package to purchase […]

Ryan Leak is a best-selling author, strategic advisor, and a highly sought-after speakerpreneur whose words have the power to transform lives. With an incredible reach of over 50,000 people every month, he has become a game-changer in leadership development and personal growth. Through his captivating storytelling and insightful strategies, Ryan inspires professionals to embrace challenges, […]