Black Speakers

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Deion Sanders is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a two-time Super Bowl champion and eight-time Pro Bowler . He played 14 years in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens. He is the only person in professional sports history to play in […]

In a world where organizational culture and leadership play pivotal roles in success, Tara Jaye emerges as a beacon of insight, guidance, and transformation. At her core, she is more than just a speaker; she is an advisor, a catalyst for change, and a visionary thinker. With a unique blend of strategic acumen, creativity, and […]

Jessica Ennis-Hill is a former athlete, known for her talents in the Heptathlon. Having claimed an impressive medal tally, Jessica set the British national record for the Heptathlon with 6955 points. Having also claimed the title of World Champion three times, Jessica Ennis-Hill is now booked as a female motivational speaker for corporate events to share the […]

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 […]

U.S. Marine Purple Heart Veteran Michael W Allison Is A Highly Sought-After Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Expert Leadership Trainer, And Award-Winning INC 5000 Entrepreneur. Michael Allison is a US Marine Corps veteran, Purple Heart recipient, leadership expert, and the visionary CEO of The Adversity Academy Leadership Development Company. With over 20+ years of […]

Dr. Dale G Caldwell is not only a professional speaker, author and philanthropist, he is one of the world’s leading experts on the strategic use of influence. Dale, a graduate of Princeton University with an MBA from the Wharton School and a Doctorate from Seton Hall University, has been able to captivate audiences with his […]

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, […]

Dale Robinson stands as a beacon of inspiration, a seasoned motivational speaker whose words ignite passion and purpose in the hearts of all who hear him. With a fervent dedication to effecting positive change, Dale traverses diverse platforms, from schools to churches, jails to youth groups, conferences to fundraising events, leaving an indelible mark on […]

Layshia Clarendon is a guard currently playing for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. They are known for being the first openly non-binary and transgender WNBA player, serving as an inspiration to many. A San Bernardino native, Clarendon attended the University of California, Berkeley, where they spent the whole four years playing for the Golden […]

A passionate female empowerment activist, Dr. Makaziwe Mandela is widely known as the daughter of the famous Nelson Mandela. Currently the co-founding Chairman of the House of Mandela, Makaziwe has played a prominent role in carrying forth the values and name of the Mandela family and supports the empowerment of women across South Africa. Now booked […]