Black Heritage Speakers

Legacy Unveiled: Celebrating Stories of Empowerment & Cultural Diversity with Experts in Black Heritage & Legacy

List of Black Heritage Speakers

Black and African American heritage is an integral part of U.S. and global history and continues to shape activism, culture, politics, business, academia, and history today. Whether they are continuing to fight for justice and civil rights, celebrating Black history and uplifting contemporary Black voices, or becoming leaders in a wide range of industries, the Black heritage speakers in this category come from a variety of backgrounds and communities and are passionate about sharing their experiences with their audiences.

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Phyllis Newhouse
(1 rating)

Retired U.S. Army Officer, Serial Entrepreneur & Investor; CEO of Xtreme Solutions; Founder of Shoulder Up

Tim Meadows

Actor, Comedian & WGA Award-Winning Writer Known for "Saturday Night Live," "Mean Girls" & "Digman!"

Winston Duke

Actor Known for Marvel's "Black Panther" and "Us"

Van Jones
(6 ratings)

Emmy Award-Winning TV Host, Political Strategist & Producer; Civil Rights & Environmental Advocate; NYT Bestselling Author; CEO of REFORM Alliance

Stephen A. Smith
(1 rating)

Sports Journalist, Analyst & Talk Show Host Known for "First Take"; Author, "Straight Shooter"

Kandi Burruss

Singer-Songwriter, Actress & Podcast Host; Known for "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," "Á La Carte" & "The Chi"

Hines Ward
(1 rating)

2-time Super Bowl Champion, Former Assistant Coach for NY Jets & Head Coach of the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL

Taraji P. Henson

Golden Globe Award-Winning Actress & Producer; Known for "Empire" & "Hidden Figures"; Author of "Around the Way Girl"; Mental Health Advocate

Holly Robinson Peete

TV Personality & Co-Founder of the HollyRod Foundation; Compassionate Care Advocate for Autism & Parkinson's Disease

Xernona Clayton
(6 ratings)

Civil Rights Leader & Broadcast Executive; Founder, President & CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation

Jackie Joyner-Kersee
(7 ratings)

Olympic Legend & American Record-Holder in the Long Jump; Philanthropist & Founder of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation

Karimah Westbrook

Actress, Writer & Producer; Best Known for "All American"

Blake Leeper
(2 ratings)

Paralympic Medalist, World Record Holder, DEI Advocate & Motivational Speaker; Author of "Leap of Faith"

Jamilah Lemieux
(1 rating)

Writer, Cultural Critic, Columnist at Slate, Co-Host of "Mom & Dad Are Fighting" Podcast

Candice Morgan
(1 rating)

Tech & Venture Executive; Co-Founder & Investor at BAG Collective; Board Chair at Venture Forward; Angel Investor

Anita Hill
(2 ratings)

University Professor of Social Policy, Law & Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies & David R. Pokross Professor of Law & Social Policy at Brandeis University

Tessa Thompson

Actress Known for "Selma," "Hedda" & "Thor" Franchise; Advocate for Representation in Hollywood

Laz Alonso
(1 rating)

Actor & Producer Known for "The Boys"; Founder and CEO of Abundancia Pictures

9th Wonder
(2 ratings)

Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Record Executive, DJ & Rapper

Charles Blow
(2 ratings)

Visual Op-Ed Columnist for The New York Times; CNN Contributor & NY Times Best-Selling Author of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones"