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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W. Kamau Bell
(2 ratings)

Stand-Up Comedian, TV Host & Author Best Known for "United Shades of America"

Raoul Peck

Critically Acclaimed Haitian Filmmaker Known for "I Am Not Your Negro" & "Lumumba"

Jay Ellis
(1 rating)

Actor Known for "Insecure" & "Running Point"; Philanthropist & Entrepreneur; Podcast Host, "The Untold Story: Policing"

Angelica Ross

Founder of TransTech Social Enterprises & Actress in the FX Drama "Pose"

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

Beverly Tatum
(6 ratings)

Best-Selling Author, Higher Education Leadership & Race Relations Expert, President Emerita of Spelman College

LeVar Burton
(3 ratings)

Literacy Advocate, Author & Actor Known for "Roots," "Star Trek" & "Reading Rainbow"

Valorie Burton

Life Strategist & Bestselling Author; Positive Psychology Expert

Majora Carter
(1 rating)

Real Estate Developer, Peabody Award-Winning Broadcaster & Urban Revitalization Strategy Consultant; TED Speaker; Author of "Reclaiming Your Community"

Sherri Shepherd
(2 ratings)

Actress, Comedian, Former Co-host of "The View" & Host of the "Two Funny Mamas" Podcast

Keke Palmer
(1 rating)

Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Singer & Producer; Television & Podcast Host

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
(3 ratings)

Golden Globe Award-Winning Actress & Singer Known for "Pose"; HIV Awareness Advocate

Taraji P. Henson

Academy Award-Nominated Actress & Mental Health Advocate

Yamiche Alcindor
(2 ratings)

Washington Correspondent, NBC News; Former Anchor and Moderator, Washington Week

Tim Meadows

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

Bozoma Saint John
(1 rating)

Businesswoman, Entrepreneur & Former Global Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix; Housewife on "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"; Author, "The Urgent Life"

Judge Glenda Hatchett
(1 rating)

Former Juvenile Court Judge & Star of "Judge Hatchett" and "The Verdict"

Kimberly Bryant
(5 ratings)

Women's Advocate & Founding Tech Trailblazer; Founder & CEO of Ascend Ventures & Black Innovation Lab; Founder of Black Girls CODE

Pedro Noguera

Educational Equity Proponent & Dean of the USC Rossier School of Education

Gloria Ladson-Billings
(18 ratings)

Former Kellner Family Professor of Urban Education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison