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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Dee Rees

Award-Winning Writer & Director Known for "Pariah"

Michael W. Twitty
(4 ratings)

Culinary Historian & Author of "KosherSoul" and "Rice: A Savor the South Cookbook"

Charles Blow
(2 ratings)

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

Michael Arceneaux
(1 rating)

Bestselling Author of "I Can't Date Jesus"

Yoruba Richen
(4 ratings)

Peabody Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker; Known For TED Talk on the Intersection of Civil Rights & LGBT Rights

Willie Jolley

Award-Winning Motivational Speaker on Maximizing your Personal & Professional Potential; Media Personality, Bestselling Author of "An Attitude of Excellence"

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(10 ratings)

Presidential Professor at CUNY Graduate Center, BET News Correspondent, Human Rights Activist & Author

Muggsy Bogues
(6 ratings)

Former All-Star for the Charlotte Hornets & NBA Ambassador; Founder of the Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation

Al Duncan
(24 ratings)

Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Youth; Authority on Development Soft Skills & Empowerment; Managing Partner of Soft Skills for STEM (S3TEM)

Amber Ruffin

Comedian & Writer for "Late Night with Seth Meyers'; First Black Woman to Write for a Late-Night Network Talk Show; Co-Author, "You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey"

Phoebe Robinson

Stand-Up Comedian, Bestselling Author & Podcast Host Known for "2 Dope Queens"

LeVar Burton
(3 ratings)

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

Jackie Joyner-Kersee
(7 ratings)

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

Minda Harts
(1 rating)

Founder of The Memo LLC, Author, Adjunct Professor at NYU

Brian Holloway
(1 rating)

Five-Time NFL All-Pro & Former Executive Vice President of the NFL Players Association; Motivation & Team Building Expert

Hill Harper
(9 ratings)

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

Daymond John
(23 ratings)

Award-Winning Entrepreneur; "Shark Tank" Investor; Founder & CEO of FUBU; Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship

Coach Ken Carter
(10 ratings)

Coach, Educator, Author & Entrepreneur; Founder & Chairman of the Coach Ken Carter Foundation; Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"

Keshia Knight Pulliam
(3 ratings)

Emmy Nominated Actress, Director & Entrepreneur; Advocate & Family Culture Shaper

Angela Davis
(12 ratings)

Feminist, Social Activist, Professor & Writer