Civil Rights Speakers

Voices for Advocacy, Equality, and Justice: Perspectives Shared by Iconic Civil Rights Experts

List of Civil Rights Speakers

Civil rights movements are not only a thing of the past. The 21st century presents both old and new challenges that disproportionately affect marginalized communities, and it's important to acknowledge civil rights history and the contemporary issues we face today. Gender equality, LGBTQ+ issues, voting rights, poverty, access to healthcare, unequal employment opportunities, and racial injustice continues to have a growing impact on activism and politics. The activists, politicians, celebrities, scholars, and authors in this category are passionate civil rights speakers who fight tirelessly for justice, education, and awareness.

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Tim Tebow
(14 ratings)

Inspirational Speaker, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author; College Football Analyst; Founder of Tim Tebow Foundation; Former NFL Quarterback & Minor League Baseball Player

Mike Singletary
(9 ratings)

Head Coach for the Memphis Express; Former Professional Football Player & Coach

Emmitt Smith
(6 ratings)

NFL Legend & All-Time Leading Rusher; Three-Time Super Bowl Champion; Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee; Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author & Philanthropist

Elizabeth Smart
(10 ratings)

Abduction Survivor, News Correspondent, Child Safety Activist & Bestselling Author of "My Story"; Host of "The Survivor Files" Podcast

Mutale Nkonde
(5 ratings)

UN Advisor on Artificial Intelligence; Founder & CEO of AI for the People

Angela Davis
(12 ratings)

Scholar & Activist; Distinguished Professor Emerita at UC Santa Cruz; Author of "Are Prisons Obsolete?"; Founding Member of Critical Resistance

Dr. Adolph Brown
(8 ratings)

Educator, Master Teacher, Psychologist, Leadership Consultant, Expert in Learning & Human Behavior; Author of "Real Talk"

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(11 ratings)

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

Hill Harper
(10 ratings)

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

LeVar Burton
(4 ratings)

Award-Winning Actor, Literacy Advocate & Pop Culture Icon; Star of "Roots" & "Star Trek: The Next Generation"; Host of "Reading Rainbow"

Jon Meacham
(3 ratings)

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Presidential Historian; Author of "American Lion," "And There Was Light," & "The Soul of America"

Maya Wiley
(8 ratings)

President & CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights; Digital Equity & Inclusion Speaker

Van Jones
(6 ratings)

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

Chaunté Lowe
(1 rating)

4-Time Olympian Athlete in High Jump, Health Equity Advocate & Breast Cancer Survivor

Erin Gruwell
(10 ratings)

Founder & Executive Director of the Freedom Writers Foundation; Education Reform Advocate

Abby Wambach
(13 ratings)

Soccer Legend & Olympic Gold Medalist; Gender Equality Activist; New York Times Bestselling Author

Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins
(2 ratings)

Social Historian, Educator, Writer & Activist; First Woman of Color Elected President of the League of Women Voters

Dr. Bernice King
(11 ratings)

Global Nonviolence & Peace Advocate; CEO at The King Center; Author of "Hard Questions, Heart Answers"; Civil Rights Leader

Minnijean Brown Trickey
(7 ratings)

Civil Rights Icon, Environmental Advocate & Diversity Educator; Subject of "Journey to Little Rock: The Untold Story of Minnijean Brown Trickey"

Diana Nyad
(3 ratings)

Endurance Athlete & Long-Distance Swimmer; Author of "Find a Way"; Sports Journalist for NPR & ABC