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
(6 ratings)

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

Jasmine Crowe-Houston
(9 ratings)

Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur, Environmental Advocate, Founder & CEO of Sustainable Waste Management Company Goodr

Emmitt Smith
(6 ratings)

Three-Time Super Bowl Champion & Leading Rusher in NFL History; Serial Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author & Philanthropist

Lisa Leslie
(15 ratings)

WNBA Champion & 4x Olympic Gold Medalist; Author of "Don't Let the Lipstick Fool You" and "From the Court to the Boardroom"; Co-Founder, The Lockwood Group

Angela Davis
(12 ratings)

Feminist, Social Activist, Professor & Writer

Mutale Nkonde
(5 ratings)

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

Maya Wiley
(8 ratings)

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

Cassandra Worthy
(7 ratings)

Change & Leadership Expert, Author, Founding CEO of "Change Enthusiasm Global"

Pam Tebow
(5 ratings)

Faith & Pro-Life Speaker; Author, "Ripple Effects"; Mother of Tim Tebow

Hill Harper
(10 ratings)

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(11 ratings)

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

Van Jones
(6 ratings)

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

Dr. Adolph Brown
(8 ratings)

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

Erin Gruwell
(10 ratings)

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

LeVar Burton
(4 ratings)

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

Dr. Bernice King
(11 ratings)

Civil Rights Leader, Minister, Attorney, Author & Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Elizabeth Smart
(7 ratings)

Abduction Survivor, News Correspondent, Child Safety Activist & Bestselling Author of "My Story"

Chaunté Lowe
(1 rating)

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

Bakari Sellers
(9 ratings)

Author, Attorney, Political Commentator, Health & Education Advocate; Youngest African American Elected Official in the U.S.