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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Gavin Grimm
(4 ratings)

Transgender Activist & National Face of Transgender Student Rights; Co-Author of "If You’re a Kid Like Gavin"

Maysoon Zayid
(4 ratings)

Palestinian-American Actress, Writer & Comedian; Disability & Anti-Cyber Bullying Advocate

David Banner
(1 rating)

Grammy Award-winning Producer, Actor, Community Activist

Retta
(2 ratings)

Actress, Comedian, Television Host & Author Known for "Parks and Recreation," "Good Girls" & "Ugliest House in America"

Simu Liu
(2 ratings)

Chinese-Canadian Actor & Writer; Best Known for "Shang-Chi" & "Barbie"

Quinta Brunson

Emmy Award-Winning Creator & Star of ABC's "Abbott Elementary;" Writer, Actress & Stand-Up Comedian

Tim Tebow
(14 ratings)

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

Kim Kardashian

Media & Reality TV Personality, Businesswoman, Advocate for Criminal Justice Reform

Andy Cohen
(5 ratings)

Emmy Award-Winning Host & Producer of Bravo’s "Watch What Happens Live"; NYT Bestselling Author

Abby Wambach
(12 ratings)

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

Billie Jean King
(3 ratings)

Tennis Champion & Sports Icon; Pioneering Gender Equality Advocate

Hill Harper
(9 ratings)

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

Tamika D. Mallory
(4 ratings)

Social Justice Leader, Movement Strategist & Activist

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(11 ratings)

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

Majora Carter
(2 ratings)

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

Michael Steele

MSNBC Political Analyst & Co-Host of "The Weekend"; Former Lt. Gov. of Maryland & RNC Chairman

Sara Minkara
(1 rating)

Former US Special Advisor on International Disability Rights; Founder, CEO of Sara Minkara LLC & Empowerment Through Integration

Mitzi Miller
(1 rating)

Motivator; Former Vice President of Development at Warner Bros. TV Studios; Former Editor-in-Chief of Ebony & Jet Magazines

Julianne Malveaux
(3 ratings)

Economist, Author & Political Commentator; President Emerita of Bennett College for Women; Author of "Surviving and Thriving: 365 Facts in Black Economic History"

Angela Rye
(2 ratings)

Award-Winning Host, Social Justice Advocate, Lawyer & Commentator