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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David Adjaye

Renowned Architect; Lead Designer of The National Museum of African American History & Culture

Amy Goodman
(1 rating)

Host of "Democracy Now!", Award-Winning Journalist & Bestselling Author

Diana Nyad
(3 ratings)

World Champion Swimmer & First Person to Swim from Cuba to Florida; Author, Sports Journalist & Broadcaster; Co-Founder, BravaBody & EverWalk

Michelle MiJung Kim
(2 ratings)

Writer, Activist & Entrepreneur; Award-Winning Author of "The Wake Up"; Co-Founder & CEO of Awaken

Mondo Guerra
(3 ratings)

Fashion Designer & Advocate for HIV/AIDS Awareness

Alex Newell
(4 ratings)

Tony Award-Winning Actor & Singer Known for "Glee"

Rain Dove

Gender Non-Conforming Model, Actor & Activist

Elliot Fletcher

Actor & Trans Activist Known for " "The Fosters," "Shameless" & "Marvel Runaways"

Gavin Grimm
(4 ratings)

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

Rhea Debussy

Director of External Affairs at Equitas Health; LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Equity Advocate

Kat Blaque
(1 rating)

Transgender Rights Activist; Animator, Illustrator & Youtuber

Elliot Page

Actor Known For His Roles in "Juno" & "Inception"; Author of "Pageboy"

Jemele Hill

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Author & Host of "Jemele Hill Is Unbothered"

Kim Kardashian

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

Simu Liu
(2 ratings)

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

Michele Bratcher Goodwin
(1 rating)

Professor of Constitutional Law & Global Health Policy at Georgetown; Founder of the Institute for Global Child Advocacy

Common
(1 rating)

Award-Winning Hip-Hop Artist, Actor, Producer & Social Justice Activist

W. Kamau Bell
(2 ratings)

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

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(10 ratings)

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

Yamiche Alcindor
(2 ratings)

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