African American Speakers
At Leading Authorities speakers bureau, we work with a number of prominent African American speakers who will engage and inspire your audience. Whether you're planning a meeting, conference, or specific commemorative event, Leading Authorities speakers bureau represents some of the best speakers covering trending topics such as leadership, motivation, and social change. With our speakers, your audience will gain insightful knowledge and the skills to create a more inclusive working environment to boost employee satisfaction.
Ginny Clarke
Former Director, Executive Recruiting at Google and Holistic Leadership Strategist
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Ginny Clarke
Hakeem Oluseyi
Astrophysicist, Former Space Science Education Lead for NASA, & Inspirational Speaker
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Hakeem Oluseyi
Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi has three degrees, 8 U.S. patents, four E.U. patents and has hosted shows on the Science Channel and on Discovery. But more impressive is his life story. Oluseyi grew up in the roughest neighborhoods of America, learned to survive on the street, and still taught himself Einstein’s theory of relativity from an old set of encyclopedias. At every turn he was presented with a compelling option to quit and yet he persevered. Today, he is a NASA astrophysicist, a global educator, and the author of a highly-anticipated upcoming memoir A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars where he recounts his journey from the streets to the stars. Motivational and inspirational speaker Dr. Oluseyi is exclusively represented by Leading Authorities.
Jonathan Capehart
Jonathan Capehart is a journalist and television personality who has worked as a policy advisor to Michael Bloomberg’s campaign, a national affairs columnist, and was a member of the Daily News editorial board which won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing. Highly popular Black inspirational speaker, he currently writes for The Washington Post’s PostPartisan blog and is a contributor for MSNBC.
Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall
Life Sciences Leader, Former EVP, Chief Medical Officer, & Chief Patient Officer at Pfizer, Inc.
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall
Joan Higginbotham
Retired NASA Astronaut, Rocket Scientist, Electrical Engineer, & Third African American Woman in Space
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Joan Higginbotham
Wendy Borlabi
High-Performance Expert, Director of Performance and Mental Health for the Chicago Bulls
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Wendy Borlabi
Jessica O. Matthews
Innovator and CEO, Uncharted
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Jessica O. Matthews
Jessica O. Matthews is the Founder & CEO of Uncharted Power, an award-winning energy and data technology company that develops infrastructure solutions for communities, facilities, and Internet of Things. The company was founded by Jessica when she was only 22 years old. Jessica’s research and career centers around the intersection of disruptive technology, renewable energy, human behavior, and the psychology of self-actualization. A dual citizen of Nigeria & the U.S. and Black female speaker, Jessica has a degree in Psychology and Economics from Harvard University, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and is listed on over 10 patents and patents pending—including her first invention of the SOCCKET, an energy generating soccer ball, at the age of 19.
Sekou Andrews
Grammy-Nominated Creator of "Poetic Voice" & Inspirational Speaker
- Local: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US East: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Sekou Andrews
A school teacher turned actor, musician, two-time national poetry slam champion, entrepreneur, and award-winning poetic voice, any given day may now find Sekou keynoting at a leadership conference, helping a Fortune 500 company with brand messaging, or even performing pieces for Barack Obama in Oprah’s backyard. Black public speaker Sekou Andrews is the creator of Poetic Voice, a new, cutting-edge speaking category that seamlessly fuses inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry to make messages more moving and memorable. For over 15 years, Sekou Andrews has been helping the world’s largest organizations deliver relevant information with riveting inspiration through an innovative, unconventional category of speaking called “Poetic Voice.”
Tarika Barrett
CEO, Girls Who Code
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Tarika Barrett
Jonathan Mayes
DEI Expert, Former Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Albertsons Companies
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Jonathan Mayes
Geoff Bennett
Nichol Bradford
Futurist and Transformative Tech Pioneer, Founder, & Executive
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $10,001 - $20,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Nichol Bradford
Reggie Fils-Aimé
Former President and COO of Nintendo of America Inc.
- Local: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US East: $75,001 and up*
- US West: $75,001 and up*
- Europe: $75,001 and up*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Reggie Fils-Aimé
An award-winning innovator and disruptor, Reggie Fils-Aimé is a proven expert on transforming companies, re-vitalizing brands, and reshaping industries to solve daunting challenges and achieve ‘the impossible.’ Most recently, he was the president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America – the first American and African-American to hold this position and is now an influential Black speaker. Revered by business leaders and gaming fans alike, Fils-Aimé helped bring Nintendo’s greatest successes – including the Nintendo DS, the Wii, the Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, and the Nintendo Switch – to the global marketplace. Using his personal story as an example, he shares with audiences his principles for effective and innovative leadership, including defining a vision, courage in decision-making, and “irrefutable integrity.”
Nikkia Reveillac
Business Insights & Strategy Leader, Organization Designer & Builder, and Director, Consumer Insights at Netflix
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Nikkia Reveillac
Dusty Baker
Major League Baseball Manager & Retired Baseball Player
- Local: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US East: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
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Dusty Baker
Chief Carmen Best
Former Chief of Police in Seattle, WA
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Chief Carmen Best
The first African-American woman to hold the top policing job in Seattle, Washington, Carmen Best served with the Seattle Police Department for 28 years. In 2018, Best was promoted to Chief of Police, a job she called “a dream of a lifetime.” Best quickly began efforts to diversify the police force, which had long been less diverse than the city, recruiting more than 40 new officers of color. Black female speaker Chief Best speaks on diversity, inclusion, and leadership lessons learned guiding a police department during times of crisis.
Carla Harris
Vice Chairman, Global Wealth Management & Senior Client Advisor At Morgan Stanley
- Local: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US East: $55,001 - $75,000*
- US West: $55,001 - $75,000*
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Carla Harris
Carla Harris is Vice Chairman of Wealth Management and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She was Chair of the Morgan Stanley Foundation from 2005 to 2014, and sits on the boards of several community organizations. In August 2013, Carla was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council. She is a gospel recording artist and a popular Black public speaker who gives impactful career guidance to corporate audiences based on her book, “Expect to Win.” Carla joined Morgan Stanley in 1987 after completing an AB in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
James D. White
Transformational Leader and Former Chairperson, President, & CEO of Jamba Juice
- Local: $35,001 - $55,000*
- US East: $75,001 and up*
- US West: $75,001 and up*
- Europe: $75,001 and up*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
James D. White
Types of Speakers
We represent various speakers who can meet any budget or event theme. Some of the many topics our African American speakers can cover include:
- Black History Month speakers: Educate audiences about Black history during Black History Month programs and throughout the year. Our speakers come from various backgrounds, ranging from business executives and transformational leaders, who will share their stories and lessons they've learned along the way.
- Women's History Month speakers: Give your audience a new perspective this Women's History Month with our female African American keynote speakers. Our outstanding female speakers will educate and inspire through stories and lessons about women of color breaking barriers to create a more inclusive environment for all.
- Motivational speakers: Our motivational speakers will share stories of perseverance to energize your audience through actionable insights. From overcoming adversity to shattering glass ceilings, we have various speakers to meet your event's theme.
- Business speakers: Learn how to create a high-performing team from our business speakers. Our speakers include CEOs, authors, and high-ranking executives who will provide actionable insights to transform any organization.
Benefits of Choosing a Speaker From Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau for Your Next Event
At Leading Authorities speakers bureau, we have decades of experience selecting the appropriate speakers for conferences and meetings. Our team is happy to offer personalized services throughout the selection and booking process, and we will ensure we find the right speaker for your needs.
Book a Keynote Speaker for Your Next Event
Our speakers have the skills and experience to make any event more engaging. From CEOs to athletes, our speakers are the definition of Black excellence and will use their talent to create a relevant message that meets your overall goals.
We invite you to contact our team to learn more about our speakers. If you have any specific questions or wish to receive a curated list of our top speaker recommendations for your event and audience, you can also complete the form below, start a live chat, email our team at Contact@lauthorities.com, or call us at 1-800-SPEAKER.