black motivational Speakers

African-American leaders are fighting for visibility in the workplace. Organizations need to understand the lived experiences of African-Americans to give everyone an equitable experience. Choose from WSB’s black motivational speakers, including Secretaries of State and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, to inspire your attendees to take action. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.

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Condoleezza Rice

66th Secretary of State

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Black Female Speakers

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Bonnie St. John

Paralympic Ski Medalist, Fortune 500 Business Consultant, Rhodes Scholar, Former White House Official and Best-Selling Author

Black Motivational Speakers College Speakers Public Speakers

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Eugene Robinson

Pulitzer Prize-winning Columnist, The Washington Post and Political Analyst, MSNBC

Black Motivational Speakers Anti-Racism Speakers Authors

Under $25,000

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Stephanie Chung

Former Chief Growth Officer, Wheels Up

Black Motivational Speakers Cancer Survivor Speakers Public Speakers

$25K - $40K

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Shane Battier

Former Vice President, Analytics and Basketball Development, Miami Heat; 2012 and 2013 NBA Champion, Miami Heat

Black Motivational Speakers Athlete Speakers Basketball Motivational Speakers

$40K - $70K

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Michele Thornton Ghee

President Multicultural Advertising, Allen Media Group

Black Motivational Speakers Event Emcees Public Speakers

Under $25,000

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Roger Ferguson

President and Chief Executive Officer, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) (2008-2021); Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors, U.S. Federal Reserve System (1999-2006)

Black Motivational Speakers Black History Month Speakers Business Speakers

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J.C. Watts

Visionary Conservative Leader

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Speakers on Children's Issues

$25K - $40K

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Daymond John

Founder/CEO of FUBU, Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, Star of ABC's Shark Tank and CEO of The Shark Group

Black Motivational Speakers Black History Month Speakers Branding Speakers

$40K - $70K

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Carla Harris

Senior Client Advisor, Morgan Stanley

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Black Female Speakers

$40K - $70K

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Reggie Butler

Founder and CEO, Performance Paradigm

Black Motivational Speakers Activist Speakers Anti-Racism Speakers

$25K - $40K

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Michael Steele

Chairman of the Republican National Committee (2009-2011), Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2003-2007), MSNBC Political Analyst, and President and CEO of The Steele Group

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Communication Speakers

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Sheila Johnson

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Co-founder, Black Entertainment Television and President, WNBA's Washington Mystics

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Nonprofit Speakers

$40K - $70K

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Dambisa Moyo

Global Economist and Best-Selling Author

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Black Female Speakers

Over $70,000

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Linda Johnson Rice

Chairman and CEO, Johnson Publishing Company

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Black Female Speakers

$25K - $40K

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Donna Brazile

American Political Strategist; ABC News Contributor, Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University, and New York Times Best-selling Author

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Black Female Speakers

Under $25,000

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Tsedal Neeley

Leading Expert in Hybrid, Remote, Global Work and Digital Mindset and Transformation; Harvard Business School Professor; Award-winning Author

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Employee Engagement Speakers

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Kahlil Greene

Yale’s First Black Student Body President

Black Motivational Speakers Activist Speakers Anti-Racism Speakers

Under $25,000

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Nedra Tawwab

Relationship Therapist, Content Creator, and New York Times Best Selling Author

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Employee Engagement Speakers

Over $70,000

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John Register

Paralympic Silver Medalist and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)

Black Motivational Speakers Army Speakers Athlete Speakers

Under $25,000

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Jeanne Celestine Lakin

Award-Winning Author; Founder, One Million Orphans

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Black Female Speakers

Under $25,000

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Mona Sutphen

Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff; Senior Advisor, The Vistria Group

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Black Female Speakers

$40K - $70K

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Vernice ‘FlyGirl’ Armour

America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot; Former Marine and Cop; Author, Zero to Breakthrough ; and Consultant to Business

Black Motivational Speakers Black Female Speakers Authors

$40K - $70K

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Tina Opie

Founder, Shared Sisterhood; Visiting Scholar, Harvard Business School

Black Motivational Speakers Public Speakers Black Female Speakers

$25K - $40K

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