Black History Month Speakers

A gutsy trailblazer, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour's resume is an impressive collection of "firsts" including America's first black female combat pilot. She served two tours of duty in Iraq as a Marine and was a Diversity Liaison Officer to...

Col. Greg Gadson, USA (Ret.) communicates his passion for service, teamwork and leadership in his moving and inspirational message made relevant for individuals, teams and organizations of all sizes.

Kahlil Greene bridges the gap between Gen-Z and large organizations through critical conversations about race relations and educational equity.

Named LinkedIn 2020 “Top Voices: U.S. Influencers,” American Banker magazine 2016 “Innovator of the Year,” and one of TIME magazine’s “50 Leaders for the Future," John Hope Bryant is an American entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and prominent thought leader on financial inclusion, economic empowerment and...

Mona Sutphen served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy to President Obama and has spent over 20 years working with Fortune 500 multinationals, institutional investors and philanthropy on the intersection of politics, policy and markets. She offers...

Through personal anecdotes and leadership insights from his Marine Corps and NASA experiences that testify to the ability of the human spirit to overcome adversity and set new expectations for the future, Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, Jr., USMC (Ret.)...

Former senior justice department leader and federal prosecutor Elliot Williams is currently a legal analyst on CNN. His signature reasoned and intelligent analysis, coupled with humor and a compelling personal story, have established him as a go-to voice...

Dr. Tina Opie is catalyzing organizational change through authentic, personal connections. Her unique approach and expertise provides strategic direction on how to effectively lead change management creating a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. She tackles tough subjects...

Laila Ali is an icon in the boxing world, and she's also a force to be reckoned with outside of it. In addition to being a world-class athlete, she is a fitness and wellness advocate, TV host, home...

Anthony Mays is not your typical software engineer. Coming "straight outta Compton" as an abuse survivor and foster kid, to landing one of the most coveted jobs in the world at Google. Anthony is on a mission to...

Trevor McFedries is the founder of the technology startup Brud and the creator of virtual pop star Miquela, a Gen Z icon with millions of fans around the world. Since its inception in Los Angeles in 2017, Brud...

As this country demands an end to racial inequality across many spectrums, Medina Jett emerges as a leading voice in the empowerment of African Americans, professionally and financially.

Ashleigh Shelby Rosette is one of the foremost leading scholars on research that resides at the intersection of leadership, gender, and race.

Stephanie Creary teaches organizations how to build stronger relationships in the workplace among people from different backgrounds.

An internationally sought-after power player and authority on leadership cultivation, Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah advises an impressive list of high-ranking officials and CEOs. From her work conceptualizing, developing strategies for, and leading the groundbreaking nationwide CROWN Act movement,...

Rashawn Ray is a Professor of Sociology and Executive Director of the Lab for Applied Social Science Research (LASSR) at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is also a Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution. Ray regularly...

Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, is a human rights lawyer who advocates for disability justice. She sees disability as a catalyst for innovation, educating organizations on the importance of inclusion, and has garnered...

Omar Johnson is a marketing innovator in the art of building world-class brands. As former CMO of Beats by Dre and VP of Marketing at Apple, throughout his career, Johnson has led all facets of marketing, ranging from...

Known as the Ambassador of Hope, Andre Norman discovered his inner power, transforming extreme adversity into an unstoppable edge that catapulted him from the depths of confinement to Harvard and beyond.

How can we lower the temperature in these polarizing times? Daryl Davis has an answer: get to know those who don't share your values. As a black musician who befriended KKK leaders and other white supremacists, Daryl built...

Kimberly Reed teaches organizations the importance of optimizing the DEIB (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging) Synthesis using game-changing insights that will drive breakout innovation in your organization. Her inspirational, results-driven approach combines the need for creating more inclusive...

Mohamed is the founder of VESSOL and a strategic advisor on organizational effectiveness and DEI. In the spring of 2017, Mohamed’s life changed following a near-death ATV accident that resulted in the amputation of his left hand. Prior...

"Creativity is not a nice to have, it's a MUST have – especially during this time of unprecedented burnout, ubiquitous technology, and hybrid workspaces." — Natalie Nixon

Michelle Diamond is a Forbes NEXT 1000 Honoree, top business keynote speaker, and global thought leader on how mindset affects every stage of growth strategy development and execution in organizations of all sizes, situations, and industries. In both...