Our US speakers for Black History Month include historians, artists, athletes and business leaders, from a Grammy-winning musician to an NBA legend.
US organizations book these speakers for February keynotes, employee resource group events and moderated panels. The group spans history, music, sports, technology and finance, from an NBA Hall of Famer to a senior Morgan Stanley advisor.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Black History Month
Juneteenth
STEM
Carla Harris
Business Leader
Executive
Finance
Speech Thomas
Black History Month
Educator
Filmmaker
Deah Berry Mitchell
Historian
Black History Month
Juneteenth
Apryl Williams
Harvard University
Black History Month
Juneteenth
Morgan Matthews
Inspirational Female
Black History Month
Women's History Month
Patrick Harris
Black History Month
Juneteenth
Educator
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A Black History Month speaker is an expert or public figure booked to explore African American history, culture and achievement at a February event. They connect that history to today's workplace and the people in the room. PepTalk represents historians, artists, athletes and business leaders for Black History Month in the US.
Black History Month in the US runs through February every year. It grew out of Negro History Week, launched by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, and became a national month-long observance in 1976. Each year ASALH sets a national theme. PepTalk books speakers who can build a session around it.
Black History Month speakers in the US cover civil rights history, Black entrepreneurship and innovation, representation in sports, music and media, allyship, and equity at work. Many tie their talk to that year's national theme. PepTalk matches each speaker's focus to your audience and goals.
A Black History Month speaker gives your February program first-hand authority, from a historian's research to an artist or athlete who broke new ground. The best sessions connect the history to specific changes your teams can make. PepTalk helps you match the speaker to what you want people to take away.
Choose a Black History Month speaker by deciding what the audience should leave with: the history, a personal story, or practical steps on inclusion. Then check format, budget and whether they've spoken to organizations like yours. PepTalk sends a shortlist with fees and availability within 24 hours.
Black History Month speakers in the US typically cost from about $5,000 to $30,000+, depending on profile, format and whether the session is in person or virtual. February is peak season, so availability tightens from January. PepTalk gives you a clear quote for your date.
Book a Black History Month speaker for a February event by early December. US searches for these speakers peak in January, and the most requested names are often booked by then. For a virtual session, four to six weeks can work. PepTalk will tell you who's still available for your date.
A Black History Month speaker covers Black history and achievement across February; a Juneteenth speaker focuses on June 19th, 1865, when emancipation reached Texas, and what freedom means today. Many speakers do both, which helps you plan across the year. PepTalk books for each date.
Yes, many Black History Month speakers host panels, run workshops on inclusion, or lead open discussion alongside a keynote. Workshop depth varies by speaker background, so check what each one offers. PepTalk will tell you who suits each format for your event and audience.
Yes, you can book a Black History Month speaker for a virtual or hybrid event, which many organizations do to reach teams across several offices at once. Live Q&A and shared resources help the message land on screen. PepTalk sets up the session so everyone can take part.
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