Motivational Speakers
It can be difficult to spark motivation to improve our lives, we often doubt ourselves and we have been trained to be overly self-conscious. We often lack motivation in many areas such as including academic success, workplace self-application, self-education, financial success, physical self-improvement and many, many more. To inspire and motivate an audience at your next community or corporate event try booking an African-American motivational speaker from Great Black Speakers to give a presentation on their personal success stories, expertise and methods of motivation. Educate your audience about steps to take for success and improvement in all aspects of your life and how to motivate yourself to take them.
Lucille O'Neal
Author of Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go
As the mother of one of the greatest athletes of all time, Lucille O'Neal's journey is exceptional; but her story reveals that she is more than just "Shaquille O'Neal's mom." She is a woman you know; a woman you understand. Perhaps your own journey resembles hers. O'Neal has been a rebellious teen, a single mother, a wife, a college student, a divorcee and, above all, a woman of unique courage. Acquainted early in life with turmoil, O'Neal's ...
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Common
Actor and Multi-Grammy Winning Music Artist
With his Multi-Grammy Award winning music career and his continued work in film, Common has emerged as one of Hollywood's most sought after leading men. He has been seen on the silver screen in films such as SMOKIN ACES, AMERICAN GANGSTER, WANTED, TERMINATOR SALVATION and was most recently in DATE NIGHT and JUST WRIGHT. Prior to acting, COMMON rose to prominence as one of hip-hops most poetic and respected lyricists having recorded over eight...
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Andre Norman
Inspirational life story of gang leader sentenced to over 100 years in prison who changed his life direction, got out of prison and now inspires audiences that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and follow your dreams!
From being one of the most feared prison gang leaders in the United States to becoming one of the nation’s most dynamic agents of change, Andre Norman has been speaking to and inspiring corporate professionals throughout the country and across the globe. He launched his program, Project Footprints, in 1999 to teach corporate audiences how focus, purpose, resilience and effective planning can overcome even the most daunting challenges in the busin...
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Chaz Shepherd
20th Century Self-Motivational & Inspirational Speaker, dedicated to helping you become Better
Chaz Shepherd is a Singer, Writer, Producer, Composer, Actor, Speaker, Activist, and Host. From singing your soul happy and invoking a better you to hosting the Apollo theater, Chaz reaches for you one way or another. Chaz Shepherd was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he still lives. The son of the great Cheryl Shepherd and Ronald Shepherd, Chaz inherited creative talent and Charisma that pleasantly touches the hearts of those who experi...
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A'Lelia Bundles
Author/Journalist/Nonprofit board chair/Madam Walker descendant. Blends current events, entrepreneurship & history into entertaining, informative mix.
A'Lelia BundlesAuthor and journalist A’Lelia Bundles currently is at work on her third book, Joy Goddess of Harlem: The Life and Times of A’Lelia Walker, a biography of her great-grandmother, to be published by Simon and Schuster. She also serves as president and chair of the Foundation for the National Archives, the private partner which provides funds and support for the exhibitions, programs and educational materials of the National Archives. ...
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Dominique Dawes
Dominique delivers powerful and inspiring messages of leadership, focus, teamwork, and health and wellness. Dominique is the Only American Gymnast to win Team Medals in 3 Different Olympic Games.
Dominique DawesDominique is an Olympic Gold medalist and three-time Olympian. She is the only American gymnast to medal at three different Olympic Games in the team competition, and the first African-American gymnast to win an Olympic Gold medal. Dominique paved the way for other young African American gymnastics to strive for Olympic glory, including 2012 Olympic All-Around Gold Medalist Gabrielle Douglas. At the 1996 Atlanta Games, Dominique b...
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Eddie George
College football analyst for Fox Sports and Sirius-XM; Analyst for Yahoo! Sports. 1995 Heisman Trophy winner. Member of the College Football Hall of Fame. Former NFL running back for Oilers, Titans, & Cowboys.
Eddie GeorgeEddie George serves as an analyst on Fox Sports’ college football coverage as well as with Sirius-XM and Yahoo! Sports. Previously he has been a contributor to the Dr. Oz Show, an analyst on Fox’s BCS coverage as well as the host of The Quad on the Big Ten Network and a contributor to Fox Business Channel. He has also been featured on Fox Sports Net’s “Pro Football Preview,” “College Football Weekly” and “Best Damn Sports Show” progra...
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Stephen Smith
ESPN TV (First Take) and radio personality (mid-day show in NYC) as well as an ESPN.com columnist. Long-time columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Stephen A. SmithStephen A. Smith was born in the British Virgin Islands and raised in the Hollis neighborhood of Queens, NY. He attended Winston-Salem State University and played basketball under Hall of Fame coach Clarence Gaines. Smith has built the foundation of his career as a journalist for the New York Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, and is now a featured columnist for ESPNNY.com. In March 2003, he was promoted to General Sports Columnis...
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LZ Granderson
ESPN personality, producer & host: Sportscenter, Outside the Lines, 1st Take; ESPN U.S. Open Tennis commentator; CNN contributor & CNN.com weekly columnist; Named 2011 Journalist of the Year by the National Lesbian Gay Journalist Association.
LZ GrandersonGranderson is currently a senior writer and columnist for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com, and has contributed to ESPN's Sports Center, Outside the Lines, and First Take. He writes a weekly column for CNN.com, appears weekly on CNN Newsroom, has a CNN video blog and podcast and appears frequently on CNN Newsroom, American Morning with Ali Velshi, Newsroom with Don Lemon and Anderson Cooper 360. Granderson was first hired at The Atlan...
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Walter Bond
Mr. Accountability, America's Accountability Leader
Walter Bond Walter Bond also known as “Mr. Accountability” is recognized as one of the world’s most preeminent thought leaders on training and development with a presentation style that is in a class all by itself. Through his keynotes, training systems, webinars, Tele-seminars, workshops, books and CDs, he travels the world transforming organizations into a culture of accountability. He has shared his messages with hundreds of companies, associ...
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Gregory Palmer
Award winning and internationally acclaimed speaker and author introduces a spiritual-scientific method for rediscovery of individual purpose.
G. Alfred Palmer has researched, developed, tested and implemented a ground breaking scientific-spiritual methodology called purpose-ology! Purposeology allows people to rediscover the most important thing on earth THE REASON YOU WERE BORN! Starting in clinical counseling rooms he’s developed from scratch a compelling vision for transforming lives. He has been trained and mentored by well-known spiritual and motivational leaders in the areas of l...
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Bertrand Gervais
Mentoring Expert that specializes in Student Achievement, Authentic Networking, and Soft Skills.
Bertrand GervaisRecognized by USA Today and Fox News as one of the "Top Gen Y" leaders in the country, Bert Gervais a.k.a. “The Mentor Guy” is one of the nation’s top experts on mentorship, communication, and authentic networking. His number one Amazon best-selling mentorship book "Who’s in Your Top Hive?" has garnered critical reviews and his work has been translated into a curriculum for corporations, non-profits, and high schools. He currently...
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Bill Lester
Formally trained and employed Computer Scientist who risked it all, and became a full-time professional NASCAR driver at age 40 and lived his dream.
William Alexander Lester III As only the third African American driver to race at the top level of NASCAR, the Sprint Cup Series, in the last 50 years, Bill Lester is not your typical race car driver. The fact that he achieved this at 45 years of age makes this feat even more impressive. But Bill’s professional racing career is atypical in many ways. He didn’t grow up in the sport. He does not come from wealth. He is not a second or third genera...
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John W. Marshall
John Marshall, son of Thurgood Marshall, our nation's first African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice, specializes in motivational speeches dealing with his father's role in our nation's civil rights movement and his place in American History.
John W. Marshall is the younger of two sons of Thurgood Marshall, the lead attorney in Brown v Board of Education, and our nation’s first African-American Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. John specializes in motivational speeches dealing with his father’s role in our nation’s civil rights movement and his place in American history. He has also been the featured speaker for numerous law enforcement and fire and rescue rel...
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Sil Lai Abrams
Inspirational speaker, domestic violence awareness & prevention activist, and relationship expert for the online version of EBONY Magazine
Sil Lai Abrams is a NABJ award-winning New York City based writer,inspirational speaker, domestic violence awareness activist, and relationship expert for the online version of EBONY magazine. Her passionate belief in the transformative power of greater self-awareness and personal accountability is the motivating force behind her work to empower others to create empowered lives, healthier relationships and end violence against women and children....
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Towanna Freeman
Award Winning Author | Life and Career Strategist | Advocate for Teen Girls
Towanna B. Freeman is one of those rare “Triple Threat Women.” She is an entrepreneur, mother of two, and a military wife. She is a successful life coach, inspirational speaker and advocate for young women. Freeman conducts workshops and conferences where she imparts a life-changing message that presents hope and inspiration. It is her purpose. It is her success. So much, in fact, that she has co-authored an award winning book, Purposeful Action,...
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Dr. Antoine Moss
BlackEnterprise.com Contributor & America's Top Authority on Internship Mastery & Early Career Achievement
Dr. Antoine MossAs a nationally recognized resource in the fields of internships, early career achievement, leadership, and motivation; Dr. Moss has contributed to career and empowerment articles and stories for media outlets like The Plain Dealer Newspaper, Fox 8 TV News, and WERE News Radio 1490. Most notably, he’s a currently weekly contributor for BlackEnterprise.com’s Career Section where he writes articles that help to advance the careers o...
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George Duvall
Motivational Speaker, Consultant and Comedian
George DuvallGeorge Duvall is a motivational speaker, consultant and comedian who shares his positive message of success with schools and organizations across America. George spent 15 years of his life in foster care and youth facilities. Now he speaks to audiences about the importance of education, fun, family and fatherhood using humor and his own unique journey from struggle to success. George has presented at over 500 events over the past ...
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Johnel Barron
ISTRIVE - ISTUDY - ISUCCEED Movement
Johnel BarronIt's a game called, 'Life' - and Johnel Barron has the proven, winning approach to reach into the wandering souls of today's youth. Affectionately referred to as "Mr. B", this powerful speaker, consultant, and mentor is changing the dynamics for how teens across the country define "personal success". Often mistaken as a college student himself, Johnel has the ability to connect with teens and parents with a strong voice of reaso...
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For Ms. Shannon Leon the journey to achieve success as an entrepreneur included an equity partnership in both a Hampton Inn and a Marriot Courtyard property in Atlanta; the sole proprietor of a Cold Stone Creamery in Atlanta; co-owner of BreathLes Printing and BreathLes Publishing, both based in Miami; owner of Clover Entertainment, a television and film production investment company; and several commercial buildings. Ms. Leon is a member of the ...
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Dr. David Stephens
Your Relationship Coach
Dr. David Stephens is a relationship coach to married couples and singles in the dating game. He conducts seminars, marriage enrichment classes, and does keynote speaking for churches, civic groups, and leadership development organizations. Dr. Stephens is a dynamic speaker with a unique combination of street smarts and biblical wisdom. He has expanded his intuitive knowledge about love and marriage through academic training, continuous self-stud...
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George Green
Former celebrity Tour Manager; Hip-Hop & Music related
New Yorker, George Green overcame his troubled urban youth to build a distinguished public speaking career. His engagements have taken him to college campuses, high schools, and centers for troubled teens and young adults where he discusses violence, youth empowerment, and reflects on his own difficult childhood to share lessons learned. His vast audiences are comprised of those from diverse cultures, nationalities, and religions, and he relates ...
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Eon Lewis
No Grease! Changing the face of Business
Identical twin brothers Damian and Jermaine Johnson founded No Grease! Inc. in 1997. Since then they have been recognized as the leaders of the Hair Care Industry in the city of Charlotte NC. Together, with business partner Charlie Petty, they now own and operate three grooming lounges in Charlotte, as well as the No Grease! School for the Tonsorial Arts (Now called Park West Barber School Charlotte). Today they are eager to share their knowledg...
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DaRhonda Williams
Professional Certified Life Coach for 12 years, Life Strategist, Branding Expert, Author, Motivational and Inspirational Speaker
ReNEW Life StrategistDaRhonda Williams has become the personal life coach for people around the world to help them cultivate the great intention for their lives. With her unique insight, she helps individuals discover new perspective by developing strategies for lasting transformation and exponential growth.Through her nonprofit, Where New Life Begins, DaRhonda has goals to offer the opportunity for men and women across the United States to inves...
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Trey Anthony
trey anthony is the dream go getter who specializes in helping others actualize their dreams and turning NO's into Yeses!!! She specializes in womyn's health and well being and also media and entertainment!
Critics have referred to trey anthony as The Oprah of the Canadian theatre scene! Award winning playwright, executive producer, actor, creator, and stand?up comedian trey anthony, is known for the ground- breaking television and theatrical production ‘da Kink in my Hair. Trey was also the executive producer, co?creator and writer of the hit television show ‘da Kink in my Hair for Global Television. In the series she was the outspoken, wise?cracki...
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James Nemley
The Better Business Builder
James (Jim) Nemley, LPBC, CBP, CFLT, CEDP, CMA, CF, Chief Executive Officer "If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got." Jim is into Attitude Adjustment. He feels that it is important to change the mind of the individual in order to affect different results, especially in the case of business owners. For more than 25 years Jim has put entrepreneurs and business owners on the right track to success. As Chief Coach...
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Dr. Rubin Cockrell
Dr. Rubin Cockrell is an International Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur and Professor. Dr. Cockrell serves as CEO of Positive Images & Associates.
Dr. Rubin CockrellDr. Cockrell’s Personal Mission Statement- To educate, enrich, and enhance people’s lives so that they may achieve their goals. Dr. Cockrell’s Personal Slogan- “Failure is not an Option, Excuses are not Acceptable, and Excellence must be a way of Life.” – Dr. Rubin Cockrell Dr. Rubin Cockrell is an International Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur and Professor. Dr. Cockrell serves as CEO of Positive Images & Associates (www.imagep...
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Deborah Parker
Leadership, Inspiration, Action
Deborah L. ParkerDeborah L. Parker is a seasoned facilitator, motivational speaker, army veteran, cancer survivor, trainer, author, and coach with a wealth of experience on a variety of workplace issues. She has encouraged audiences to use their "gifts and wits" in creating winning foundations for their professional and personal goals. Results, Wisdom, Motivation Taking adversity as the route to “never count yourself out!” is also a part of D...
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Lincoln Stephens
Muckracker. Motivator. Mentor. Former advertising executive turned industry activist and talent futurist.
Lincoln StephensLincoln Stephens is a former Advertising Account Management Executive (Carol H Williams, Martin Retail, and TracyLocke) turned activist, muckraker and entrepreneur. In his professional career, Stephens has worked with top brands such as Frito Lay, Quaker, Pepsi, Cadillac, Hummer, Chevrolet, and Coca-Cola. Born in Dallas, Texas, Lincoln is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia where he received a Bachelor’s in Journali...
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Sharon Bennett
Step Into A Better Life - Unleash the Power Within
SHARON BENNETT-MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER Sharon Bennett is a native of San Antonio, Texas and realized her passion through faithful inspiration. She speaks to motivate others to a happier & healthier way of being with improved self-esteem, self-worth, self-love to find their path and start their in life. With a Bachelor’s of Arts and a Bachelors of Science, member of NSA, NAPW, & IWLA, she is a 16 year veteran Registered Nurse Coach, with experien...
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