Donna Brazile

Donna Brazile

Donna Brazile is one of the best known, most influential African American women in modern American political life. She is Chair of the Democratic National Committee’s Voting Rights Institute (VRI), an organization established in 2001 to help protect and promote the rights of all Americans to participate in the political process. Read More...

Boyce Watkins

Boyce Watkins

Dr. Boyce Watkins is one of the most highly sought after African-American scholars in the world. Specializing in financial psychology, educational motivation, and black social commentary, Dr. Watkins has presented his message to millions, making regular appearances on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, ABC News, and BET. Brilliant, articulate, and practical, Dr. Watkins is a world-leading authority in Finance and Investing. Read More...



Marshawn Evans

Marshawn Evans

The journey for entrepreneur, attorney and author, Marshawn Evans, J.D., stretches from being labeled a problem-child to becoming one of Glamour Magazine’s and USA Today’s top women in America. Now known to audiences as “Miss Peak Performance,” Marshawn has used her story to speak words of empowerment across the nation and on such leading media outlets as ABC, VH1, CNBC and PBS. Read More...

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Demetrius Walker

The leader of a new breed of young entrepreneurs in America. Demetrius Darnell Walker is a native New Yorker. Born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx, Demetrius represents not only the merits of higher education, but street knowledge as well. Growing up in New York City, Demetrius was exposed to the struggles of the urban community. Read More...

DeShawn Snow

MC Lyte

MC Lyte, the original, the prototype, the first black woman to invade the hip-hop spotlight and lay down rhymes as hard and fast as anyone before and ever since, is back. And Da Underground Heat Vol. 1 hosted by Jaime Foxx makes it plain that even after a four-year hiatus, Lyte stands supreme as the queen of the scene. Read More...

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Lawrence Watkins

Lawrence Watkins is one of America's leading entrepreneurship and personal achievement experts. His journey has taken him from an ultra-underachiever in high school to the owner of Great Black Speakers as well as an Ivy League MBA degree. Currently, Lawrence is a money and finance writer for AOL Black Voices and is set to release his first book ,Frame Your Future: 8 Principles to Effectively Focus on the Future and Not Dwell in the Past. Read More...

Lynn Whitfield

Lynn Whitfield

Lynn Whitfield is an Emmy Award winning actress whose talents have taken her to the heights of the acting profession for nearly three decades. She has starred in movies such as Eve's Bayou, The Josephine Baker Story, and A Thin Line Between Love and Hate. Read More...

Glenda Hatchett

Judge Glenda Hatchett

Judge Glenda Hatchett presides over the syndicated show, "Judge Hatchett" currently in its 8th season. A visionary who knows how to get results, Judge Hatchett is renowned in the legal community for her groundbreaking courtroom style. Read More...

Jeff Johnson

Jordan Coleman

Jordan Coleman is GBS' youngest speaker of all time. He is the speaking voice for Tyrone the Moose on the Emmy Award Winning Nickelodeon show, The Backyardigans. The wildly popular animated series has become must see TV for the pre-school crowd. Read More...

Shaun Robinson

Shaun Robinson

Emmy Award-winning journalist and author Shaun Robinson is the weekend co-host and correspondent for the syndicated entertainment news show, "Access Hollywood”. Shaun is also the author of the new book, “Exactly As I Am: Celebrated Women Share Candid Advice with Today’s Girls on What it Takes to Believe in Yourself”. Read More...

Eric Snow

Eric Snow

When it comes to professional athletes and their outside activities, few have been labeled and encompassed the term "community ambassador" better than current Cleveland Cavaliers co-captain and NBA veteran Eric Snow. Now officially retired after his 14th NBA season (the 4th with his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers), Eric is serving as an analyst for Turner Sports. Read More...

Danielle Cortes Devito

Danielle Cortes Devito

Danielle is a professional speaker who inspires companies and individuals to live a healthy and productive life. She has captivated audiences across the U.S. speaking about her passion of living a heart healthy life style and preventing heart disease and strokes. Danielle has 15 years experience in the emergency medical field and 7 years as a spokesperson for the American Heart Association. Read More...

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Working with Great Black Speakers has been a real pleasure. Working out all of the details was easy because I was able to talk to you in a more laid-back, personal way than I would have expected; I felt that I was able to make a professional as well as personal connection, which made the process actually enjoyable. Also, when there were times of confusion on my part, dealing with the contracts and payment, it was nice to have someone who was willing to explain the details numerous times and help me to understand. It was also great to work with a company that was understanding of our needs and our experience.

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New Great Black Speakers
Bill Releford

Dr. Bill Releford

International Leader in the Field of Diabetic Limb Salvage Wound Care

Lucille O'Neil Lucille O'Neil
Author of WALK LIKE YOU HAVE SOMEWHERE TO GO: From Mental Welfare to Mental Wealth
Terrence J

Terrence J

Host of the hottest music program in the world, 106 and Park
Johnel Barron  Johnel Barron - Helping Millenials Find Their Purpose
Dr. Daphne Mobley  Dr. Daphne Mobley - From the Inner City to the CEO's Inner Circle! George Green  George Green - Educating Youth for a Career in the Entertainment Industry
Daniel Trust Daniel Trust - Genocide Survivor, Motivational Speaker and Entrepreneur Angela Tompkins Angela Tompkins - Inspirational Leader for Victims of Domestic Violence Darhonda Williams Darhonda Williams
- Founder of Where New Life Begins. Inc. and Author of the Great Intention
James Wadley Dr. James Wadley - One of the Region's Best Sexuality Therapists with a Focus on Intimacy Building in Relationships Ellin LaVar Ellin LaVar - Celebrity Stylist and Pioneer in Hair Design Nika Beamon Nika Beamon - Author of "I didn't Work this Hard Just to Get Married"
Marvelyn Brown Marvelyn Brown - Author and Speaker for HIV/AIDS Awareness Villa Willis Villa Willis - Executive Director and Founder of My Heart's Desires Ministries Lashan Browning Lashan Browning   - Executive Producer and Owner of a Full-Servie Production Comnpany
Princess Clark-Wendel Princess Clark-Wendel - International Business Woman, Consultant, and Advisor to Business Owners Across the Country Quincenia Bell Quincenia Bell - Minister and Motivational Speaker Kelvin Jones Kelvin Jones - Marketing and Branding Expert
Dr. Valerie Martin Stewart Dr. Valerie Martin Stewart - Minister, Motivational Speaker, Published Author George Brooks Dr. George Brooks - Environmental Scientist and Educator on Green Energy Maria Jonas Maria Jonas - Author of "The Diva Dating Manual"
   


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Featured Speakers of the Month
Dr. Elon BomaniShannon Leon is a successful entrepreneur and franchise owner
Erin PattonErin Patton is widely regarded as one of the nation's leading experts on Branding and Sports Marketing and the foremost authority on Hip-Hop culture and consumer behavior
Shane and Shawn WardShane & Shawn Ward are innovative twin designers from NYC who launched an innovative shoe collection.
David AndersonDavid Anderson is an entrepreneur in Atlanta, GA and a 15 year radio veteran.