TOP SPEAKERS FOR JUNETEENTH 2024
On June 19, America celebrates Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrated since the late 1800s, Juneteenth goes beyond marking a critical moment in history — it reminds us how important it is to keep the conversation around justice and equality going. The racial justice speakers highlighted on this page have gained national attention as they celebrate Black history and heritage, empower their communities, and bring about hope and change through the power of the spoken word.
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PROMINENT BLACK VOICES
Now is the time to amplify Black voices. As popular media personalities, activists, educators, business founders, and CEOs, these Black motivational speakers are at the forefront of the struggles and triumphs of Black people in America.SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISTS
These inspirational social justice speakers have decided to stand up against injustice and to fight for social change. They are social activists, advocates, bestselling authors, educators, political speakers, and business leaders who give back to the community through their work, and hope to inspire a transformation in thoughts and actions within society.
POWERFUL ABOLITIONIST SPEAKERS
From top civil rights attorneys to formerly incarcerated activists, these inspiring social justice leaders and abolitionists address over-incarceration, excessive punishment, wrongful convictions, police brutality, and surveillance to create lasting alternatives to imprisonment.
ANTI-RACISM & DISCRIMINATION
Are you ready to take the next steps towards combating racism and societal discrimination based on age, poverty, disability, sexual orientation, or religion? These activists, authors, and educators are experts on systemic racism and can lead audience members in anti-racism training in their workplace, community, or organization.
POPULAR BLACK AUTHORS
These award-winning Black writers have published books in a variety of genres, including personal memoirs, biographies, historical fiction, fantasy, novels, business and self-help, poetry, and more. Their works are crucial in increasing visibility and representation of Black people and their experiences, no matter the subject material.RAPPERS TURNED SOCIAL ACTIVISTS
Hip-hop artists, rappers, producers, actors, and entrepreneurs, these influential entertainers and performers use their fame and unique platforms to promote social change. Famous in the entertainment world and far beyond, these social justice activists understand their voices are heard and can be used for good.
― S. Caldwell, Wheaton College
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