Amplify Speakers
Black History Month Speakers
Booking a Black History Month speaker is one of the most meaningful ways to mark February—and the impact shouldn’t end when the month does. Amplify represents accomplished Black keynote speakers who bring history, leadership, resilience, and forward-looking insight to corporate, association, campus, and community events.
Whether you’re planning a Black History Month keynote, a leadership series, or an employee resource group event, these speakers move audiences from reflection to action.
Featured Speakers
Marques Ogden
Former NFL lineman who lost nearly $2M and rebuilt from a janitor’s job—failing forward and perseverance.
View Marques’s profile →LaPora Lindsey
“Untitled Leadership”—leading with influence and confidence without a title or authority.
View LaPora’s profile →Precious Williams
13-time national pitch champion and Shark Tank alum; communication “from trash to cash.”
View Precious’s profile →Troy Sandidge
TEDx “Strategy Hacker” on growth, marketing, and turning rejection into fuel.
View Troy’s profile →Yanick Hicks
PharmD and Maxwell Leadership executive director developing leaders through influence.
View Yanick’s profile →Sean Fisher
Military veteran and certified mediator who turns conflict into growth and equity.
View Sean’s profile →Carla Billups
Faith-and-strategy speaker and presentation coach; “Your Gift Will Make Room for You.”
View Carla’s profile →The most effective organizations don’t confine these voices to a single month. Each speaker is a fit for leadership summits, culture and belonging initiatives, ERG events, and annual conferences all year long—pairing authentic story with practical takeaways.
If you’re building Black History Month programming, tell us what you want the room to take away and we’ll match the right voice to your audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these speakers only for February?
No. They’re powerful year-round for leadership, culture, and belonging programming—February is simply the most common booking window.
Can they tailor the talk to our organization?
Yes. Nearly every speaker customizes their keynote to your audience, theme, and goals during a preparation call.
Do you have speakers for both keynotes and ERG events?
Yes—these speakers work main-stage keynotes, fireside chats, and intimate employee resource group sessions.
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Book a Black History Month Speaker
Tell us your date, audience, and goals and we’ll send a hand-picked shortlist—usually within one business day.