Top 5 African American Speakers

1) Les Brown

A speaker,author, and radio DJ born February 17, 1945. He was adopted & raised by Mamie Brown. During childhood, in his head he thought he was educable mentally retarded. Les said those same words to a teacher of his and the teacher said "Never let what somebody says become your reality". Those words inspired him. Years later he became what we now know of "Les Brown The Motivator". In 1982-1988 he was awarded Peabody Awards Board of Jurors.

2) Eric Thomas

American motivational speaker,author, minster born September 3,1970. High school drop-out which eventually he became homeless. While he was down he end meeting up a preacher who inspired him to get on his feet. This preacher changed his whole point of view.

3) Inky Johnson

Former college football player and American motivational speaker born February 12, 1986. Inky had a ninety-nine percent chance of going to the NFL before his incident. His whole life he wanted to play football for the league and worked hard for it during his childhood. He took a hit so hard that it paralyzed his right arm for the rest of his life but inky did not let that stop him them. After his major injury he continued to further his education in psychology. Later on he was a featured speaker at the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony.

4)Denzel Washington

A american actor, director, and producer. Mostly known as an actor. He provided a strong message at a gradation. He mentions how is failure became his success. Denzel has won several wards including the tony awards.

5) Coach Pain

A Fitness coach and motivational speaker. Coach pain is passionate about fitness and has felt that way since the beginning of his career. His parents played major parent in his life. When Pain lost his mother he realized a new purpose of life. His mother made him.