Tommie Smith
1968 Olympic Gold Medalist
Tommie Smith is best known for one seminal moment in his athletic career. After winning a gold medal in the 200 meters at the 1968 Olympics, Smith took a powerful stand for racial equality that has st
Best Sports Speakers for Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth with inspiring words from some of the best sports speakers who can deliver powerful stories of resilience, perseverance, and triumph. These athletes excel in their respective fields and embody the spirit of freedom and equality for all. Join us for an enlightening experience that honors the significance of this important day while exploring the impact of sports in promoting social change and unity. Let us leverage over 25 years of industry-leading experience to secure the perfect keynote speaker for your next event!
John Carlos
1968 Olympian and Civil Rights Hero
John Carlos became a part of Olympic history in the summer of 1968. After winning the bronze medal in the 200-meters, he and teammate Tommie Smith took the podium with hands raised in a Black Power sa
Michael Vick
Retired Four-Time NFL Pro Bowl Quarterback
Not many players have excited football fans like Michael Vick. The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback also charted the ultimate story of redemption. Vick was at the top of the football world before ulti
Doug Williams
Retired Super Bowl Champion Quarterback for the Washington Redskins
When Doug Williams led the Washington Redskins to a win in Super Bowl XXII in 1988 he became the first black quarterback to lead his team to a championship in NFL history. At the time Williams was th
Venus Williams
Former World Number One Tennis Player, Five-Time Wimbledon Champion and Successful Entrepreneur
Venus Wiliams is a trailblazer in the tennis world and one of the greatest performers in the history of the sport. Williams revolutionized the women's game, alongside her sister Serena. Overall, she c
Briana Scurry
Legendary U.S. Goalkeeper, National Soccer Hall of Famer, Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup Champion and Concussion Awareness Advocate
Briana Scurry was the goalkeeper for the U.S. women's national soccer team that an entire generation of girls looked up to. Scurry was part of the 1999 World Cup champion team and also won gold medals
Dominique Dawes
Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist
Dominique Dawes was the face of American gymnastics for nearly a decade and competed in four consecutive Olympic Games from 1992 to 2000. In 1991 she burst onto the scene with a gold medal win in the
Serena Williams
Record-Setting Grand Slam Tennis Champion
Serena Williams first captured the world No. 1 tennis ranking in 2002 and has since gone on to win 23 Grand Slam championships, including seven Australian Opens, three French Opens, five Wimbledon cha
Laila Ali
Retired Professional Boxer and Daughter of the Legendary Muhammad Ali
Laila Ali is a retired professional boxer and she is the daughter of Muhammad Ali. Ali began her boxing career at 18 years old after watching a Christy Martin fight. She announced her decision to box
Renee Montgomery
Former WNBA Player and Investor in the Atlanta Dream
Renee Montgomery is just one of the future leaders when it comes to making the sports world a more inclusive place. The former WNBA player actively spoke out against then-Atlanta Dream owner Kelly Loe
Reggie Jackson
Hall Of Fame Outfielder for the New York Yankees
Reggie Jackson is a world renowned retired Major League Baseball right fielder. Prior to his 21 season career in the majors, Reggie attended college at Arizona State University and played both footbal
Simone Manuel
First African-American Swimming Gold Medalist
Simone Manuel made history at the 2016 Olympics. Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic medal in swimming. She tied for gold with Canada s Penny Oleksiak in the
Cullen Jones
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
Cullen Jones is not only a two-time Olympic gold medalist, but he is a world record setter and holder, as well. Jones has changed history as he became the first African-American male to win a gold med
Jennifer King
First Full-Time African American Female Coach in the NFL
Jennifer King is a current offensive assistant coach for the Chicago Bears who made history in 2020 by being the first African-American female hired as a full-time coach in the NFL. The Washington Red
Maia Chaka
First Black Woman to Become an NFL Official
Maia Chaka has made history as the first black woman to become an NFL official. Chaka previously spent time as an official in the Pac-12 and Conference USA. During that experience, the NFL selected he
Best Sports Speakers for Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth with inspiring words from some of the best sports speakers who can deliver powerful stories of resilience, perseverance, and triumph. These athletes excel in their respective fields and embody the spirit of freedom and equality for all. Join us for an enlightening experience that honors the significance of this important day while exploring the impact of sports in promoting social change and unity. Let us leverage over 25 years of industry-leading experience to secure the perfect keynote speaker for your next event!
$20,000 - $30,000
Washington, D.C.
Doug Williams
Retired Super Bowl Champion Quarterback for the Washington Redskins
$100,000 or More
Miami, FL
Venus Williams
Former World Number One Tennis Player, Five-Time Wimbledon Champion and Successful Entrepreneur
$20,000 - $30,000
Available Upon Request
Briana Scurry
Legendary U.S. Goalkeeper, National Soccer Hall of Famer, Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup Champion and Concussion Awareness Advocate
$100,000 or More
Los Angeles, CA
Laila Ali
Retired Professional Boxer and Daughter of the Legendary Muhammad Ali
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