Social Activism Speakers

Championing Change: Empowering Messages & Wisdom Shared by Social Activism Experts

List of Social Activism Speakers

Throughout history, like-minded groups and communities have been brought together by a shared cause and worked to bring about changes in society. From the civil rights movement to women's suffrage, social activism has brought about landmark achievements on a communal and federal scale. However, these social justice speakers know that the fight for change is far from over when it comes to racial injustice, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ rights. The social activists, politicians, and celebrities in this category continue to advocate and raise awareness for important issues that affect marginalized communities.

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Ben Stiller

Emmy-Nominated Comedian, Actor, Director & Producer Known for "Meet the Parents," "Zoolander" "Night at the Museum" & "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"; Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR

Tom Steyer

Business Leader; Philanthropist & Clean Energy Advocate; Co-Founder, NextGen America & Galvanize Climate Solutions; Author, "Cheaper, Faster, Better"; Former 2020 Presidential Candidate

Van Jones
(6 ratings)

Emmy Award-Winning TV Host, Political Strategist & Producer; Civil Rights & Environmental Advocate; NYT Bestselling Author; CEO of REFORM Alliance

Rachael Denhollander
(2 ratings)

Lawyer & Advocate for Sexual Abuse Victims

Erin Brockovich
(13 ratings)

Famous Environmental Activist, TV Host, Consumer Advocate & Bestselling Author; Inspirational Empowerment Speaker on Triumph in the Face of Adversity

Erin Gruwell
(10 ratings)

Founder & Executive Director of the Freedom Writers Foundation; Education Reform Advocate

Bushra Amiwala
(4 ratings)

Youngest Muslim Elected Official in the United States; Political & Diversity Activist; Skokie Board of Education

Kristi Yamaguchi

Former Olympic Figure Skater, Olympic Gold Medalist & Celebrity Champion of Dancing with the Stars

Nancy Lieberman

Two-Time Basketball Hall of Famer & Olympic Silver Medalist; First Female Head Coach of a Men’s Professional Basketball Team with BIG3 Team Power; Founder of Nancy Lieberman Charities

Connie Chung

Legendary Television News Broadcaster; Diversity Advocate; Known as First Asian Woman to Co-Anchor Broadcast Evening News

Charles Blow
(2 ratings)

Visual Op-Ed Columnist for The New York Times; CNN Contributor & NY Times Best-Selling Author of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones"

Elaine Welteroth
(4 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, TV Host, Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue & Maternal Health Advocate

Joy Buolamwini
(1 rating)

Founder of Algorithmic Justice League & Researcher at MIT Media Lab

Issa Rae
(4 ratings)

Actress, Writer, Director & Producer Known for HBO's "Insecure" & "Awkward Black Girl"

Steven Lim
(3 ratings)

Co-Founder of Watcher Entertainment & Former BuzzFeed's "Worth It" Host

Chris Hansen

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Dateline NBC Correspondent

Chella Man
(2 ratings)

Transgender Model, Activist & Artist

Willie Brown
(3 ratings)

41st Mayor of San Francisco & 58th Speaker of the California State Assembly

Gus Kenworthy
(1 rating)

Professional Skier, Olympic Medalist, Activist, Influencer & Actor

Don Cheadle

Actor, Activist & Author; Known for "Iron Man 2" & "Hotel Rwanda"