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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Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(8 ratings)

Presidential Professor at CUNY Graduate Center, BET News Correspondent, Human Rights Activist & Author

Gitanjali Rao
(8 ratings)

Award-Winning Inventor, Futurist & Scientist; Developer of Anti-Cyberbullying Software Kindly; TIME Magazine's 2020 "Kid of the Year"

Trevor Noah
(1 rating)

Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Podcast Host & Bestselling Author; Former Host of "The Daily Show"; Grammy Award Show Host

Gordon Ramsay

Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, Cookbook Author & Television Personality Known for "Hell's Kitchen" and "MasterChef"

Emma Watson

Actress, Model & Activist; UN Women Goodwill Ambassador; Co-Founder of the HeForShe Campaign

Gabrielle Bernstein

NYT Bestselling Author; Founder of HerFuture.com; Spiritual Teacher; Podcaster & Forbes' "20 Best-Branded Women"

Ashley Judd
(2 ratings)

Actress, Humanitarian, Political & Environmental Activist

W. Kamau Bell
(2 ratings)

Stand-Up Comedian, TV Host & Author Best Known for "United Shades of America"

Kumail Nanjiani

Stand-Up Comedian, Actor & Writer; Known for "Silicon Valley" & "The Big Sick"

Maysoon Zayid
(4 ratings)

Palestinian-American Actress, Writer & Comedian; Disability & Anti-Cyber Bullying Advocate

Angela Rye
(2 ratings)

CNN Political Commentator, NPR Political Analyst, Attorney, Principal & CEO of IMPACT Strategies

Fran Hauser
(40 ratings)

Media Executive, Startup Investor, Founder of Bedford Books, Women's Empowerment Speaker & Best-Selling Author of "The Myth of the Nice Girl"

Jimmy O. Yang
(1 rating)

Comedian, Writer & Actor; Known for His Role in HBO's "Silicon Valley"

Sasheer Zamata
(1 rating)

Actress, Comedian & Podcast Host of "Best Friends"; Known for "SNL" & "Home Economics"

Jay Shetty
(3 ratings)

CEO at Launchship Technology Solutions; NY Times Bestselling Author; Award-Winning Storyteller; Podcaster & Former Monk

Esther Dyson

Investor in Health Tech, Founder of Wellville, Philanthropist

Retta
(2 ratings)

Actress, Comedian, Television Host & Author Known for "Parks and Recreation," "Good Girls" & "Ugliest House in America"

Chip Conley
(6 ratings)

Hospitality Executive, Bestselling Author & Founder of Modern Elder Academy

Tracee Ellis Ross

Actress, Producer & Chief Executive Officer at PATTERN

Mariska Hargitay

Emmy Award-winning Actress & Philanthropist; Known for "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit"