Sports Social Justice Speakers

Some of the leading personalities in the fight for social justice have been athletes. Many sports stars have causes related to the Black Lives Matter movement and more that are near and dear to their hearts. Due to their high-profile, sports social justice speakers give instant credibility to the topic they are talking about. They make great keynote speakers for any type of diversity training, meeting or virtual event.

Chiney Ogwumike

WNBA All-Star and ESPN Radio Host

Born in Texas to Nigerian parents, Chiney Ogwumike found her talent for the game of basketball at a young age, playing alongside her sister, current WNBA player Nneka. Ogwumike had an impressive high

Bubba Wallace

NASCAR Cup Series Driver

Bubba Wallace is a NASCAR Cup Series driver, known for being one of the most successful black drivers in the sport's history. Wallace originally started running in the Truck Series in 2013 before jump

Demario Davis

New Orleans Saints Linebacker

Demario Davis is one of the leaders of the New Orleans Saints defense. Davis has been with the Saints since 2018 and was named a first-team All-Pro in 2019. He had spent the previous two seasons befor

Brendon Ayanbadejo

Activist and Former Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens

Brendon Ayanbadejo is a former professional linebacker who played 13 seasons in the NFL and the Canadian Football League. Prior to his time as a professional, Ayanbadejo was a star linebacker at UCLA,

Ben Watson

Retired Super Bowl Champion and Popular Speaker

Ben Watson is a former NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia. Watson has also playe

Aeneas Williams

Hall of Fame Defensive Back

Aeneas Williams is a former professional football player who played cornerback and free safety during his time in the NFL. After posting a record number of interceptions in his Junior year, and only o

Derrick Brooks

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Derrick Brooks is one of the greatest football players in the history of the game. A native of Pensacola, Florida, it was evident during his days at Washington High School and Florida State Universit

Dhani Jones

Former NFL Linebacker

Dhani Jones played 11 seasons in the NFL after being selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He’d go on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals un

Doc Rivers

Head Coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, Former All-Star Player and NBA Championship Coach

Doc Rivers has had a successful life in basketball and is best known today for his 25-plus years as an NBA head coach. Rivers is the current head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Before taking over the B

Donte Stallworth

Former NFL Wide Receiver

Donte Stallworth was a productive wide receiver during his ten NFL seasons. Overall, he grabbed 321 passes for 4,837 yards and 35 touchdowns. Stallworth shined early in his career with the the New O

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

Inky Johnson

Inspirational Former Football Player

Inky Johnson is a football celebrity. Growing up, Johnson had always wanted to play professional and he was making that dream a reality, until September 9, 2006. Johnson attended the University of Ten

Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics Swingman

The Boston Celtics made Jaylen Brown the third overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft after he was a standout performer in his one college season at the University of California. He averaged 14.6 points

Jemele Hill

Staff Writer for The Atlantic and Former ESPN Personality

Jemele Hill is known as one of the boldest personalities in sports media. She is currently a staff writer for The Atlantic and host of the podcast, "Jemele Hill is Unbothered." For nearly 12 years, HI

John Amaechi

Retired NBA Player, Organizational Psychologist, Leadership Speaker & Human Rights Advocate

John Amaechi is known for his outspoken opinions and trailblazing efforts for gay athletes. Amaechi became the first former NBA player to come out when he wrote his memoir, “Man in the Middle” (2007)

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

LZ Granderson

ESPN Writer, Producer & Host

LZ Granderson is an American journalist for ESPN and CNN. His candor about being gay has given him a unique platform in the sports media world. Granderson is best known for his writing online and in

Larry Fitzgerald

Hall of Fame Wide Receiver for the Arizona Cardinals

Larry Fitzgerald is a Minneapolis, Minnesota native and grew up with the dream of playing at football’s most elite level. When he stepped on the University of Pittsburgh campus in 2001 he took a giant

Lewis Hamilton

McLaren Formula 1 Driver

Lewis Hamilton was born and raised in Stevenage, England and got his start in racing at a young age. At the age of seven he finished second at the national BRCA championship and then started on the go

Magic Johnson

Basketball Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers Legend

When Earvin Johnson earned the nickname "Magic" in high school, one could say that it foreshadowed what was to come in his career. After a magical career at Michigan State University in which he led t

Malcolm Brogdon

Retired NBA Guard and Former Sixth Man of the Year

Malcolm Brogdon was a top NBA star for nine seasons. After being a second-round pick of the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2016 NBA Draft, many did not expect Brogdon to blossom into the player he has become.

Masai Ujiri

Toronto Raptors General Manager

Masai Ujiri is the general manager for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. Prior to his basketball passion, Ujiri grew up playing soccer until he was 13 years old. Ujiri’s interest in basketball began whe

Richard Sherman

Retired Five-Time Pro Bowl Cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks

Richard Sherman is widely regarded as one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history. Sherman attended Stanford University to play football on an athletic scholarship. In his freshman campaign he led

Royce White

Former NBA Player

Royce White was a 5 star athlete from Minnesota and was ranked in the top 10 of power forwards by all major scouting sites. Minnesota s Mr. Basketball in 2009 was a two-time State Champion and was off

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

Stephen Jackson

Retired 14-Year NBA Veteran

Stephen Jackson had a standout 14-year career in the NBA, playing an important role for several successful teams. Jackson had an amazing road to the NBA, never playing in college but still being selec

Titus O'Neil

WWE Superstar and Community Ambassador

Titus O'Neil is a WWE Superstar. O'Neil got his wrestling start in Florida Championship Wrestling and NXT. He was apart of season two of the reality series "WWE NXT" and also appeared on "NXT Redemp

Tony Dungy

Pro Football Hall of Fame and Super Bowl Champion Coach

Tony Dungy has a very long history with the sport of football as he was both a player and a coach for a number of years. He first started playing as a quarterback for the University of Minnesota and w

Aaron Maybin

NFL Linebacker Who Retired to Become an Artist and Activist

Aaron Maybin is a former NFL and CFL football player who has become a powerful voice in the community. Maybin is a leader as an artist-activist, educator and motivational speaker. Maybin played c

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