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Author, Activist, Educator & Daughter Of The Legendary Jackie Robinson
Sharon Robinson, daughter of the legendary baseball superstar Jackie Robinson, is an author, activist and educator. Sharon has written several widely praised books about her father, including her most recent…
Grammy-Winning Artist
Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America’s “greatest living poet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career spans over 4 decades of hits. He has received numerous awards including the Grammy Living…
Actor. He is best known for his roles as geneticist Mohinder Suresh in the NBC sci-fi drama Heroes and Jai Wilcox in Covert Affairs
Sendhil Ramamurthy most recently appeared as Governor Julian in Stan Lee's UK series Lucky Man, and American audiences can expect to see Lucky Man in late 2016 or early 2017. His…
Political Analyst and Co-Founder of ESPN. He is the president of Styrk.com, a digital media company and New York Times Best-Selling Author
Scott Rasmussen is a Senior Fellow for the Study of Self-Governance at The King’s College in New York City. He is also an Editor-At-Large at Ballotpedia, the Encyclopedia of American…
Soul/Pop Band
Simply Red were a soul band with pop, reggae, and jazz influences that formed in Manchester, England by lead singer Mick Hucknall in 1984. The band is internationally known for…
Award-Winning Poet, Activist, Transformational Leader & Founder of The Body Is Not An Apology
Sonya Renee Taylor is the Founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body is Not An Apology, an international movement and organization committed to radical self-love and body empowerment as…
Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Singer & Producer
From bringing characters to life on screen, performing on Broadway, producing, landing the title of national bestselling author with her literary debut and her deep-rooted philanthropic endeavors which touch lives…
The Real World: Hollywood
Sarah Ralston was born on September 2nd, 1986 in Ahwatukee, a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona where she continues to live as well in New York
Veteran Media Personality & TV Host
SuChin Pak is most proud of her work as the host and co-producer of the documentary series, “My Life Translated.” A personal, narrative doc series for MTV, the show follows…
Palestinian Philosopher and Activist. Former President of the Al-Quds University in Jerusalem. Until December 2002 he was the representative of the Palestinian National Authority in that city
Sari Nusseibeh is Professor of Islamic and Political Philosophy and President of al-Quds University, East Jerusalem (1995-present). Born in Damascus in 1949, he was brought up in Jerusalem and later…
Former Host of "The Suze Orman Show" Financial Advisor, Motivational Speaker & Best-Selling Author
Suze Orman has been called “a force in the world of personal finance” and a “one-woman financial advice powerhouse” by USA Today. A two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, New York…
Documentarian & Emmy-Winning Producer
Stanley Nelson, an Emmy-winning MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Art & Sciences, is the director of thirteen documentary features. His latest film is Freedom…
Actor; currently stars as FBI Special Agent Derek Morgan on CBS's hit drama "Criminal Minds"
Shemar Moore lived in the Netherlands with his mother as a child, and his first language is Dutch. He didn't learn to speak English until he was five years old.…
Host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers" & Former Head Writer for SNL
Seth Meyers is an Emmy Award-winning writer and current host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers." Meyers was named one of the 2014 "Time 100," Time magazine's 100 most influential…
"Maria" on Sesame Street & Author
Sonia Manzano is a first-generation American of Latino descent who has affected the lives of millions of parents and children since the early 1970s, when she was offered an opportunity…
Iconic Day-time TV Actress, Entrepreneur of Youthful Essence and Humanitarian
As the most famous face in daytime television history, Susan Lucci has held audiences spellbound for years as the sexy, sassy, beautiful "woman you love to hate," Erica Kane on…
Composer, Lyricist and Arranger. One of New York's Most Exciting Musicians
Steven Lutvak is one of New York's most exciting musicians. Steven wrote the title track to MAD HOT BALLROOM, the 9th most successful documentary of all time. In 2006, he…
Comedian, Musician and Actor
Stephen Lynch is a comedian, musician, and actor. Lynch began his career performing his comedy songs at venues around New York City. Caroline's and Catch a Rising Star were two…
New York Style Guru. Former Host of TLC's "What Not to Wear"; Fashion Expert and Author of the book "The Truth About Style"
Stacy London is one of America’s foremost fashion experts. She was best known as the co-host of TLC’s hugely popular show, What Not To Wear. In 2005 Stacy joined The…
Legendary Author. Author of Contemporary Horror; Won Best Myster and Thriller for His Novel, "Mr. Mercedes," in the GoodReads Choice Awards of 2014
Stephen Edwin King was born in Portland, Maine in 1947, the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. After his parents separated when Stephen was a toddler, he…
Award-Winning Playwright, Actress and Poet
Sarah Jones is a Tony and Obie Award-winning playwright and performer. She is perhaps best known to theater audiences for her multi-character, one-person show Bridge & Tunnel, which was originally…
Lawyer, Journalist, Television Personality, Fashion Designer, Author, and Women's and Diversity Advocate
Star Jones has worked in television for nearly 20 years, offering a fresh perspective to the day's most talked-about crime and justice, political, and sociological issues from the worlds of…
Three-time Emmy-Winning Filmmaker and New York Times Bestselling Author
Simcha Jacobovici is a multi award-winning documentary director and producer, as well as a New York Times best selling author and a lecturer. His filmmaking awards include three Emmys for…
The Real World: Brooklyn and Fitness Model/Owner-Operator of Scott Herman Fitness, LLC
Scott Herman was the handsome body builder in pursuit of a modeling career on. Scott sent an audition tape due to the constant requests of a female client he was…
The Real World: Las Vegas
Steven Hill from Real World Las Vegas was known as the photogenic comedian who had a relationship with Trishelle from Real World Las Vegas. Real World Las Vegas was season…
Advocate for American Indian Rights and President & Executive Director, Morning Star Institute. Received Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama
Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne & Hodulgee Muscogee) is a poet, writer, lecturer, curator, and policy advocate, who has helped Native Peoples recover more than one million acres of land and…
Actor and Television Host; "Steve Harvey Show" and "Family Feud"
Steve Harvey is an Emmy Award winning TV personality, talk show host, actor and comedian. He currently serves as host of two popular TV shows for which he won Emmy…
Palestinian-American Poet, Author, Performer, and Political Activist who uses the vibrant language of Brooklyn to create a passionately modern voice
In her poems and plays, Suheir Hammad blends the stories and sounds of her Palestinian-American heritage with the vibrant language of Brooklyn to create a passionately modern voice. Suheir Hammad…
Bestselling Author, Leadership Expert and CEO, S. Graham & Associates
Stedman Graham is chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, a management and marketing consulting firm that specializes in the corporate and educational markets. Stedman delivers his leadership message…
Tony Award-Winning Tap Dancer and Choreographer
Savion Glover's numerous credits include the Broadway shows The Tap Dance Kid; Black and Blue; Jelly's Last Jam; and Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, and the films…
Baseball Legend 'The Iron Man', Cancer Survivor
The playing field has changed from the baseball diamond to the corporate board room, but the intensity and integrity with which future Hall of Famer Steve Garvey plays his position…
Reality TV Star on MTV's "The Jersey Shore"
A Hazlet, NJ native, Samantha “Sammi Sweetheart” Giancola embodies all things Jersey: fun, passion and enthusiasm. Those close to her describe Sammi as sweet with an edge. She plays the…
Award-Winning Author and Journalist and currently a professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Samuel G. Freedman is an award-winning author, columnist, and professor. A columnist for The New York Times and a professor at Columbia University, he is the author of the seven…
International Award-Winning Speaker, Youth Educator, and HIV/AIDS Advocate
Scott Fried is an award-winning international public speaker, HIV/AIDS educator and author. For more than two decades, he has lectured to over a million teenagers and adults in nearly every…
Legendary Motown Producer
Suzanne de Passe is co-chair of the de Passe Jones Entertainment Group, an entertainment provider that has produced such content as the Martin Luther King Jr. biopic King and President…
TV Personality & Former Judge on The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol
From 16-year-old high-school dropout and EMI mailboy to world-famous record producer and notorious TV personality, Simon Cowells success is the fruit of decades of hard work, an uncanny knack for…
Executive Producer of "Living On Earth"
Steve Curwood is the executive producer and host of NPR's award-winning weekly environmental news program "Living on Earth." As an African American growing up in a single-mother-led household during the…
Civil Rights Activist, MLK's Smallest Freedom Fighter and The Recipient Of The Congressional Gold Medal from President Obama in 2016
Civil rights & voting rights activist, author, humanitarian & the recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal From President Barack Obama.
Host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS
Stephen Colbert, the host, co-writer and executive producer of Comedy Central’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series “The Colbert Report,” Stephen Colbert is a best-selling author, political satirist, writer, comedian, former…
Former Miss America, Entertainer and TV personality
Suzette Charles, competed in the Miss America 1984 pageant held in Atlantic City on September 17, 1983. Earlier in the week, she had won a Preliminary Talent Award for her…
Author, is a prize-winning best-selling writer well known for her memoir, her writing about alcoholism, and her intimate understanding of American history
Susan Cheever is the author of twelve books including five novels. Her nonfiction books include My Name is Bill, a biography of Alcoholics Anonymous cofounder Bill Wilson; Note Found in…
Stand-Up Comedian and Actor. He is best known for creating and starring in Sullivan & Son
Steve Byrne has risen through the ranks of the comedy world to become one of the industry’s most innovative and sought-after performers. He has evolved throughout the years into an…
Venezuelan-born Chilean Actor, most known for his roles as the character Isaac Mendez in the television series Heroes and as Lancelot in the BBC drama series Merlin
Santiago Cabrera is a classically trained Chilean actor, known for his roles as Isaac Mendez in the television series Heroes, Lancelot in Merlin and as Aramis in the successful BBC…
Best-Selling Author and Social Activist
Sherry Brantley, Inspirational speaker and author of the book Choices: The Power Is Within You,Sherry Brantley is known for her dynamic, energetic seminars and workshops. As she states: "I was…
Senior Managing Director and Head TIAA Institute
Stephanie Bell-Rose was elected to Knight Foundation’s board of trustees in 2011. She is the chair of the Audit Committee and serves on the Governance and Investment committees. She serves…
Hip-Hop Recording Artist, Record Producer, Disc Jockey, Creative Director, Fashion Designer
Swizz Beatz, Artist. Designer. Producer. Philanthropist. Each label describes Swizz Beatz, but none define him.
First American Woman to Climb Mt. Everest and Peak Performance Expert.
Stacy Allison has climbed the world's most famous mountain. Now she's helping organizations across the globe scale their own monumental challenges. Stacy understands mountains: she has been climbing mountains and…
Author of Dead Man Walking
Sister Helen Prejean is known around the world for her tireless work against the death penalty. She has been instrumental in sparking national dialogue on capital punishment and in shaping…
An Evening With Saturday Night Live
You can now bring in any cast member from the legendary Saturday Night Live! If you want one or more of the people who have appeared on the show please…