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Former Professional Baseball Player, Cancer Survivor & Author of "Comeback"
Dave Draveckys story is one of hope, courage and perseverance in the midst of dark and overwhelming uncertainty. In 1988 Dave was at the top of his game and life.…
A one-man portrayal of the man some consider the father of the civil rights movement
An actor best known for roles in hit science fiction fare is now bringing real history to the stage with “Frederick Douglass: In the Shadow of Slavery," a one-man portrayal…
Actor, Comedian, Director and Writer
Well known actor, comedian, director and writer. Doug E. Doug co- stars with Bill Cosby in the CBS sitcom, "Cosby". He is also well known to movie viewers for his…
#1 Millennials and Gen Z speaker and researcher. He solves tough generational challenges. He's received over 1,000 standing ovations
Jason Dorsey wrote his first bestselling book at age 18. He’s the most sought-after Millennials and Gen Z researcher and speaker, receiving over 1,000 speaking requests each year. Jason’s gift…
Creator and Host of "Donahue," the Long-Running Talk Show
Phil Donahue has presided over more than 6,000 one-hour daily shows, many on location broadcasts and several historic U.S. –Soviet “space bridge” telecasts (19870-1987). For their historic role and unique…
Business News Anchor, Author, and Radio Host. She is also one half of The Dolans. Prior to her career in radio and television, Daria was a vice president of a New York Stock Exchange firm
Daria Dolan, Financial expert and co-host of “Smart Money With the Dolans,” a daily national radio call-in show, and a regular contributor to “CBS This Morning.”
Pro Football Hall of Famer
A native of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, Mike Ditka grew up as the son of a steel-mine worker. He was a three sports star in high school, and was a college football…
Model, Activist and Actress. She is best known for her work as a plus-size model where she appeared in multiple editorials in fashion magazines
Plus-size model Kate Dillon-Levin talks about body acceptance and the necessity of having self-esteem- no matter what your size. Named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People," she is…
Actor; Best Known for His Role in "Private Practice"
Popular author, entertainer and motion picture star, Taye Diggs has starred in the Broadway production of Rent and such movies as How Stella Got Her Groove Back, The Best Man,…
Former Football Player; ABC and CBS Color Analyst
Dan Dierdorf excelled as an offensive lineman for 13 seasons from 1971 through 1983. He seemed destined for stardom from the moment he joined the St. Louis Cardinals as a…
Journalist and Television Consumer Watchdog on WPIX-TV in New York
The winner of 48 Emmy awards for his consumer investigative reporting, Arnold Diaz reports regularly expose wrongdoing and incompetence by private industry and government agencies, and often lead to actions…
Voice-Actor, Singer and Musician. Season 4 of America's Got Talent
Straight from the depths of La Verne California comes a fresh new talent to hit the world of entertainment. Not only a singer-songwriter, but also an actor, voice over talent,…
Three-time Olympic Champion in Track and Field
Olympic gold medalist, Gail Devers won the 100-meter dash in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona and in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Devers was also a member of the 2000…
Educator, Humanitarian, Social Entrepreneur and Inspirational Speaker
For nearly ten years, Gabriel Bol Deng has spoken to groups of schoolchildren, college students and adults about my experiences as a Lost Boy of Sudan. I have spoken about…
DJ and Former Cast Member of MTV's "The Jersey Shore"
Pauly D is recognized for his musical talent as well as his reality star status on MTVs highest rated show, Jersey Shore, which premiered in December 2009. Quickly a fan…
Hypnotist
Creator of corporate America's newest form of educational entertainment, Imaginism, Tom DeLuca is a presenter like no other. His credentials read like a list of the Fortune 500, and he…
Acclaimed Poet and Spoken Word Artist
Poet and performer Mayda Del Valle has been described by the Chicago Sun Times as having “a way with words. Sometimes they seem to flutter and roll off her lips.…
One of the First Rappers to Earn a Grammy Award
Moel Dewes, better known as Kool Moe Dee, is an American Hip Hop pioneer who was prominent in the 1980s and early '90s. In the late 1970s, Kool Moe Dee…
Renowned Transformational Teacher, TV Personality and #1 NY Times bestselling author of 15 books plus her latest: Soul Shifts
Dr. Barbara DeAngelis is one of the most influential teachers of our time in the field of personal and spiritual development. For the past thirty-five years, she has reached tens…
Speaker, Comedian, and Difference Maker. Two Time Nominated NACA “Comedian of the Year”
College Comic needed? According to the IRS, Michael Dean Ester's occupation is a "Professional College Student!" His perky blend of campus comedy has been served up at over forty NACA and…
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…
Retired Professional Boxer, Olympian, Nicknamed "Golden Boy"
The only fighter to win eleven world titles in six different weight classes, and as CEO of Golden Boy Promotions the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional firm,…
Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Gymnast, Former Co-Chair of President Obama's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition
Dominique Dawes is best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast who competed in three Olympic Games, winning team medals in all three Olympic Games becoming the only…
Musician, Author, Racial Justice Activist, Compelling Unifier, Klan Whisperer, and Award-Winning Conflict Navigator
Daryl Davis is committed to helping people ignite positive change – using conversation to build bridges. His jaw-dropping experiences speak for themselves.
Stand-Up Comedian and Actor
Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, comedian-turned-actor DeRay Davis can most recently be "scene" and heard in the blockbuster mega hit 21 Jump Street, Jumping the Broom…
Actor, Singer, Composer, Producer and Minister and Clifton, who plays Dr. Dillamond on the WICKED
Popular actor, gospel singer and entertainer who is best known for his role as Reverend Rueben Gregory on the hit NBC television series, Amen.
Political Activist, Academic, and Author
Through her activism and scholarship over the last decades, Angela Davis has been deeply involved in our nation's quest for social justice. Her work as an educator - both at…
Crisis Manager, Author and Former Special Counsel to President Bill Clinton
Lanny J. Davis is a lawyer, crisis manager, consultant, author, and television commentator who counsels individuals, corporations, and others under scrutiny on crisis management and legal issues with developing legal,…
Comedian & Actor Known for "In Living Color" and "Black Dynamite"
Tommy Davidson’s exceptional range – stand-up comedy and acting to versatile music ability – have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary performer. Best known as one of the original…
Stand-Up Comedian and Actor
Dov Davidoff was named one of VARIETY’S TOP 10 TO WATCH and His comedy album THE POINT IS… was voted one of the top-10 Comedy Albums of the year on…
Rock Band Fronted by American Idol Finalist Chris Daughtry; "It's Not Over"
Chris Daughtry, lead vocalist of the multi-platinum band Daughtry. Chris Daughtry was the fourth-place contestant on the fifth season of "American Idol" and was eliminated on May 10, 2006. Since…
Actor, Author, and Producer
There are a few celebrities who take up an environmental cause and actually move beyond a superficial commitment. Ted Danson is one of those celebrities. He is the co-founding member…
Stand-Up Comedian
Chad Daniels is a writer, performer and comedian from Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He is one of only thirteen comedians to have appeared on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. Additionally,…
Academy Award-Nominated Director: Known for "Empire," "The Butler," and "Precious"
Lee Daniels background is filled with bold stories as real and gritty as the narratives from the films he creates. By the age of 21, Daniels founded and ran his…
Performing across the world the last 20 years spreading the message of unity and peace through their sweet harmonies and lively music
The Brother’s of Pey Dalid, Mordechai, Shlomo and Pesach Walker, have been performing across the world the last 20 years spreading the message of unity and peace through their sweet…
Clinched the First Olympic Gold Medal for the U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team; Regular NBC Gymnastics Commentator
NBC Olympics Tim Daggett has been the gymnastics analyst for NBC and NBC’s Summer Olympic Games since 1992 in Barcelona.
Actress who has appeared in various television and stage plays
Tawny Cypress has appeared in various television and stage plays. She starred as Cherie Rollins-Murray on the television series Unforgettable, on the second and third seasons. She previously had recurring…
MTV's "The Real World: Brooklyn"
Katelynn Cusanelli from MTV's The Real World: Brooklyn, The Challenge: Fresh Meat 2, and The Challenge: Rivals. She is also the first (and AFAIK only) openly Transgender housemate in the…
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…
Perhaps best known for starring in his own hit television sitcom "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper."
An actor, comedian, and host. Mark Curry is best known as the star of the ABC sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, and as one of the various hosts of the…
Known for his Top 10 Selling Comedy CDs, "Revenge is Near" and "Crazy with Capital F"
Dan Cummins's unusual observations and unique autobiographical stand-up have earned him spots on The Tonight Show (both Conan and Leno invited him over to the couch!), a Comedy Central half-hour…
The Real World: Sydney
Trisha Cummings of The Real World Sydney is in Fresno California but now lives in Los Angeles. She got a quick jump on college by attending class during High School…
Dr. Maura Cullen is considered one of the foremost authorities on issues of Diversity and Leadership
Dr. Maura Cullen has been referred to as being the best there is at simplifying the complex issues of diversity in an entertaining and educational manner. Since 1987, Dr. Cullen…