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Israeli academic, activist, and politician. As a legislator, Chazan championed the causes of human rights, women's rights, and consumer protection
Professor Naomi Chazan is Dean of the School of Government and Society at the Academic College of Tel-Aviv-Yaffo and spent the year 2004-2005 as the Wilhelm Fellow at the Center…
Civil Rights Leader
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis, Jr. is an African American civil rights leader born on Jan. 22, 1948 in Oxford, N.C. As a 12-year-old, Chavis effectively desegregated his hometown’s whites-only public…
Immigration Expert, Author, Columnist, Commentator and highest-ranking woman in President Reagan's White House, and first Latina ever nominated to the United States Cabinet
Linda Chavez is President of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a non-profit public policy research organization in Washington, DC. She also writes a weekly syndicated column that appears in newspapers…
Comedian, Writer and Actor
Chevy Chase is arguably the most gifted actor/comedians in the 1980’s, he appeared in the classic film “Caddyshack”. Arguably, no other film actor created more indelible comedy characters during the…
Good Charlotte are an rock band from Waldorf, Maryland
The East Coast post-grunge/pop-punk outfit Good Charlotte was founded in 1996 by identical brothers Joel and Benji Madden. Inspired by a Beastie Boys performance on their 1995 Ill Communication tour,…
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…
Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Producer
David Chappelle is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. After beginning his film career in 1993 as Ahchoo in Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights, he landed supporting…
Author & Poet, often referred to as "Bob Marley with a pen," due to the spiritual, sensual, social themes presented from a literary Jamaican perspective
Colin Channer was born in Jamaica, and educated there and in New York. His most recent book is the poetry collection Providential (2015), which Eileen Myles describes as "one of…
Informant for the DEA for 16 years. He worked all over the country and is responsible for the arrest of 445 drug dealers and the seizure of 1.5 tons of cocaine, and $6 million in assets
Andrew Chambers, The Feds tagged him "The Exterminator"; and to any crook he's their worst nightmare. The Government has an on-again off-again love affair with him. For 30 years he…
Cartoonist, Roboticist and Author. Best known for his popular newspaper and web comic strip Piled Higher and Deeper (PhD Comics)
Jorge Cham is the creator of Piled Higher and Deeper (PHD Comics), the online comic strip about life (or the lack thereof) in Academia. He is also the co-founder of…
Award-Winning Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter, and Voice Actor. He is the voice of Homer Simpson and many recurring characters
Daniel Castellaneta Emmy Award-winner the voice of Homer Simpson…as well as Krusty the Clown, Grampa Simpson, Barney Gumble, Mayor Quimby, Groundskeeper Willie and a multitude of others on the historic…
MLB General Manager of the New York Yankees
General Manager of the New York Yankees since 1998, under Brian Cashman’s leadership, the Yankees have won five World Series championships and seven American League pennants.
Writer, Performance Poet, Recording Artist, Educator, Playwright and Founding Member of The Getback
Rafael Casal is a writer, performer and producer originally from the Bay Area, CA. Rafael got his start performing on three seasons of HBO’s Def Poetry, and as a creator…
Powerful African-American Storyteller, Educator, and Social Activist. Delivering Important Autobiographical, Historical, and Fictional Stories About Issues Surrounding Race and Class
Lorene Cary’s novel, If Sons, Then Heirs (Atria Books, April 2011), recounts a love story for our time while exploring a searing racial history that haunts—and impoverishes—its unforgettable characters. Publishers…
Actor and Stand Up Comedian, Cast Member on Saturday Night Live and Garth Algar in "Wayne's World"
Emmy-Award Winning Comedian Dana Carvey has maintained an illustrious career. Carvey was born in Missoula, MT. While a student at San Francisco State University, he won the San Francisco Stand-Up…
Actress, Comedian and Voice Artist; Best Known for her Role as Bart Simpson
Spend an entertaining evening with Nancy Cartwright, Emmy Award-winning actress, who not only created the voice of Bart Simpson; she scribed the ultimate insider’s guide to “The Simpsons”, the longest-running…
Singer and Stage and Television Actor. Former star television's "Living Single,"
Former star television's "Living Single," T.C. Carson, who played the role of "Kyle," has become a household name. While he is best known for his work in the sitcom, he…
Mountain Climber, Motivational Speaker and Leader
Carlos Carsolio was the fourth and youngest man to climb the world's 14 eight-thousanders (world's highest mountains) including Mt. Everest--all without supplemental oxygen. Carlos' innovative approach to mountain climbing as…
Comedian, Entrepreneur and Host of "The Adam Carolla Radio Show"
Adam Carolla is one of the most versatile men in Hollywood. He hosts “The Adam Carolla Show,” a talk show distributed as a podcast which set the record as the…
Two-time Pulitzer Prize Winner, American Historian and Biographer
Robert A. Caro has twice won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography
Former White House Press Secretary for President Barack Obama & CNN Political Analyst
Jay Carney, Washington Deputy Bureau Chief of TIME magazine, has been writing about politics for the periodical since 1993. After stints covering the Clinton White House, the Congress and the…
The Executive Director of the International Indian Treaty Council
Andrea Carmen, Yaqui Indian Nation, has been a staff member of the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) since 1983 and IITC’s Executive Director since 1992. In 1977, IITC was the…
Actor and Comedian; Cast Member on MTV's "Guy Code" and "Girl Code". Recently Nominated for Best Male Comic of the Year
Jordan Carlos is a popular alternative comic. He is best known for his hilarious commentary for MTV2’s hit series "Guy Code" and MTV’s sister show "Girl Code." He also appears…
1968 Olympian and Civil Rights Legend
With a black-gloved fist raised and his head bowed, Olympic medal winner John Carlos made history in 1968. The moment of defiance when he and Tommie Smith raised their arms…
HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam"
Lamont Carey a native of Washington, DC, is an internationally known and award winning spokenword artist, as well as a filmmaker, author, workshop facilitator and motivational speaker. In 2005, Mr.…
Comedian, Actor and Host, "The Price is Right"
Drew Carey is a stand-up comic turned actor and producer who had the distinction of having two hit shows simultaneously: the long-running comedy "The Drew Carey Show," which ran from…
Prominent lecturer and author who is world renowned for his highly original insights into Judaism and his ability to communicate the relevance of Jewish values and practice
Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo is the Founder and Dean of the David Cardozo Academy and the Bet Midrash of Avraham Avinu in Jerusalem. A sought-after lecturer on the international…
Film Star, Comedian, Musician, Writer/Director, Philanthropist; Host, "Wild N Out" and "America's Got Talent"
Cited by People Magazine as one of the Top Ten most successful young people in Hollywood and featured on the Cover of Black Enterprises 40 Under 40, Nick Cannon, 28…
From MTV's Real World: Brooklyn
Chet Cannon is truly a one of a kind. Whether conducting interviews with A-list musicians like Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, performing daring maneuvers on a snowboard, or demonstrating…
Trishelle was a cast member on The Real World: Las Vegas, and is best known for her romantic relationship with fellow cast-mate Steven Hill, which resulted in a pregnancy scare
Trishelle Cannatella was a cast member on The Real World: Las Vegas, and is best known for her romantic relationship with fellow castmate Steven Hill, which resulted in a pregnancy scare.…
The First Woman and First African-American Neurosurgeon in the U.S.
Dr. Alexa Irene Canady-Davis was the first African American woman in the United States to become a neurosurgeon. Canady-Davis was born to Elizabeth Hortense (Golden) Canady and Dr. Clinton Canady,…
Film, Writer and TV Actor; Known for "The Evil Dead" Series and "Burn Notice"
Bruce Campbell is a film and television actor, director, writer, producer and author. As a cult film actor, Campbell is best known for his role as Ash Williams in Sam…
Stand-Up Comedian, Writer, Actor, and Activist. He is the host of the weekly comedy news show Redacted Tonight with Lee Camp on RT America
Lee Camp’s stand-up comedy has been featured on Comedy Central, ABC’s Good Morning America, Showtime’s The Green Room with Paul Provenza, Al-Jazeera America’s election night coverage, Current, the BCC’s Newsnight,…
Women & Youth Speaker Best Known for Her Role on "Full House", Former Co-Star on "The View", Inspirational Speaker
Actress, producer, New York Times’ bestselling author and inspirational speaker, Candace Cameron Bure is both outspoken and passionate about her family and faith. Known to millions worldwide from her role…
Accomplished actress whose movie career spans over nearly three decades
Vanessa Bell Calloway’s work on stage, screen, and television clearly demonstrates why she has maintained her staying power. She is a favorite of audiences across the country and her work…
Philosopher in the field of biomedical ethics
The nation's leading medical ethicist, Daniel Callahan is founder of the Hastings Center which studies ethical issues in such fields as medicine and life sciences. An expert on how our…
National Champion & Head Coach of the University of Kentucky Wildcats
Head Coach of the University of Kentucky and 2012 NCAA National Champion, John Calipari has added an 8th Championship banner to the rafters by leading his team to a victory…
President and Chairman of The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) which he founded in 1992 and former Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph Califano is the former secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. During his years as secretary of HEW (1977-1979), Califano reorganized the department, initiated major health promotion and disease prevention…
America's Best-Known Impersonator
Comedian/actor/impressionist Frank Caliendo has been making people laugh his whole career. The man known for his dead-on impressions of famous actors Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro; politicians George…
American Idol Season 2 Contestant; TV Personality & Host
Kimberly Caldwell, knew where she belonged at the early age of just five years old when she graduated from performing on the coffee table to talent shows and Texas pageants. At age…
Author, Educator, and Activist who is dedicated to the struggle for Human Rights, the positive proliferation of youth and Hip-Hop Culture
JLove is an activist, author, coach and a creator, producer and director of TV and Film. Storytelling is at the heart of her work. She is the author of That…
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…
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…
Widely recognized internationally as Australia's most influential diplomat in contemporary times
A recognized expert in nuclear arms control and disarmament, Ambassador Richard Butler is Penn State's Distinguished Scholar of International Peace and Security. An Australian, Professor Butler has held numerous senior Australian…
Professor John Sibley Butler holds the Gale Chair in Entrepreneurship and Small Business in the Graduate School of Business
Dr. John Sibley Butler is Professor and the Director of the Institute for Innovation and Creativity at the University of Texas in Austin. He is also the Director of the…
Former American football linebacker who played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League
Motivational speaker Dick Butkus, All-time great linebacker for the Chicago Bears and member of the pro football Hall of Fame. Known more for his intensity and ferocity as a pro…
Actress and Comedienne. Featured Cast Member on VH1's "Best Week Ever"
Born in New Jersey to Caribbean parents, comedian/host/performer Michelle Buteau brings a cheeky swagger, unique perspective and big personality to stage and screen. You can catch her co-hosting on VH1's…
Teacher, Author, and Journalist
Jenna Hager Best-selling Author; Contributing Correspondent, NBC's Today; Chair, UNICEF's Next Generation and Editor-at-Large, Southern Living Magazine. Jenna Hager is a contributing correspondent on NBC's Today show and an editor-at-large…
Award-Winning Actor, Writer, Producer, Director & Literacy Advocate
LeVar Burton has been capturing the attention of admiring audiences and industry peers for four decades, and continues to enjoy a career longevity truly rare within the industry. Whether acting,…
Film, Stage, and Television Actor
Born in New York to a famed family of actors, Mike Burstyn first walked out on stage at the age of three, stole the show from his father and hasn’t looked…