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Founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe
Miguel Algarin is a true renaissance man, a literary mastermind whose passion for the art of poetry and the rawness of spoken word has transcended him into a living legend…
Emmy Award-winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Talk Show Host and Speaker
Janus Adams is the author of three books and creator of the groundbreaking BackPax children's book-and-audio series. An Emmy-winning journalist and talk show host, she writes the syndicated column, "What…
Cherokee Businessperson and Advocate. She is former director, former president, and founder of First Nations Development Institute and the founder of First Peoples Worldwide
Rebecca Adamson, a Cherokee, is the founder and president of First Nations Development Institute. She has worked directly with grassroots tribal communities and as a national advocate of local tribal…
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…
Athlete, Author, Teacher and The Inspiration for the Movie “The Rookie”, Jim Morris travels the world as America's foremost inspirational and motivational speaker
The Cinderella story of Jim Morris serves as testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform human life. Jim Morris’s meteoric rise from 35 year-old…
Acclaimed Subject of the Book, Movie, and Broadway Play "Catch Me If You Can"; Security Consultant and former Trickster
Frank W. Abagnale is one of the world's most respected authorities on the subjects of forgery, embezzlement and secure documents. For over thirty years he has lectured to and consulted…
Psychiatrist, Author and Television Personality. He is also a contributor on psychiatry for Fox News Channel
Keith Ablow, MD, is a New York Times best-selling author, Fox News Psychiatry contributor, contributing editor for Good Housekeeping and Men's Fitness, and repeat Oprah guest. He has earned the…
Self Help, Judaism and Psychology
Dr. Miriam Adahan, author, lecturer and renowned psychotherapist, is famous throughout the Jewish world for her sensitive advice and her highly effective EMETT ("Emotional Maturity Established Through Torah") system for…
Professor of Law at the University at Buffalo and Author Who Has Won Praise for Her Powerful New Ideas About Race in America
Judy Scales-Trent is Professor of Law at The State University of New York at Buffalo. Before joining the law school faculty in 1984, she practiced law at the Equal Employment…
Boxer, Real-Life Inspiration for Film THE FIGHTER
In an intimate interview format, conducted by author and screenwriter Richard Farrell and Michy Word, illustrated throughout with video clips, hear the entertaining stories and life lessons learned by these…
Author & Writer for the New York Times Magazine & National Geographic
In his best selling book, Dead Certain: The Presidency of George W. Bush, Robert Draper pulls back the curtain on the Bush White House in a truly objective portrait of…
Role Models; Authors; Civic Leaders
Drs. Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins, fondly known as The Three Doctors are extraordinary role models for anyone who’s been through any kind of life challenge or major…
Paranormal Investigator, and Inspiration Behind the CBS's Hit TV Show "The Ghost Whisperer"
Mary Ann Winkowski was born in Cleveland, Ohio and has been communicating with earthbound spirits for most of her life. Her earliest memories include talking to spirits of the deceased…
Emmy-Winning Television Producer, Entrepreneur, Fashion Icon, Bestselling Author and Humanitarian
Yue-Sai Kan, a household name in China, is an Emmy-winning television producer, entrepreneur, fashion icon, bestselling author and humanitarian. People magazine called her “the most famous woman in China” and…
Known as Dr. Ro, is an Nutritionist, Lecturer, Health Reporter, Entrepreneur, and Author
Dr. Ro is an award-winning health journalist and television personality known for her easy-to-apply diet, fitness, and health tips for women and families. A leading nutrition coach for over 2…
Joan Hecht, Gabriel Bol Aweng and John Bul Dau from the movie "The Journey of the Lost Boys"
Joan Hecht is the award winning author of "The Journey of the Lost Boys," as well as founder and president of "Alliance for the Lost Boys of Sudan," a 501…
A Hilarious Multimedia Lecture Event Including The Head Writers Of “America’s Finest News Source”
The Onion is an award-winning satirical news organization, delivering unrivaled journalism and reaching millions of fans through print, broadcast, radio, online, and mobile outlets. Founded in 1988 as a student…
Renowned Political Leader; Human Rights Activist; Best-selling Author
Ayaan Hirsi Ali was born in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1969. The daughter of a political opponent of the Somali dictatorship, Ayaan Hirsi Ali grew up in exile, moving from Saudi…
A Play By Jeff Stetson
In this moving and thought-provoking work, playwright Jeff Stetson imagines for us what a clandestine meeting might have been like between two of the most influential men of their times:…
Parapsychologist, Author and Professor at the University of Arizona and reveals his research and findings with “Experimental Foundations of Energy Healing”
Gary E. Schwartz, PhD, is professor of psychology, medicine, neurology, psychiatry, and surgery at the University of Arizona, Tucson, where he is director of the Laboratory for Advances in Consciousness…
Coach, Author, Educator And Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"
When famed high school basketball coach Ken Carter literally locked his undefeated, state play-off bound team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books and stop counting…
R&B Singer and Actor; Fast and Furious Franchise
R&B singer Tyrese began his career at the age of 14, performing in local talent shows around his home in Los Angeles' Watts section; his big break came when he…
Acclaimed Author and Dynamic Speaker
An acclaimed author and dynamic speaker, George Davis captivates audiences throughout the country with his motivating message on diversity. His book, Branches, which chronicles the progress of African Americans since…
Star, TV Land's "The Soul Man"
Charismatic actor and comedian Cedric “The Entertainer” is best known for his many crowd-pleasing performances,