Authors

Ijeoma Oluo (ee-joh-mah oh-loo-oh) is a writer, speaker and internet yeller.

Isabel González is the co-author with Carolina Buia of Latin Chic: Entertaining with Style and Sass (Rayo).

Brittney Grimes is a poet, published author, writer, model and motivational speaker.

Emmett G. Price III is one of the nation's leading experts on African American music and culture.

Fab's introduction to pop culture came courtesy of a name check on the group Blondie's1980's hit Rapture.

Baltimore-born and -raised, Carole Weatherford composed her first poem in first grade.

Michael Javen Fortner is Assistant Professor and Academic Director of Urban Studies at the Murphy Institute at CUNY SPS.

Sam Chege is an Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State University.

Thomas (Thom) Gossom Jr. is an actor, writer, and communications consultant.

Eric Motley is vice president of the Aspen Institute and executive director of national programs.

Colin Jost serves as a head writer for “Saturday Night Live.” He started writing for “SNL” in 2005 and has been co-anchor of “Weekend Update” since 2014.

Steve Phillips is a national political leader, civil rights lawyer.

A leading expert on civil rights and anti-discrimination law, Richard Thompson.

Edward Lee is the Chef/Owner of 610 Magnolia in Louisville, KY and the Culinary Director for Succotash.

Boyd is a member of the National Black Women's Health Project.

Joshua Seth is a celebrity voice actor, motivational speaker, and author of the bestselling peak performance book.

Gerald Early is the Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters in the English Department at Washington University in St.

Porter Gale is a marketing expert with over 20 years of experience working in branding, social media, advertising and filmmaking.

TotaLee Awesome, is the phrase that best describes the magnitude of Lee Haney.

Christopher Edley, Jr. joined Boalt Hall as Dean and Professor of Law in 2004 after 23 years as a Professor.

He is the executive chef and co-owner of BlueDoor Kitchen and Garden.

Gloria Naylor is a writer for theater, film, and television and the author of the internationally acclaimed quartet of novels

As one of the world’s most renowned motivational speakers, Les Brown is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business

Mark Anthony Neal is the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African & African American Studies.

Yusef Komunyakaa is an award-winning poet and professor known for his autobiographical poems about race.

Called the Gil-Scott Heron of this generation by Cornel West, Malcolm London is a young Chicago poet.

Suzan Johnson Cook had the privilege and honor of serving the first African American President of the United States.

Kara Jackson was named the Youth Poet Laureate of The United States in 2019.

Kathy Kaehler is a celebrity trainer, author, columnist, and mother. She has devoted.

Born in Odessa, Ukraine, Valentin Chmerkovskiy immigrated with his family to Brooklyn at eight years old.

As a keynote speaker Loren Weisman delivers down to earth talks, fun presentations and humorous lectures with an audience.

From high school dropout to American Idol winner to Grammy award-winning artist, Fantasia Barrino is proof that sometimes.

Kristen Johnston's career includes theater, film and, of course, television. She won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress.

Jillian “JJ” Simmons is a veteran radio/tv host and author from Cincinnati, Ohio. She has captivated listeners from major cities across the country.

Lalita Tademy's own journey is a remarkable one. Before writing Cane River she was one of the country's most promising young executives.

Author and historian Robin D.G. Kelley is one of the most distinguished experts on African American studies.

Lorna Simpson is a photographer and visual artist whose work focuses primarily on race and sexuality.

Melissa Alcantara is a high profile trainer and all-natural athlete who’s shaped the physiques of familiar names including Kim Kardashian.

Wil Wheaton was a very famous kid—right up until he wasn’t.  

Veronica Chambers is a prolific author, best known for her critically acclaimed memoir.  

Cortez R. Rainey's debut, "Free Your Mind," seeks to introduce meditation to African-American audiences.

Gwen Richardson is an author, publicist and entrepreneur. As an author, she has six published books.

A familiar face in the comedy world, Eisenberg moved to New York in 2001 from Canada.

Acclaimed Food Network celebrity chef and bestselling author, Chef Lynn Crawford has over 25 years of culinary experience.

Michelle Kwan is the most-decorated skater in U.S. Figure Skating history, having won two Olympic medals, five World titles.

Lawrence Hill is the son of American immigrants — a black father and a white mother.

Avan Tudor Jogia, born February 9, 1992, is a Canadian actor, singer, writer, director and activist.

Danai Gurira is an award-winning playwright and actress. As a playwright, her works include, "In the Continuum".

Twyla Tharp is much more than just another “award-winning choreographer,” she’s an entrepreneur, manager, and accomplished businesswoman.

A man of substance, grace, and wisdom, Dr. Henry Foster has traveled an admirable path.