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Lead Singer and Rhythm Guitarist of the Rock Band Hootie & the Blowfish
As the frontman of Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius Rucker was one of the most popular frontmen .
Tony Award-Nominated Actress & Singer
Her first big break was being cast as Nabulungi in the West End and U.S. national tour.
Chief Environmental Research Scientist at Environmental Health Research Associates, LLC.
Dr. Washington was the first African American to receive a PhD in the History of Science, Technology.
Emmy Award-Winning Actor Currently Starring on "Queen Sugar"
Dondré Terrell Whitfield is an actor best known for his role in Queen Sugar.
Scholar & Author of "A Bound Woman is a Dangerous Thing"
DaMaris B. Hill, PhD is the author of "A Bound Woman Is a Dangerous Thing.
Award-winning broadcast journalist, authority on African-American music
Dyana Williams’ career exceeds limitation. Whether showcasing her talents in broadcasting.
Canadian poet, novelist, documentarian, essayist
Dionne Brand was born in Guayaguayare, Trinidad and Tobago.
Former About.com CEO & Current COO of PulsePoint
Darline Jean has been Chief Operating Officer at PulsePoint, Inc. since May 2014.
Basketball Player with NBA's San Antonio Spurs; Lupus Spokesman
DeMar DeRozan is a basketball player with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, which he joined in 2018.
CNN's White House Correspondent
Dan Lothian is a White House correspondent for CNN, reporting on the activities of President Obama.
Most well known for his role in "The Chapelle Show" and HBO's "The Wire"
Donnell Rawlings is a comedian and actor. His notable roles include appearing in Chappelle's Show.
National Baseball Hall of Famer & Advisor to the Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association
Dave Winfield grew to value the importance of sports, health, education, family, and community.
Cultural Critic, Award-Winning Filmmaker & Executive Producer of "Surviving R.Kelly"
Dream Hampton (stylized as dream hampton) is an award-winning filmmaker and writer from Detroit.
Social Scientist, Psychotherapist, Professor & Dean at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto
Dr. Voisin is a social welfare scholar and psychotherapist. He is the author of America the Beautiful and Violent.
DJ & Radio Personality; Best Known for VH1's "Love & Hip Hop"
In an industry dominated by males, DJ Traci Steele emerges as a hard-hitting DJ.
President of Hampton University
Dr. William R. Harvey is President of Hampton University and 100% owner of the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Houghton, Michigan.
Activist, Multimedia Artist, Musician & Filmmaker; Director of Whose Streets?
Damon Davis is an award-winning post-disciplinary artist who works and resides in St. Louis, Missouri.
Executive Director of The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning
Dr. Sharroky Hollie is a national educator who provides professional development to thousands of educators.
Journalist & Editor-in-Chief of The Root
Born and raised St. Louis, Mo. on a healthy diet of news programming, pop culture.
Entrepreneur, Social Activist, Lung Cancer Advocate, Storyteller, Founder & CEO of kweliTV
DeShuna Elisa Spencer is the Founder & CEO of kweliTV, which celebrates global black culture through curated.
Record Producer, DJ, Actor & Comedian
DJ Jazzy Jeff was born in West Philadelphia and developed a love of music at an early age.
Internationally Recognized Voices for Quality Education
One of today’s most internationally recognized voices for quality education and women’s empowerment.
Esteemed Activist, Author, and Journalist who, in 1961, became the first African American female reporter at the Washington Post
Dorothy Butler Gilliam was a journalist with The Washington Post