Black History Month

Leo Terrell is a renowned Civil Rights Attorney, Author of "Your Rights at the Work Place.

Herisse made his acting debut in 2012 when he starred as Nate on the television series Go On.

Marley Dias, the precocious and purpose-driven founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks.

At the intersection of social justice, political empowerment, human development and the cultural arts one will find LaTosha Brown.

Dr. Uché Blackstock is a physician and thought leader on bias and racism in health care.

DJ Jazzy Jeff was born in West Philadelphia and developed a love of music at an early age.

Throughout his career, Sharpton challenged the American political establishment to include all people in the dialogue.

Melba Pattillo Beals was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941. Her parents were divorced when she was seven, and her mother and grandmother.

Sheila Crump Johnson is an American businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels.

Monica Kaufman Pearson is the first woman and first minority to anchor the daily evening news in Atlanta

Valerie Jarrett is Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of the Barack Obama Foundation.

Monique Owens, a former DPD officer, 11-year sheriff’s deputy who has served as a community volunteer.

Annette Gordon-Reed is a Professor of History in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University,

Vednita Carter, founder and executive Director of Breaking Free, has extensive experience in developing and planning programs for women.

Maurice Ashley lives his passion. Through his love for chess, he not only made history

Shawn Ginwright, PhD is one of the nation’s leading innovators, provocateurs.

Reggie D. Ford is the author of the bestselling book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction.

Joia A. Crear-Perry, MD, FACOG is a physician, policy expert, thought leader and advocate for transformational justice.

Angela Glover Blackwell is Founder in Residence at PolicyLink, the organization she started in 1999.

Comedians, actors, and writers, the Lucas Brothers (Keith and Kenny Lucas) continue their rise as two of the freshest.

Natasha Rothwell is currently a series regular and co-producer on Issa Rae's Peabody Award- winning HBO series Insecure.

From the youth to the corporate world, Thurl Bailey inspires others to win whatever the odds or disappointments.

Worldwide superstar, Wyclef Jean, has sold over 100 million albums, and received three Grammy Awards®.

One of today’s most internationally recognized voices for quality education and women’s empowerment.

Lola Adedokun is the Executive Director of the Aspen Global Innovators Group at the Aspen Institute.

Houghton recorded a solo project, which is his most personal effort to date. The album, The Power of One, challenges people to change the world.

Octavia Goredema is an award-winning author, career coach and speaker.

Actor, producer, host, and entrepreneur Tamera Mowry-Housley is quickly becoming a Hollywood powerhouse.

Anthony Frasier is a digital strategist, tech entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. A Newark, NJ native, Anthony has a long history of mentoring.

Since 2007, Stephen Satterfield has spent his career redefining food and beverage as means of organizing.

T.J. Holmes is an award-winning journalist and nationally recognized television personality.

Robertson has been an all-time all-star at every level from high school to the National Basketball Association.

Andre Koen is an energetic presenter, a powerful communicator, and a dynamic teacher.

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is a fascinating blend of modern historian, cultural worker, and public employee.

Tori Cooper is a health and equity advocate, community organizer, educator, published author.

Staceyann Chin is a spoken word poet, actor, and performing artist. She is the author of the new poetry collection.

Spirit Tawfiq is an Antiracism Educator & founder of Roots of the Spirit, an organization created to uproot racism through Storytelling.

Peter Jeffrey Boykin was born on August 22, 1976 to the Honorable Ulysses W. Boykin III. and Mrs. Pamela T. Boykin.

Independent artist, singer, songwriter, and content creator Sam Tsui took 2020 by storm with a new single release everything month.

Known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Ms. Opal Lee was present on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act bill that established June…

Tariq Trotter has been rapping for 19 years, ten of which have been shared with his legendary crew

Dorothy Butler Gilliam was a journalist with The Washington Post