Cultural Diversity Topics

On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President – a historic achievement as the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American…

Charles Barkley is an iconic figure in the basketball world, earning recognition as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl serves as the senior rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City and is the first woman to lead Central’s Reform congregation in its 180-year history.

Julián Castro has distinguished himself as a strong leader and successful public servant for nearly two decades.

J.R. Martinez is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, advocate, wounded U.S. Army veteran, and actor who has been featured on All My Children, Dancing with the Stars, SAF3 and more.

Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors Masai Ujiri is a charismatic and visionary leader credited with driving the team to its most successful period in franchise history, including…

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native.  She is a founder of Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank for coastal cities, and co-creator…

Dr. Ivan Joseph inspires people and teams to achieve more than they dreamed. Ivan is proof that when we help others succeed, we succeed too. His TEDx Talk has over…

Former Bronx teacher, social entrepreneur and crowdfunding pioneer, Charles Best is a gripping storyteller and nationally recognized innovator. Charles stands at the intersection of education, philanthropy and technology. His personal…

Mo Amer is an Arab American stand up comedian and writer of Palestinian descent, known for his iconic work with the comedy troupe “Allah Made Me Funny” – the longest…

Nisha Ganatra is a Golden Globe winner and an Emmy nominee for her work as the Director/Producer of Transparent. She is currently in post-production on her film, The High Note, for Focus Features starring Dakota…

Renée Elise Goldsberry is a multi-hyphenate actress and singer who has delivered award winning performances both on Broadway and the screen. Best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in…

Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is a CPAE Hall of Fame speaker and a recognized authority in the areas of inclusion, diversity, and bias.

Hailed by a New York Times reporter as "someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America," Andy Andrews is an internationally known speaker and author.

Before becoming the number ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world and racking up five world titles in two different weight divisions, a nine-year-old Andre Ward was taken to a boxing…

A two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress and best-selling author, Jennifer Hudson is an extraordinary talent. From humble beginnings, Hudson began singing in a small Chicago church where, week after…

Kressley’s impact as a fashion guru transcends style tips and fashion trends. His signature “wit with a heart” approach inspires audiences to embrace their individuality and look inward without fear.…

With his contagious enthusiasm and indomitable athletic talent, Rob Gronkowski has transcended NFL superstardom to become a fixture of the modern pop culture lexicon.

Known to millions as “The Korean Vegan,” Joanne Molinaro began her blog of the same name in 2016 after adopting a plant-based diet.

Ken Follett has sold over 130 million books worldwide, an astounding number that should come as no surprise to readers familiar with his work.  He is the author of more…

Mufleh movingly talks about how she became involved with the Fugees, the plight of the children she helps, and what they teach her in turn.  As an advocate for innovative…

Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy-award winning journalist. She is ABC News’ Chief Business, Technology & Economics Correspondent; the host and creator of The Dropout, a top rated podcast which chronicles…

Nikesh Shukla is an award-winning, best-selling writer of books and television. TIME Magazine recently named Shukla one of the twelve leaders shaping the next generation of artists. He was also…

Nina Garcia is the editor in chief of ELLE, the No. 1 fashion magazine brand in the world, with 46 international editions. She began her fashion media career at Mirabella…

Jameela Jamil is a one-of-a-kind multi-hyphenate. In 2009, an English Teacher at the time, she was picked from obscurity to host the British breakfast TV program Freshly Squeezed where she…

Joey Soloway employs nonbinary gender-neutral pronouns. Joey Soloway is the creator of the groundbreaking Amazon series Transparent, a poignant comedy that artfully explores identity, love, sex, god, and boundaries through…

Host of Sway, Editor-At-Large of Recode, former host of the Recode Decode & Pivot podcasts, weekly contributing Opinion writer for the New York Times and executive producer of the Code…

Named for the Zulu word for power, Amandla Stenberg has made a name for herself as an actress and as activist.

Alberto Gonzales draws on the strength of his heritage and the insights of his background, examines the privilege of public service and the enduring values of faith, family, and freedom…

Adrienne Bailon-Houghton is a Daytime Emmy® award-winning television host, acclaimed pop-vocalist, lifestyle personality, producer and founder of the faith-based jewelry brand, XIXI.

Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei teaches Fortune 500 CEOs how to lead. A global thought leader on diversity, strategy, and culture, the Ivy League professor and corporate advisor-of-choice has…

Candice takes the audience along with her as she recalls the three best days in her twenty-year career with the FBI. Audiences will be on the edge of their seats…

General Lori Robinson Considering that General Lori Robinson is the first and only woman to become a United States Four-Star Combatant Commander, that is no small feat.A consummate team player,…

Alissa Quart is the author of the acclaimed Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America (Ecco/HarperCollins) and four other books including Branded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers (Basic Books),…

Ziauddin Yousafzai understands this kind of sacrifice well. He knows what it is like to take a stance against injustice and work to enact change on a global scale. For…

Data journalist Mona Chalabi is on a mission to, as she puts it, "take the numb out of numbers."

With his trademark passion, charisma and humor, Wilmer Valderrama shares his personal journey from a childhood spent mostly in Venezuela to his return at age 13 to the United States…

Monti Carlo a Chef, Motivational Speaker, and a Food Network Personality.

Julissa Arce is an immigration advocate and author of My (Underground) American Dream, her incredible true story as an undocumented immigrant who became a Wall Street executive.

In a powerful and deeply insightful program, Painter explores issues of racial and gender identity and how they have figured into the history of America and the West.

For 24 seasons, Pam Oliver has been the go-to reporter during some of the biggest NFL games on FOX. As an African American woman reporting from the sidelines, Oliver is…

Dhani Jones is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, NFL linebacker, author and host who began his career in the NFL, playing with the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals.

Omar Jimenez is a CNN Correspondent based in Chicago.

Cynthia Erivo is a multihyphenate tour deforce, captivating audiences with her award-winning music and acting, both on the stage and the screen.

From her beginnings in a shared kitchen to a food truck to 3 locations and pandemic grand openings, Pinky Cole is building an empire as the owner and visionary of…

Quintessential Harlem girl and life-long New Yorker Bevy Smith is the host of Sirius XM’s Bevelations on Radio Andy and Fox Televisions Stations’ Page Six TV which began its second season in September of…

Amara La Negra is the embodiment of today’s woman, created with a hint of the past and a twist of tomorrow.

Bozella candidly discusses his tragic story of injustice and the perseverance, courage and faith that led to his long overdue exoneration.

Preet Bharara draws on his experience as a prosecutor to delve into issues of ethics and compliance, corporate responsibility, leadership, and cyber security

Zaila Avant-garde is amulti-talented powerhouse, with success springing from all her endeavours -and all before the ninth grade.