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Democratic Presidential Candidate for the 2020 Election, Political Analyst, NBC News and MSNBC
Julián Castro has distinguished himself as a strong leader and successful public servant for nearly two decades.
Wounded U.S. Army Veteran and Motivational Speaker
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.
Award-Winning Actress & Singer
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…
Attorney, Chef, Author, Blogger & Influencer aka “The Korean Vegan”
Known to millions as “The Korean Vegan,” Joanne Molinaro began her blog of the same name in 2016 after adopting a plant-based diet.
Actress, Performer and Activist
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…
Creator, Writer & Producer
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…
Immigration and Education Advocate; Co-Founder/Chairman Ascend Educational Fund
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.
Actress/Writer/Comedian & Native American Rights Activist
Jana Schmieding is known for her breakout role as "Reagan," opposite Ed Helms on Peacock's groundbreaking comedy series, RUTHERFORD FALLS.
ESPN Analyst and Author
ESPN Analyst and Bestselling Author Jay Williams is considered one of the most prolific college basketball players in history. The #2 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, Williams is an…
NY Times Best-Selling Author; Co-Founder of Voices of Our Nation Workshop; Best Known For "This is How You Lose Her"
Junot Díaz was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Jersey.
Civil Rights Activist, Law Professor & Attorney to the Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown Families
Jasmine Rand is not only a, professor, national legal analyst, international legal consultant, lecturer, columnist and civil rights leader, she is also the founding attorney of RAND LAW, L.L.C., a…
Senior National Correspondent, ABC News & White House Correspondent, Fusion
Award-winning journalist Jim Avila is the Senior National Correspondent and 20/20 Correspondent based in Los Angeles. In this role, he specializes in law and justice and consumer investigations. A versatile…
Member of the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, is the Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund
John Echohawk, Pawnee, is the Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund. He was the first graduate of the University of New Mexico’s special program to train Indian lawyers,…
Best Lecturer of the Year APCA
Dr. Joe Martin is a nationally known, award-winning speaker, respected university professor, author, and educational consultant. At the age of 24, Joe became the youngest faculty member ever hired to…
Former President, University of the Free State, South Africa
Internationally renowned education academic, Professor Jonathan David Jansen, is one of South Africa’s leading intellectual experts. He has a solid academic grounding, is a captivating speaker, a master story teller…
Co-anchor of ABC News' "Nightline"
Juju Chang is an Emmy Award-winning correspondent for 20/20 and Nightline. She also hosts Moms Get Real, a digital show for ABC News NOW aimed at cracking the façade of…
Actor, Comedian, and Author
John Leguizamo is an outspoken and versatile actor, producer and playwright who has impressed audiences worldwide throughout his career. He has been seen in films including Ice Age, Moulin Rouge,…
Former Criminal Turned Model from Stockton, California
Jeremy Meeks is a convicted felon who rose to fame after his sexy mugshot was posted on the Facebook page of the Stockton Police Department. He was arrested and charged…
Celebrity Photographer and Founder of Nubuzzphoto
Although Johnny Nunez is sometimes referred to as a paparazzo, most celebrities are happy to see him and consider him a friend. Johnny is a contributing photographer for WireImage, which…
Music Executive, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist. Manager of Romeo Santos
Johnny Marines, Manager of Romeo Santos, Entrepreneur, Public Speaker and Philanthropist. Johnny Marines a native New Yorker from the Lower East Side, has been a monumental force in the meteoric…
Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter, Actress and Poet
Jill Scott is a three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best-selling poet, and critically acclaimed actress. Named People Magazine’s “Top TV Breakout Star of 2010,” Jill has been featured…
Professional Basketball Player for Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association
With a string of wins in early 2012, guard Jeremy Lin has become one of basketball's most famous players. Born in Palo Alto, California, in 1988, Jeremy Lin excelled at…
National Syndicated TV Show Personality on "Paternity Court" and Host of HGTV’s "Spice Up My Kitchen"
Multi-faceted television personality, Lauren Lake, is a certified Renaissance woman who doesn't just talk the talk when it comes to life, love, law and living. As the judge on the…
Journalist, Author and Expert on Chinese Culture, Politics, and Economics
Jianying Zha is a writer, media critic, and China representative of the India China Institute at The New School. She is the author of Tide Players: The Movers and Shakers…
CEO & Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness, Culture Book Creator and Consultant at Zappos
Jenn Lim is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness, a company she and Tony Hsieh (CEO of Zappos.com) co-founded to inspire science-based happiness, passion and purpose at…
Social Ethicist and Scholar of American Religions
Social ethicist and scholar of American religions Jonathan L. Walton, Ph.D., is the Plummer Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard University and Pusey Minister in Harvard's Memorial Church. He is…
Former Secretary of Homeland Security
Jeh Charles Johnson was sworn in on Dec. 23, 2013, as the fourth Secretary of Homeland Security. Prior to joining DHS, Secretary Johnson served as general counsel for the Department…
Entrepreneur, Music Icon & Spiritual Leader
One of the most influential men in American pop culture, Joseph “Reverend Run” Simmons knows how to leave a legacy. After all, as the front man of seminal hip hop…
MSNBC Correspondent, Political Author & Former Host of "The Reid Report"
Joy Reid is the former host of The Reid Report on MSNBC. Reid is the former Managing Editor of theGrio.com, a daily online news and opinion platform devoted to delivering…
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist and Immigration Reform Advocate
The Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, immigration reform activist and renowned speaker, Jose Antonio Vargas. Vargas admitted he was an undocumented immigrant in a groundbreaking essay published in The New York…
Award-Winning Filmmaker
Jean-Pierre Bekolo is an avant-garde filmmaker and socio-cultural activist whose imaginative work overturns stereotypes of Africa and African cinema. His entertaining films operate on multiple layers, engaging viewers with thrilling…
Author, Hall of Fame Wide Receiver and Three-time Super Bowl Champion
Super Bowl MVP Jerry Rice has compiled his list of the most iconic, strategic, and record-breaking moments in football history from the Super Bowl’s inception to today—from the Green Bay…
Award-Winning Reporter and Culture-Critic
Jimi Izrael is an award-winning reporter and culture-critic from Shaker Heights, Ohio who currently moderates “The Barbershop” for National Public Radio’s “Tell Me More with Michel Martin” and blogs “The Hardline”…
Public Historian and Founder/Executive Director of The HistoryMakers
Julieanna L. Richardson followed a unique path in heading up the largest national collection effort of African American video oral histories on record.
Leader of The Hustle Movement
James Chapman is a well-known innovator in both the civic and entrepreneurial community. He was nominated for the 2015 White House Demo Day for being Founder of Oil Drop; an…
First Openly Gay Player In Major League Sports, NBA Player & Equality Advocate
Jason Collins, the first openly gay National Basketball Association "NBA" player, recently was in a Sports Illustrated cover story, Collins became the first active male player in any of the…
Reality Television Star; LGBT Activist; Author of the Memoir "Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen"
Jazz Jennings is your typical young girl, learning to balance school, her friends, her family and everything in between. But in addition to dealing with the chaos of being a…
Civil Rights Activist & Politician
The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, president and founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, is one of America's foremost political figures. Called the "conscience of the nation" and "the great unifier," he…
Pioneer of the NBA
Julius Erving, is one of only three players in history to score a career total of over 30,000 points as a professional. In the 1970s, Julius Erving did more than…
Dance & Song that celebrates the rich history of South Africa
Based in New York City, JUXTAPOWER is a production company of Dance & Song that celebrates the rich history of South Africa, and the coming of age of Africa as…
Civil Rights Activist/Television Personality
Judge Greg Mathis is a national figure known for his advocacy campaigns for equal justice. His inspirational life story as a street youth who rose from jail to judge has…
Award-Winning Journalist, Healthcare Authority
Juan Williams, Political Analyst, Fox News Channel; Author, We the People: The Modern-Day Figures Who Have Reshaped and Affirmed the Founding Fathers’ Vision of America; Drawing on his nearly 10…
Visionary Conservative Leader
J.C. Watts is chairman of the J.C. Watts Companies, a multi-industry holding company headquartered in Washington, DC, with operations in Texas and Oklahoma. As chairman, Watts provides strategic focus and…
Producer, Writer, Studio Executive and Entrepreneur. Valdez has been credited with creating the category of Latino Programming in English
Jeff Valdez first tried his hand at stand-up comedy before spending eleven years running his own comedy club in Colorado Springs. One of the first to recognize that Latinos wanted…
Inspirational speaker, columnist, author, poet, radio and TV personality Jewel Diamond Taylor's high energy keynotes and workshops go beyond the average
Inspirational speaker, columnist, author, poet, radio and TV personality Jewel Diamond Taylor's high energy keynotes and workshops go beyond the average. Jewel Diamond Taylor lifts the low, pushes the slow,…
TV Personality, Lawyer, Author, Arbitrator on "Divorce Court"
Judge Lynn Toler is currently the host of the nationally syndicated and Emmy Nominated television show, Divorce Court. She is a graduate of Harvard University and The University of Pennsylvania…