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Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City; First Woman to Lead Its Congregation
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.
Award-Winning Actress & Singer, Hamilton and Girls5Eva
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…
Four-Time Super Bowl Champion and Tight End, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
With his contagious enthusiasm and indomitable athletic talent, Rob Gronkowski has transcended NFL superstardom to become a fixture of the modern pop culture lexicon.
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
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…
Winner of National Underground Poetry Slam Champion
Rudy Francisco was born and raised in San Diego, California. At the age of 21, Rudy completed his B.A in Psychology and decided to continue his education by pursuing a…
Emmy-Winning News Anchor
Rick Sanchez has been a journalist, correspondent and television news anchor for over 30 years, and spent nearly a decade in cable news–first at MSNBC and then at CNN. Rick…
Hip-Hop Artist who is known for bringing her Bollywood sound to the Hip-Hop scene
Who is Rajé Shwari? Just ask Hip Hop’s royalty like Jay Z, Timbaland, Nas, Kanye West and Pharrell Williams. She’s been featured on mainstream hits like Jay Z’s multi platinum…
American Singer and Songwriter; Debut Album "The Love Experience"
Raheem DeVaughn has made a career out of tapping into people’s emotions by creating personal soundtracks to our love lives. He has carved out a lane for himself as one…
Civil Rights Advocacy and Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago
The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III is the Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, IL. A leading progressive Christian activist and cultural critic, Dr. Moss is…
Education Correspondent for NBC News
Rehema Ellis joined NBC NEWS in 1994 as a general assignment correspondent. In 2010 she was named Education Correspondent and was an integral part of NBC’s first annual Education Nation…
Human Rights Activist; Nobel Peace Price Winner
Rigoberta Menchu-Tum was born on January 9, 1959 to a poor Indian peasant family and raised in the Quiche branch of the Mayan culture. In her early years she helped…
Community Organizer, Journalist & Political Activist
Rosa Clemente, a native of the South Bronx, is one of the most raw, honest, political, social, and cultural voices in the country. From Harvard to prisons, Rosa has spent…
Co-Founder, Def Jam Records
Acknowledged as the Godfather of Hip-Hop, Russell Simmons is the visionary behind Def Jam, the legendary label that launched the careers of such artists as Run DMC, the Beastie Boys,…
Comedian, Actor, Writer and Currently a Sports Center Correspondent for ESPN
When New York Magazine tapped Reese Waters as one of the city’s Ten Comedians To Watch in March of 2009, few realized just how quickly his star would rise. First…
Cultural Activist, Award-Winning Journalist, Documentary Filmmaker and Author of the book, “ Bird of Paradise: How I Became Latina”
Born in Harlem to Dominican parents, award-winning journalist, cultural activist, podcaster, and documentary filmmaker Raquel Cepeda is the author of Bird of Paradise: How I Became Latina. Equal parts memoir…
Actress, Author, and Domestic Abuse Awareness Advocate
A successful actress, Robin Givens long oscillated between a glamorous movie star life and the domestic abuse she suffered at home. Today, she speaks out about the abuse she suffered,…
Influential Hispanic Leader
Raul Yzaguirre is one of the most widely recognized leaders in the Hispanic community. His involvement in many of the most critical legislative and public policy issues of the last…
Actor, Comedian, Radio Personality and a correspondent on The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah
Currently a correspondent on The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah, Roy Wood Jr. has been described by the Hollywood Reporter as “A Standout”, and Entertainment Weekly called his brand of…
Best-selling author, acclaimed speaker and teacher, and award-winning visionary and activist. Daughter of Alice Walker
Time Magazine named Rebecca Walker one of the fifty most influential American leaders under forty because of her transformative views on race, gender, sexuality and power-an award which has been…
President & CEO Robert L. Wallace is a high-energy and widely successful entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker
Robert L. Wallace is an accomplished engineer, entrepreneur, author, business consultant and in ternationally known keynote speaker. He is the founder of three companies BITHGROUP Technologies, Inc., BITHENERGY, Inc., and…
Award-Winning Filmmaker & Former CEO of the Black Family Channel
Robert Townsend started out as an extra in movies and has since become a heralded actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and cable network programming CEO. That’s not so bad for…
Actress and Singer; Known for "The Cosby Show" and Disney's "That's So Raven"; Former Co-Host of "The View"
Raven-Symone, actress, comedian, model, singer, songwriter, dancer, television producer and talk show host. She first appeared on television in 1989 on The Cosby Show as Olivia Kendall. She released her…
Former US Secretary of Transportation
Rodney E. Slater, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation has had a long and distinguished career of accomplishment in both the public and private sectors. He is nationally recognized for his…
Comedian, Radio Host and Star of "The Rickey Smiley Show"
Rickey Smiley is the host of BET’s highly popular nightly comedy showcase, ComicView. ComicView, currently in its ninth season on BET, is consistently among the network’s highest rated programs, and…
Actor, Comedian and Television Director
Rondell Sheridan is best known for his role of Victor Baxter on the Disney Channel sitcom That’s So Raven. Although his role as Baxter may be the one he is…
Motivational Speaker; Former Football Player at the University of Notre Dame; Basis for the Award-Winning Movie "Rudy"
Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, best known for his awe-inspiring story of carving his name into the history books of college football and becoming the most famous graduate of the University of…
Intellectual, Essayist and Television Journalist Known for "Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez"
Richard Rodriguez was born on July 31, 1944, in San Francisco, California, to Mexican immigrants Leopoldo and Victoria Moran Rodriguez, the third of their four children. When Rodriguez was still…
News Anchor, "Good Morning America"
Robin Roberts has been the anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America since 2005. She began contributing to the morning program in 1995
African-American Lawyer, Author and Activist, Noted as the founder of TransAfrica
Randall Robinson, an internationally respected social justice advocate and author, is also a professor of law at Penn State University. In 1979, he established TransAfrica, the mandate of which is…
Host of Off The Chain, Co-Host of the Mo'Nique Show & One of the Stars of "Madea's Big Happy Family"
The term “gotta laugh to keep from crying” could easily be any comedian’s mantra but for one Louisiana transplant, Comedian Rodney Perry, the tracks of his tears have been a…
Winner of NBC's "Apprentice" Season 4 and President & CEO, BCT Partners
Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business and technology. He is the founder, chairman…
Actress, Choreographer, Activist and Talk Show Host
Rosie Perez, a actress, community activist, talk show host, author, dancer, and choreographer. Her film breakthrough was in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989). She followed this with White…
Award-Winning Actress, Dancer & Singer
Rita Moreno remains one of the busiest stars in show business: she recently released her first book, Rita Moreno: A Memoir
Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist and One-Man Band
Ever since the 20th century turned into the 21st, singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón has earned renown as one of music’s most distinctive and searching voices – “a one-man band……
Award-Winning Journalist & Media Personality, Author of "Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith"
Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview newsmakers ranging from multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is…
Emmy Award-Winning AIDS Activist
Rae Lewis-Thornton is an Emmy award winning AIDS Activist, Author, Award Winning Blogger, Social Media Expert, Jewelry Designer and Tea Connoisseur. RLT has been living with HIV for 36 years…
Minister, Attorney & Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Nationally and internationally known as one of the most powerful, motivating, and life changing orators and speakers, Bernice A. King leaves her audiences spell bound and challenges people to raise…
Television Anchor, Legal Analyst, Trial Attorney, Actor & Best-Selling Author. Married to William Bratton, former chief of the LA Police Department and NYC Police Department
Television anchor, legal analyst, trial attorney, actor and best-selling author, Rikki Klieman has earned a sterling reputation as one of the nation’s most celebrated lawyers and legal authorities. A dynamic…
Professor at Harvard Law School
Randall Kennedy is Michael R. Klein Professor at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on contracts, criminal law, and the regulation of race relations. He was born in Columbia,…
Journalist, Editor and Middle East Expert
Rami George Khouri is a Palestinian-Jordanian and U.S. citizen whose family resides in Beirut, Amman, and Nazareth. He is director of the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International…
Education, Leadership, and Healthy Choices
Rashida Jolley is one of the hottest music and speaking personalities America’s today. She is a former Ms America contestant, was a hit on America’s Got Talent and is now…
Comedian, Actor and Writer
From the start, Ronnie Jordan has proven that he’s a comedy force to be reckoned with. After only one year on the comedy scene, Jordan was crowned “Rookie of the…
Multi-Media Journalist and Innovative Business Leader
A respected multi-media journalist and innovative business leader, Roy S. Johnson joined the Alabama Media Group/Al.com as Director, Sports, in April 2014. He successfully leads a team of digital journalists…
Professional Baseball Player, Baseball Hall of Fame 1993, Strikeout King
Reggie Jackson, Colorful and outspoken Hall of Fame baseball player who starred for the Oakland A's, the New York Yankees and the California Angels. He's also baseball's all-time strikeout king, fanning…
Music Producer; American Idol Judge
For Randy Jackson, life is about taking chances. This fearless and forward-thinking mentality has guided him from musician, songwriter, and Grammy Award-winning producer to revered record-industry executive, business entrepreneur, best-selling…
Powerful Speaker and Best-Selling Author. Using stories of famous leaders, Robin has inspired audiences around the world
Robin Gerber is a powerful speaker, best-selling author and historian. She has appeared on History Channel and Biography Channel programming, as well as The PBS Newshour, and CBS and FOX…
Comedic Portrayal of Former U.S. President Barack Obama
While he always felt a greater calling, no one could have ever predicted that Reggie Brown would one day become the President of the United States…Well…Sort of…. No stranger to…