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Tribal Attorney and Advocate
Tara Houska (Couchiching First Nation) is a tribal attorney based in Washington, D.C., the National Campaigns Director of Honor the Earth and a former advisor on Native American affairs to…
Award-Winning Spoken Word, Hip-Hop, Activist, Motivational and Keynote Speaker
Theo E. J. Wilson , also known by his poet handle, “Lucifury,” is a modern Renaissance Man. His natural knack for artistic expression had him dabbling in, and even mastering…
Astonish the crowds with feats of acrobatic prowess that are, honestly, unbelievable
They don't sing or play an instrument, but they are the most popular act on Memphis' legendary music mecca, Beale Street. While music blares from the clubs all around them,…
Best-Selling Author of Best Sellers such as "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"
One of today's most important novelists, Terry McMillan has always written from an honest place, creating fresh, lively, and often poignant works that are enthralling and inspirational tonic for many…
Native American Actor, Motivational Guest Speaker, Stand-up Comedian and Son of Russell Means
Tatanka Means is an award-winning actor, stand-up comedian and motivational speaker from Chinle, Arizona.
Award-Winning Actor from Fox’s Hit Series Empire, Spokesmodel, Youth Arts Instructor and Philanthropist
Tobias Truvillion is an ex-Ford model-turned-award-winning actor, film producer, philanthropist, and inner-city youth mentor, advocate, and arts instructor. The Queens, New York native, who Indiewire hails as a “transformative actor,”…
A Truth Initiative Regarding Structural Violence and Racism
The Truth Telling Project is a program of the community institute on truth, justice and reconciliation, sponsored by the Center for Educational Equity, and in coalition with the Peace and…
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Anchor of ABC News " World News Tonight" Sunday
Tom Llamas is an Emmy award-winning journalist, anchor of ABC News “World News Tonight" weekend editions, and Chief National Correspondent reporting for all ABC News programs and platforms. During the…
WWE Superstar
Thaddeus Bullard, a former football player for the University of Florida and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Known as Titus O’Neil from WWE knows a thing or two about hard-hitting physical dominance.…
Actress, Comedian and Model. She also has a recurring role as Carol Holloway on the Fox musical drama series Empire
Tasha Smith is a multifaceted actress whose work brings style and intensity to the subjects she plays on the big and small screens. Smith can currently be seen in Tyler…
Award-Winning Journalist. Former Anchor of MSNBC's 'NewsNation
Tamron Hall former anchor of NewsNation, which aired weekdays from 2-3 p.m. ET on MSNBC. NewsNation, which was launched in 2010, features high profile interviews and in-depth coverage of U.S.,…
Singer-Songwriter; Known for Hits like "Give Me One Reason" and "Fast Car"
Tracy Chapman helped restore singer-songwriters to the spotlight in the '80s. The multi-platinum success of Chapman's eponymous 1988 debut was unexpected, and it had lasting impact. Although Chapman was working…
Peabody & Emmy-Award Winning Correspondent with CBS Evening News
Ti-Hua Chang has been a reporter with NBC news in New York since 1993. He has covered numerous stories, often traveling around the globe. In 1996, he won the prestigious…
Award-Winning Science-Fiction Writer
Over the course of twenty-five years and fifteen stories, Ted Chiang has won numerous awards including four Nebulas, four Hugos, four Locuses, and the John W. Campbell Award for Best…
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Acclaimed Memoirist
Tracy K. Smith is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir Ordinary Light (Knopf, 2015), a finalist for the 2015 National Book Award in Nonfiction and selected as a Notable…
Actress & Youth Volunteer. Star of "Black-ish"
Tracee Ellis Ross, actress, motivational speaker and performance artist, is the star of the new hit ABC comedy series Black-ish. For her role, Ross won the 2015 NAACP Image Award…
The Q Brothers will transformed the tragedy into a rip-roaring, rapped one-act rich with dizzying rhymes and slick beats
Musicians, actors, writers, educators and DJs, The Q Brothers, GQ, and JQ, have created and appeared in award-winning, internationally acclaimed productions with company members Jackson Doran and Postell Pringle, including…
Author and Subject of Oscar Best Picture "Argo," Retired CIA Officer
Tony Mendez is a retired CIA officer, an author and an award-winning painter with an international reputation. He lives and works in his studios and gallery on his forty-acre farm…
"The Daily Show" Host and Best-Selling Author
Trevor Noah made his debut as host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Centra.
Actor, Singer and Civil Rights Campaigner. Call Mr. Robeson, a play, which celebrates the life and work of the great singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson
The acclaimed British production Call Mr. Robeson, a play, which celebrates the life and work of the great singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson. The production, by Tayo…
Prominent Voice of Civil Rights, Social Justice, and Feminism
Tamika D. Mallory, an esteemed social justice leader, advocate and activist. A New York City native, this fiery, outspoken advocate for human rights and liberty has remained a consistent fixture…
Music Manager; Founder, Chairman and CEO of Atom Factory, He has Established the Careers of Numerous Recording Artists, Most Notably Multi-Platinum Grammy Award-Winning Artist Lady Gaga
The award-winning careers of Lady Gaga and John Legend, among others, are accredited to music industry professional Troy Carter. In 2010, the brand marketing strategist and entrepreneur founded the Atom…
Known as Black Thought, MC of the Philadelphia-based Hip-Hop group The Roots, as well as an occasional actor
Tariq Trotter has been rapping for 19 years, ten of which have been shared with his legendary crew
Father of Trayvon Martin
Since the 2012 death of his son, Trayvon, in a violent confrontation, Tracy Martin has committed his life to transforming tragedy into change. Despite his devastating loss, Martin was able…
Public Relations Expert & Activist
Terrie M. Williams, one of Ebony magazine’s “Power 150” for Activism and Woman’s Day magazine “50 Women On A Mission To Change The World,” is an advocate for change and…
Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer, Rapper and Actor
Trey Songz was raised in a military family in Virginia. As a teen he had started performing for his friends and family but never considered to pursue career in music.…
World-Renowned American Spiritual Ensemble. Composed of some of the finest classically trained singers in the United States, the group strives to keep the tradition of the Negro spiritual alive
The American Spiritual Ensemble, a critically-acclaimed professional group composed of more than 20 of the finest singers in the classical music world! The vocalists have thrilled audiences around the world…
African-American opera stars Victor Trent Cook, Rodrick Dixon, and Thomas Young make up the acclaimed THREE MO' TENORS
THREE MO’ TENORS is the brainchild of Marion J. Caffey, a highly acclaimed veteran Broadway performer, writer and director. While watching the 1994 PBS Television special The Three Tenors –…
Russell Simmons Presents Def Comedy Jam Comes To Your School
Here you will find performers from the Def Comedy Jam show. Click on the individual performer and read more about them and their performance. You are also welcome to call…
Anti-Racism Activist and Writer. Since 1995, he has given speeches at over 600 college campuses across the U.S.
Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States. Named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,” by Utne Reader, Wise has…
Professional Golfer Who Is Among The Most Successful Golfers Of All Time
Tiger Woods set an amazing pro golf career in motion in 1997, when he became the youngest man and the first African American to win the U.S. Masters. The 2013…
Spiritual Leaders of Different Faiths
Monsignor Hartman and Rabbi Gellman are the first clergymen to be hired by a national network since Bishop Fulton J. Sheen in the late 50′s. Their work as religion consultants…
Broadcaster, Author, Publisher, Advocate, and Philanthropist
From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, Tavis Smiley broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate and philanthropist has emerged as an outstanding…
Journalist who writes about women’s empowerment and a social entrepreneur.
Tara Roberts is a National Geographic Storytelling Fellow and a Fellow at MIT’s Open Documentary Lab.
One of the "Little Rock Name"
Terrence James Roberts was one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock…
Award-Winning and “Certified Community Gangologist
T. Rodgers's is the first ever validated ex-gang leader to train L.A.P.D Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (C.R.A.S.H.). He’s also trained the L.A Sheriff’s’ O.S.S. (Operation Safe Streets), Oregon State…
African-American Comedian
A native of Bedford Stuyvesant, Tony Powell excelled academically and at the age of thirteen, was accepted into the prestigious Choate Rosemary Hall boarding school and went on to graduate…
Director, Playwright, Screenwriter, Producer Actor, Author and Entrepreneur
Tyler Perry's inspirational journey from the hard streets of New Orleans to the heights of Hollywood's A-list is the stuff of American legend. Born into poverty and raised in a…
Comedian, Former SNL Cast Member and Actor on NBC's "30 Rock"
Starring for seven seasons on NBC’s Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning 30 Rock, Tracy Morgan appeared opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin as ‘Tracy Jordan,’ the unpredictable star of Lemon’s…
Lawyer and son of the late Supreme Court of the United States Justice Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall, Jr. is an American lawyer and son of the late Supreme Court of the United States Justice Thurgood Marshall. Thurgood Marshall Jr. worked in the Clinton White House…
Emcee, Activist & Co-Owner of Blacksmith Music Label
Talib Kweli, known around the world for his art and activism, A famed social activist, Kweli promotes equality and awareness through his rapping and spoken word. Kweli has tried to…
Def Poetry Jam on HBO and on Broadway
Georgia Me, a def jam poet from Atlanta, Ga., who has been featured on "Def Poetry Jam" on HBO and on Broadway. Born Tamika Harper, Georgia Me became a poet…
Dr. Evans is a Motivational Speaker, Author & Management Consultant. He speaks and consults on health and wellness and personal achievement
Dr. Therman E. Evans, is a Motivational Speaker, Author & Management Consultant. He speaks and consults on health and wellness and personal achievement. He has authored 4 books, co-authored two,…
Former Assistant to the President of the United States, Chief domestic policy speech writer for Bill Clinton and the first Black director of the White House speech writing office
Terry Edmonds, Assistant to the President of the United States, Chief domestic policy speech writer for Bill Clinton and the first Black director of the White House speech writing office.…
Actor; Best Known for His Role in "Private Practice"
Popular author, entertainer and motion picture star, Taye Diggs has starred in the Broadway production of Rent and such movies as How Stella Got Her Groove Back, The Best Man,…
Comedian & Actor Known for "In Living Color" and "Black Dynamite"
Tommy Davidson’s exceptional range – stand-up comedy and acting to versatile music ability – have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary performer. Best known as one of the original…
Actress who has appeared in various television and stage plays
Tawny Cypress has appeared in various television and stage plays. She starred as Cherie Rollins-Murray on the television series Unforgettable, on the second and third seasons. She previously had recurring…
Singer and Stage and Television Actor. Former star television's "Living Single,"
Former star television's "Living Single," T.C. Carson, who played the role of "Kyle," has become a household name. While he is best known for his work in the sitcom, he…
Journalist, Academian, Comedian and Businessman
This media entrepreneur has been an innovator in many areas. Tony Brown has distinguished himself as a producer, bestselling author, educator, radio host, television commentator and film director. Now, he…
Real World Denver
Tyrie Ballard from the Real World Denver Ty. This is Ty's second reality show as he was one of the frat brothers of Tommy Lee during his reality show at…