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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…
Political Activist, Academic, and Author
Through her activism and scholarship over the last decades, Angela Davis has been deeply involved in our nation's quest for social justice. Her work as an educator - both at…
Actor, Singer, Composer, Producer and Minister and Clifton, who plays Dr. Dillamond on the WICKED
Popular actor, gospel singer and entertainer who is best known for his role as Reverend Rueben Gregory on the hit NBC television series, Amen.
Stand-Up Comedian and Actor
Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, comedian-turned-actor DeRay Davis can most recently be "scene" and heard in the blockbuster mega hit 21 Jump Street, Jumping the Broom…
Musician, Author, Racial Justice Activist, Compelling Unifier, Klan Whisperer, and Award-Winning Conflict Navigator
Daryl Davis is committed to helping people ignite positive change – using conversation to build bridges. His jaw-dropping experiences speak for themselves.
Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Gymnast, Former Co-Chair of President Obama's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition
Dominique Dawes is best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast who competed in three Olympic Games, winning team medals in all three Olympic Games becoming the only…
Retired Professional Boxer, Olympian, Nicknamed "Golden Boy"
The only fighter to win eleven world titles in six different weight classes, and as CEO of Golden Boy Promotions the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional firm,…
Legendary Motown Producer
Suzanne de Passe is co-chair of the de Passe Jones Entertainment Group, an entertainment provider that has produced such content as the Martin Luther King Jr. biopic King and President…
Award-Winning Journalist & Author
One of America's most renowned journalists and media commentators, Ellis Cose addresses the most pertinent issues of the day, from politics and race to conflict in societies, dedicated to spurring…
Dr. Maura Cullen is considered one of the foremost authorities on issues of Diversity and Leadership
Dr. Maura Cullen has been referred to as being the best there is at simplifying the complex issues of diversity in an entertaining and educational manner. Since 1987, Dr. Cullen…
Perhaps best known for starring in his own hit television sitcom "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper."
An actor, comedian, and host. Mark Curry is best known as the star of the ABC sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, and as one of the various hosts of the…
Executive Producer of "Living On Earth"
Steve Curwood is the executive producer and host of NPR's award-winning weekly environmental news program "Living on Earth." As an African American growing up in a single-mother-led household during the…
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…
Academy Award-Nominated Director: Known for "Empire," "The Butler," and "Precious"
Lee Daniels background is filled with bold stories as real and gritty as the narratives from the films he creates. By the age of 21, Daniels founded and ran his…
Anthropologist, Educator and Director, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. Cole Was The First African-American Female President of Spelman College
One of the most powerful and well-regarded African American women in the US, Johnnetta B. Cole has a way with making history. She was the first female African American president…
Real-life 'Hitch,' Dating Doctor
Real-life date coach David Coleman sees plenty of parallels between Will Smith's character in the new movie Hitch and his own career helping others find love. Coleman says he has…
40 Years Of Experience Working In Education & 2014 former President Barack Obama appointed Dr. Comer to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Dr. James P. Comer is the Maurice Falk Professor of Child Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine's Child Study Center, and has been a Yale medical faculty member…
Olympic Gold-Medalist, Two-Time WNBA MVP
Universally considered one of the best women's basketball players of all time, Cynthia Cooper helped lead the Houston Comets to four consecutive national championships. She won two NCAA basketball titles…
Comedienne, Actress & Writer
Quickly on her way to the top of the comedy food chain, mainstream comedienne, Alycia Cooper, is a force to be reckoned with. Her “take no prisoners” stand up is…
Former Reporter and Editor at the New York Times, is the best-selling author of the "Black Pearls"
Eric V. Copage was a reporter at the New York Times and has also been an editor at the New York Times Magazine. He is also a book author and…
Award-Winning Relationship Specialist and Former TV Talk Show Advice Expert
People across the United States and abroad know Dr. Grace Cornish Livingstone, as "Dr. Grace," the award-winning relationship specialist, dynamic minister, keynote speaker, former TV talk show advice expert, and…
One of the United States Most Prominent Gospel Choirs
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is the most renowned gospel choir in America and a preeminent gospel choir worldwide. It travels the globe, sharing the joy of faith through…
Civil Rights Activist, MLK's Smallest Freedom Fighter and The Recipient Of The Congressional Gold Medal from President Obama in 2016
Civil rights & voting rights activist, author, humanitarian & the recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal From President Barack Obama.
Highly Recognized Diversity Advocate & Television Personality
Three-time Emmy Award-winner Connie Chung started her television journalism career in 1969 at a local station in her hometown, Washington, D.C. She worked for all the major networks, starting in…
Actress, Blogger, and Former Reality Television Personality
Jamie Chung is a actress, blogger and former reality television personality.
Executive Chairman, CityView; Former U.S. Secretary, Housing and Urban Development; Former Mayor of San Antonio
Co-chair of the Bipartisan Center's Immigration Task Force, former HUD secretary, and housing innovator Henry Cisneros
Musican, DJ, Host and MTV Real World Austin
First known for his appearance on ‘MTV’s The Real World Austin’, Nehemiah Clark has since followed his passion into music to become one of today’s most versatile Musicians. Unifying the…
Playwright & Novelist
Pearl Cleage is an Atlanta based writer whose work has won commercial acceptance and critical praise in several genres. An award winning playwright whose Flyin' West was the most produced…
Award-Winning Author & Analyst on the Future of Work, Jobs, Presidential Politics & Race Relations
Farai Chideya has combined media, technology, and diversity during her 20-year career as an award-winning author and journalist. Chideya is currently a political contributor to WNYC, where she also hosts…
Powerful African-American Storyteller, Educator, and Social Activist. Delivering Important Autobiographical, Historical, and Fictional Stories About Issues Surrounding Race and Class
Lorene Cary’s novel, If Sons, Then Heirs (Atria Books, April 2011), recounts a love story for our time while exploring a searing racial history that haunts—and impoverishes—its unforgettable characters. Publishers…
Cartoonist, Roboticist and Author. Best known for his popular newspaper and web comic strip Piled Higher and Deeper (PhD Comics)
Jorge Cham is the creator of Piled Higher and Deeper (PHD Comics), the online comic strip about life (or the lack thereof) in Academia. He is also the co-founder of…
Informant for the DEA for 16 years. He worked all over the country and is responsible for the arrest of 445 drug dealers and the seizure of 1.5 tons of cocaine, and $6 million in assets
Andrew Chambers, The Feds tagged him "The Exterminator"; and to any crook he's their worst nightmare. The Government has an on-again off-again love affair with him. For 30 years he…
Author & Poet, often referred to as "Bob Marley with a pen," due to the spiritual, sensual, social themes presented from a literary Jamaican perspective
Colin Channer was born in Jamaica, and educated there and in New York. His most recent book is the poetry collection Providential (2015), which Eileen Myles describes as "one of…
Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Producer
David Chappelle is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. After beginning his film career in 1993 as Ahchoo in Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights, he landed supporting…
Immigration Expert, Author, Columnist, Commentator and highest-ranking woman in President Reagan's White House, and first Latina ever nominated to the United States Cabinet
Linda Chavez is President of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a non-profit public policy research organization in Washington, DC. She also writes a weekly syndicated column that appears in newspapers…
Civil Rights Leader
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis, Jr. is an African American civil rights leader born on Jan. 22, 1948 in Oxford, N.C. As a 12-year-old, Chavis effectively desegregated his hometown’s whites-only public…
Co-host of CBS's Daytime Talk Show "The Talk," Host of "Big Brother"
Julie Chen serves as co-host and moderator of THE TALK, CBS’s Daytime Emmy Award-nominated talk show that examines topical events and contemporary issues through the eyes of five female hosts.…
Former Chairman and CEO American Express Co. He was the CEO and Chairman of American Express from 2001 until 2018.
Kenneth Chenault joined American Express in September 1981 as Director of Strategic Planning. He was named President of the Consumer Card Group in 1989, and in 1993 he became President…
Film Star, Comedian, Musician, Writer/Director, Philanthropist; Host, "Wild N Out" and "America's Got Talent"
Cited by People Magazine as one of the Top Ten most successful young people in Hollywood and featured on the Cover of Black Enterprises 40 Under 40, Nick Cannon, 28…
HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam"
Lamont Carey a native of Washington, DC, is an internationally known and award winning spokenword artist, as well as a filmmaker, author, workshop facilitator and motivational speaker. In 2005, Mr.…
1968 Olympian and Civil Rights Legend
With a black-gloved fist raised and his head bowed, Olympic medal winner John Carlos made history in 1968. The moment of defiance when he and Tommie Smith raised their arms…
Actor and Comedian; Cast Member on MTV's "Guy Code" and "Girl Code". Recently Nominated for Best Male Comic of the Year
Jordan Carlos is a popular alternative comic. He is best known for his hilarious commentary for MTV2’s hit series "Guy Code" and MTV’s sister show "Girl Code." He also appears…
The Executive Director of the International Indian Treaty Council
Andrea Carmen, Yaqui Indian Nation, has been a staff member of the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) since 1983 and IITC’s Executive Director since 1992. In 1977, IITC was the…
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…
Accomplished actress whose movie career spans over nearly three decades
Vanessa Bell Calloway’s work on stage, screen, and television clearly demonstrates why she has maintained her staying power. She is a favorite of audiences across the country and her work…
The First Woman and First African-American Neurosurgeon in the U.S.
Dr. Alexa Irene Canady-Davis was the first African American woman in the United States to become a neurosurgeon. Canady-Davis was born to Elizabeth Hortense (Golden) Canady and Dr. Clinton Canady,…