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Former Israeli fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics

Dan Alon, former Israeli fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was placed fourth in round one with three wins and two losses…

Latin Actress & Activist

Maria Conchita Alonso, an international star of Cuban and Venezuelan heritage, has contributed greatly to the entertainment industry in the United States as well as in Latin America. Since arriving…

Award-Winning Journalist, a successful investment banker, and a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet

The Honorable Aida Alvarez has been an award-winning journalist, a successful investment banker, and a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet.  She currently serves on the boards of Oportun, Zoosk, and…

World-Famous Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Experience the power of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and see for yourself why this extraordinary company is hailed as America's cultural ambassador to the world. From the pulse-racing thrill…

President of PowerNomics, a corporation involved in major business development, primarily in inner cities, across the country

Dr. Claud Anderson is president of PowerNomics Corporation of America, Inc. and The Harvest Institute, Inc. PowerNomics is a company that publishes his books and produces the multimedia presentations in…

Recognized four times as one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America

Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. president and executive director of the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute, Under Andrade's direction, the Institute has trained 200,000 present & future leaders, registered 2 million new…

Actor, Stand-up Comedian, and Star of "Master of None"

Comedian and Actor Aziz Ansari performs a stand-up comedy. He completed his third major tour of new material, Buried Alive, in the summer of 2013. His fourth major comedy special,…

NBA & CBS College Basketball Analyst

Former NBA Basketball Player; CBS College Sports Analyst & Yahoo Sports Contributor; Former ESPN Analyst. Throughout his basketball career, Greg Anthony has found success on three different levels – a…

Creator of the Nationally Syndicated Comic Strip "La Cucaracha"

Lalo Alcaraz is perhaps the most prolific Chicano artist in the nation, according to this bio. Lalo has been busy for over two decades chronicling the political ascendancy of Latinos…

Founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Miguel Algarin is a true renaissance man, a literary mastermind whose passion for the art of poetry and the rawness of spoken word has transcended him into a living legend…

Founder and President of Women's Learning Partnership, the Executive Director of the Foundation for Iranian Studies and the former Minister of Women's Affairs in Iran's Pre-Revolution government

Mahnaz Afkhami is Founder and President of Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace (WLP), Executive Director of Foundation for Iranian Studies, and former Minister of State for Women's…

Jazz Saxophonist and Multi-instrumentalist; Sold Over 1,000,000 Albums In The U.S. Alone

Well known performer and saxophonist, Gerald Albright has recorded 7 CD's on the Atlantic label. His contemporary collections have established him as a prominent artist. He was one of ten…

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The Real World: Hawaii & Activist on Drug/Alcohol Awareness

Ruthie Alcaide, who starred in MTV’s popular reality television series The Real World: Hawaii.

Violinist, Recording Artist, Music Producer, Featured on NBC's "America's Got Talent"

Svet the Hip-House, Violinist, Recording Artist, Music Producer and feature on NBC's America's Got Talent As a violinist, singer and music producer, SVET is now one of the few if…

Finest traditions of African and African American Dance and Music through research, education, performance and entertainment

AADE's mission is to preserve and share the finest traditions of African and African American Dance and Music through research, education, performance and entertainment; to focus on the health and…

Emmy Award-winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Talk Show Host and Speaker

Janus Adams is the author of three books and creator of the groundbreaking BackPax children's book-and-audio series. An Emmy-winning journalist and talk show host, she writes the syndicated column, "What…

Cherokee Businessperson and Advocate. She is former director, former president, and founder of First Nations Development Institute and the founder of First Peoples Worldwide

Rebecca Adamson, a Cherokee, is the founder and president of First Nations Development Institute. She has worked directly with grassroots tribal communities and as a national advocate of local tribal…

Award-Winning Poet

Jamele “Harlym125” Adams is, hands-down, one of the most powerful performance poets in the country. A onetime NPS finalist with the Boston Poetry Slam team back in 2008, he now…

Rapper and Member of G-Unit; "P.I.M.P."

Curtis James Jackson III, better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, singer, entrepreneur, investor and actor from New York City. Born in the South Jamaica…

Group of siblings who are on a mission to change the world through their unique style of singing, tight harmonies, and inspirational message

Voices of Glory is a group of siblings who are on a mission to change the world through their unique style of singing, tight harmonies, and inspirational message. Michael, Avery,…

Professor of Law at the University at Buffalo and Author Who Has Won Praise for Her Powerful New Ideas About Race in America

Judy Scales-Trent is Professor of Law at The State University of New York at Buffalo. Before joining the law school faculty in 1984, she practiced law at the Equal Employment…

Mexican musical duo who specialize in playing fast, rhythmic acoustic guitars

Internationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela are back on the road again in 2017, bringing their unique instrumental blend of metal, jazz and world music to…

A Multimedia Concert Performance, Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz

The Langston Hughes Project is a multimedia concert performance of Langston Hughes’s kaleidoscopic jazz poem suite. Ask Your Mama is Hughes’s homage in verse and music to the struggle for…

Korean-American Stage, Television and Film Actor

In 1994, after 20 years when he concentrated solely on Shakespeare and other classics on the live stage, Randall Duk Kim began accepting film and television offers including: The Old…

Role Models; Authors; Civic Leaders

Drs. Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins, fondly known as The Three Doctors are extraordinary role models for anyone who’s been through any kind of life challenge or major…

Actor and Wu-Tang Clan's Chief Producer

Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA, music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, rapper, actor, director, composer, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in hip hop, RZA is the de…

Rapper, Songwriter, Actor, Producer and Entrepreneur

Nas is a Queens Born rapper, songwriter, actor, producer and entrepreneur. He was ranked number 5 on MTV's list of The Greatest MCs of All time and number 2 on…

MC, Rapper, DJ, Record Producer and Actor

Reginald “Reggie” Noble, better known by his stage name Redman, is an American MC, rapper, DJ, record producer and actor. He came to fame in the early 1990s as an…

Hip-Hop Master Teacher

Krist Parker, also known as KRS-ONE (Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone), is one of the most important and influential rappers in the industry whose ascent from street kid to…

Hip Hop Trio; Best Known for Eclectic Sampling and their Contributions to the Evolution of Jazz Rap and Alternative Hip Hop Subgenres

De La Soul is a Grammy Award winning hip hop group from Amityville, New York. They are best known for their eclectic sampling and quirky, surreal lyrics, and their contributions…

Rapper, Entrepreneur, Record Producer and Actor

After selling millions of albums, The Game being nominated for Grammys, delivering scene-stealing performances in major motion pictures and starring in a hit television program, it may seem like there…

Retta

Stand-up Comedian and Actress; Known for her Role on "Parks and Recreation"

Retta, the familiar face who plays Donna, the hilarious office assistant on NBC’s Parks and Recreation. During her almost decade-long career in stand-up, Retta has become one of the most…

Poet, Spoken Word Artist and Actor. Andersen's writing and live performances have received widespread popular and critical acclaim. In his November 2011 TEDYouth talk Please don't take my Air Jordans

Lemon Andersen is a poet, spoken word artist and actor. He first garnered national attention appearing in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway in 2002, which won a Tony…

From Russell Simmons HBO's Def Poetry Jam

Poetri was one of the the first poets featured on “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry” on HBO and has also been seen on ABC, NBC, BET, MTV and VH-1. He…

From Russell Simmons HBO's Def Poetry Jam

Craig Grant, a.k.a. muMs, is an actor, poet and playwright best known for his role in the HBO prison Drama OZ as the character ‘Poet’. His performances have led to…

Hip-Hop Recording Artist and Urban Activist

Born in a military hospital in South America, Immortal Technique was brought to the United States in the early 80’s while a civil war was breaking out in his native…

Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter

Grammy Award-winning singer, composer, producer, and actor Ne-Yo has released three number one albums, has sold over 10 million albums sold worldwide and has won three Grammy Awards. He has…

Grammy Award-Winning Rapper

Ludacris was born Christopher Brian Bridges in Champaign, Illinois, the son of Roberta Shields and Wayne Brian Bridges. Being of both African-American and Native-American descent. Early in his elementary years,…

Leader in Native American Dance, Music, Entertainment and Education

Native Spirit Dancers is a cultural entertainment company. They provide entertainment to companies, corporation, public events, schools/universities, and private events. We specialize in musical, cultural dance performances, and artisans. We…

Rapper and Record Producer

Once dubbed "the Jay-Z of the South" by Pharrell Williams, T.I. gradually came into his own and established himself as one of rap's most successful MCs during the early 2000s.…

Reggae Band

Spanning decades and cultures, the six members of Anthem combine boundless energy and diverse musical influences to showcase their own brand of reggae on their debut CD on Mack Avenue…

Known as Dr. Ro, is an Nutritionist, Lecturer, Health Reporter, Entrepreneur, and Author

Dr. Ro is an award-winning health journalist and television personality known for her easy-to-apply diet, fitness, and health tips for women and families. A leading nutrition coach for over 2…

Joan Hecht, Gabriel Bol Aweng and John Bul Dau from the movie "The Journey of the Lost Boys"

Joan Hecht is the award winning author of "The Journey of the Lost Boys," as well as founder and president of "Alliance for the Lost Boys of Sudan," a 501…

Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Writer, Producer, Director and Consultant

Joe Fab is an award-winning and Emmy-nominated producer, director and writer with nearly 40 years experience in film and video production, media and communications, event production and the live presentation…

The People's Court. She is the first Latina arbitrator to preside over a court show

Let the record show that Judge Marilyn Milian returns to the courtroom of "The People's Court" as the longest judge to preside over the highly rated courtroom series. Milian continues…

Renowned Political Leader; Human Rights Activist; Best-selling Author

Ayaan Hirsi Ali was born in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1969. The daughter of a political opponent of the Somali dictatorship, Ayaan Hirsi Ali grew up in exile, moving from Saudi…

Award-Winning Spoken Word Artist, Activist, Director and Filmmaker

Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai is a spoken word artist, speaker, playwright, essayist, educator, activist and choreographer who strengthens cultural pride and survival through how she lives and how she spits. Her…

From Russell Simmons HBO's Def Poetry Jam

A native of New York’s Lower East Side and a current resident and local legend of Los Angeles, Shihan is undoubtedly one of the most dynamic spoken word artists of…

A Play By Jeff Stetson

In this moving and thought-provoking work, playwright Jeff Stetson imagines for us what a clandestine meeting might have been like between two of the most influential men of their times:…

Stand-Up Comedian and Actor, "Necessary Roughness"

Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the “100 Greatest Standups of All-Time,” actor and comedian Sinbad has had audiences laughing for over three decades. His storytelling style of comedy…