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Award Winning Sicangu Lakota Hip Hop Artist, Producer, and Performer from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota
Frank Waln is an award winning Sicangu Lakota Hip Hop artist and music producer from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.
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.
Comedian, Actor, Writer & Star of "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj"
Hasan Minhaj is a comedian, actor, and writer in New York. He is a correspondent on the Emmy and Peabody award-winning program "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah." In April…
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…
Civil Rights Activist and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
Amanda Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Rise, a social movement accelerator. She is a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and star of the Emmy-nominated documentary “Rise Above.”
General Manager of the Miami Marlins; MLB's First Female GM; Former VP of Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball
Kim Ng is an executive in Major League Baseball. She is currently the general manager of the Miami Marlins and the highest-ranking female baseball executive. She is the first woman…
Neo co-founder and CEO
Andrew Chau successfully co-founded SkipTheDishes in 2012, which from its early beginnings in Saskatoon grew to over 130 markets and a network of over 4 million Canadians and 25,000 restaurant…
Actress, known for FBI (2018), Ballers (2015) and Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
Catherine Haena Kim was born to Korean parents. Her parents migrated to America and lived there. Even after being born and raised in America, her family made sure that she and…
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…
Filmmaker and Author of The Central Park Five
Sarah Burns is the author of The Central Park Five: The Untold Story Behind One of New York City’s Most Infamous Crimes and, along with David McMahon and Ken Burns,…
Native American Writer, Speaker and Correspondent at Native News Online
Mark Charles is a dynamic and thought-provoking public speaker, writer, and consultant. The son of an American woman (of Dutch heritage) and a Navajo man, Mark speaks with insight into…
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…
Comedian, Actor and Host. Finalist for NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity
Born in Nigeria, raised in Canada, Aisha Alfa’s comedy is worldly, energetic, and silly, with a positive perspective. Aisha is the previous winner of Winnipeg’s Funniest Person with a Day…
Comedian and Winner of the Stand-Up NBC 2015
Offering a fresh and honest perspective that’s rare to find, Dulcé Sloan is one of TimeOut LA's Top Comics to Watch for 2017 and the Winner of the 2016 Big…
Singer, Songwriter, New York Times Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur
Janney Marin, also known as Chiquis Rivera, has traveled a long, and sometimes unusual road to become the artist, singer-songwriter, bestseller author and business entrepreneur that she is today. Born…
Best-Selling Author, Expert on Creativity and Innovation, Agent for Social Change
Kevin Carroll is the founder of Kevin Carroll Katalyst/LLC and the author of three highly successful books, Rules of the Red Rubber Ball, What’s Your Red Rubber Ball?! and The…
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…
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.
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…
Olympic Gold Medalist; Second Native American to Win a Gold Medal and President Obama awarded the Citizen Medal to Billy Mills in 2013
Billy Mills is the only American to have ever won the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000-meter run.
Award-winning journalist and co-author of Somewhere Inside: One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fight to Bring Her Home
Over almost two decades, award-winning journalist and web and TV host, Laura Ling has dedicated herself to exposing the world to critical global issues, including slave labor in the Amazon,…
Historian & Lecturer of Windtalkers
Recognized historian of the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, Zonnie Gorman is an expert in her field and a dedicated teacher. She has served as a consultant to…
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,…
Actor-Director, National Motivational Speaker, Founder & President of the Young Center for Academic & Cultural Enrichment
William Allen Young prolific skills and reputation as the former #1 College Speaker in the Nation’ are legendary among American students of forensics speech. Today, his powerful and transforming presentations…
Artist, Poet, Writer and Activist
Alexis Caputo is a Florida & New York based Performance Artist, Poet, Writer and Activist. Caputo’s artistic portfolio began in performance studies and educational theater. A chief influence emerged, as…
Actress, Known for "Hawaii 5-0"
Grace Park has taken the science fiction television audience by storm as the dynamic and ambivalent Cylon sleeper agent Sharon "Boomer" Valerii in Ronald D. Moore's new adaptation of Battlestar…
MLK Performer, Motivational Speaker, Gospel Comedian and VoiceOver Artist
You would think you were listening to a recording of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking. Some even say Rev. Stephon Ferguson channels the spirit of Dr. King. Among them…
Cesar Chavez Granddaughter
Christine Chavez has a made a lifetime commitment to civil rights, the labor movement, and community organizing.
Star, "Crazy Rich Asians"
Michelle Yeoh is considered one of China’s greatest and most successful actresses. She can be seen starring in CBS’ STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and CRAZY RICH ASIANS alongside Constance Wu. Michelle…
Educator, Entrepreneur, and Human Rights Activist/Advocate
Monica Lewis-Patrick is an educator, entrepreneur, and human rights activist/advocate. She has served as Director of Community Outreach & Engagement since 2009. She was unanimously elected by the Board to…
Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue; Judge on Bravo's "Project Runway"; Author of "More than Enough"
Elaine Welteroth is an award-winning journalist, author and former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue. Throughout her magazine career, Welteroth broke new ground as the youngest person and the second African-American to…
Host of MSNBC’s Changing America; President & CEO, Voto Latino; Emmy Nominated MSNBC Contributor; Pioneering Thought Leader on Diversity and Demographic Opportunities
Lauded as one the most influential American Latinos under 40 and as among the top Latinas in Government and Politics, Maria Teresa (Petersen) Kumar is the founding President & CEO…
Actress, Filmmaker, Author, and Comedian. She is known for her YouTube channel, which has over 2 million subscribers and over 226 million video views
Anna Akana started her YouTube channel in 2011, jumpstarting her career as an actress, producer, filmmaker and writer. In 2013, she wrote and starred in the digital series “Riley Rewind,”…
Actress, and Asian-American Activist with a passion for social advocacy on issues such as Mental Health and LGBTQ + Rights
Ami Park is an actor, host, print/commercial model and storyteller. Born in New York and raised in New Jersey,Ami always had a knack for acting since her childhood. She attended…
Former Olympic Figure Skater; Olympic Gold Medalist; Celebrity Champion in the 6th Season of Dancing with the Stars
Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic, U.S. and World Hall of Fame figure skater. She has won two World Championship Gold medals along with an Olympic Gold medal. Kristi’s professional career…
Award-Winning Television Producer, a Public Speaker, Author, Peace Advocate, and a Former Violent Extremist
Christian Picciolini is an MSNBC contributor, an Emmy Award-winning director and producer, a published author, TEDx speaker, global peace advocate, and a reformed extremist. His work and life purpose bear…
Acclaimed Poet & Arts Educator
Dr. Joshua Bennett has recited his original work at events such as.
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…
Activist and a Minister of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island cultural tradition
Kalani Souza is a gifted storyteller, singer, songwriter, musician, performer, poet, philosopher, priest, political satirist, and peacemaker. A Hawaiian practitioner and cross-cultural facilitator, he has experience in promoting social justice…
Speaker on Diversity, Multicultural Communication, American Indian and Navajo Culture
Chris Kyselka brings her unique perspective, experience and value to companies and organizations. She is an expert in the areas of cultural diversity, American Indian culture, multicultural communication, leadership as…
Award-Winning CBS Journalist
Award-winning CBS journalist Maurice DuBois, a respected journalist who received the New York Association of Black Journalists’ Trailblazer Award, is an anchor at CBS-2. Over the course of an impressive…
Co-Host Weekend 'Today' and MSNBC News Anchor
Craig Melvin is an MSNBC Anchor and NBC News Correspondent. He currently anchors “MSNBC Live” on Saturdays and Sundays, contributes reports for “TODAY,” and fills in as host for Lester…
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.