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Native American Writer, Activist and Blogger
Dr. Adrienne Keene (Cherokee Nation) is a Native scholar, writer, blogger, and activist, and is passionate about reframing how the world sees contemporary Native cultures. She is the creator and…
Native American Artist, Musician, and Educator
Bill Miller is an award-winning Native American recording artist, performer, songwriter, activist, painter, and world-class native flute player. Over the entirety, Miller has produced over a dozen albums, received three…
Content Creator, Journalist, and Internet Personality
Evelyn Ngugi loves to tell hilarious stories online. Evelyn is a video producer, journalist, and Internet personality who is dedicated to highlighting the experiences of women of color. By day,…
Art-Activist, Educator and Former NFL Football Player
Aaron Maybin is a 29-year-old Art-Activist and former professional football player from Baltimore City, Maryland. Selected as the 11th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills…
Noted Author and 7th President of Dillard University
Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, president of Dillard University in New Orleans, known for his writings on African-Americans and higher education.
Internationally Renowned Choreographer and Director. Co-Founder of Kinjaz & Kinjaz Dojo, currently on NBC's World of Dance
Mike Song first gained recognition as a choreographer for the group, Kaba Modern, a finalist for Season 1 of America’s Best Dance Crew. Since then he has embarked on a…
Director, Actor, and Sesame Street's Owner of Hooper's Store
As an actor, Alan Muraoka is most recognizable for his role in the Emmy Award winning series, Sesame Street, where he has played
Author, Speaker, Lawyer and Storyteller
Gyasi Ross is first and foremost a father, an uncle, and a big brother. Professionally, he is an essayist and writer, poet, speaker and lawyer. ow to help my folks.”
Dancer, Actor, Choreographer and Singer; Best known for his role as Mike Chang on 'Glee' and Crazy Rich Asians
Harry Shum Jr. was born in Costa Rica to Chinese parents who immigrated from Guangzhou. He and his family moved to San Francisco, California when he was six years old.…
Comedian, Actress and Screenwriter
Atsuko Okatsuka is a standup comedian, actor, and writer.
Actress & Singer-Songwriter; Known for her Roles in "The Fosters," "CSI: Cyber" and "Scooby Doo"
Music can often be more than just an escape. It can be paradise. That's precisely what it is for singer and songwriter Hayley Kiyoko. Her 2014 EP, This Side of…
Actress, Singer, Film Producer and Model
After many commercials and television roles in the late 1990s, Song won a Young Artist Award for her performance in "The Ultimate Christmas Present." Brenda Song made her screen debut…
Actress, Producer, and Activist
Kerry Washington is a versatile and fearless performer who continues to astound with the depth of her talent. A native of the Bronx, New York, Washington has received high acclaim…
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,”…
Actress, Known for "Fresh Off the Boat" & "Crazy Rich Asians"
Constance Wu is the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, Wu was born and raised in Richmond. The second-youngest of four sisters, she quickly found a way to stand out—or rather, act…
Celebrating Peace, Unity and One Love!
A Tribute To Bob Marley - Celebrating Peace, Unity and One Love!The night feature performances by international artists Pey Dalid, C and NOAH of the band SOULFARM, I-Joe Morris, Cliff…
Actor, Director, and Producer; Starred in the Film "La Bamba" as Ritchie Valens
Lou Diamond Phillips a actor and director. His breakthrough came when he starred in the film "La Bamba as Ritchie Valens."
CNN Political Analyst, Lawyer & Activist
Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature…
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…
We, Ceremony is a response to the lack of representation of women of color and the negative portrayal of women of color in everyday life
We, Ceremony is a response to the lack of representation and the negative portrayal of women of color in everyday life. With our collected stories, we celebrate the unique voices…
Author, Scholar of Black Feminism and Founding Director of the Women’s Research and Resource Center at Spelman College in Atlanta
Beverly Guy-Sheftall, the Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Women’s Studies at Spelman College, previously taught graduate courses as a visiting professor at Emory University’s Institute for Women’s Studies. A pioneer…
Acclaimed Political Commentator for Both CNN and NPR. Attorney, Principal & CEO of IMPACT Strategies
Angela Rye is Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, a political advocacy firm in the nation’s capital. She is a CNN Political Commentator and NPR Political Analyst. She has been…
Host of White Rabbit Project; Former Cast Member on Discovery's MythBusters
Before becoming a Mythbuster, Grant Imahara was an animatronics engineer and modelmaker for George Lucas' Industrial Light & Magic in Marin County, California.
United States National Security Advisor, 2013 - 2017
Ambassador Susan E. Rice served President Barack Obama as National Security Advisor from July 1, 2013 to Jan. 20, 2017. In that role, she led the National Security Council Staff,…
Correspondent, Vice News Tonight on HBO
Elle Reeve is a technology correspondent for VICE News Tonight. Prior to joining VICE, Elle was a senior editor at The New Republic, where she covered politics, culture, and trends…
Emmy award-winning correspondent and producer reporting at the intersection of politics, civil rights, immigration and currently reports for NBC News
Antonia Hylton is an Emmy award-winning correspondent and producer reporting at the intersection of politics, civil rights, and immigration. Antonia currently reports for NBC News, where she primarily works on…
Award-Winning Writer/Editor and Editor In Chief of Allure
Award-winning writer/editor/speaker Michelle Lee has been the Editor in Chief of Allure since 2015. She is the former Editor in Chief of NYLON, NYLON Guys, and nylon.com. In 2015, she…
Teacher, Blogger, Author and Activist
Drew G. I. Hart is a professor in theology, an author, and an activist with ten years of pastoral experience. His undergraduate work was in biblical studies at Messiah College,…
Senior National Correspondent, ABC News & White House Correspondent, Fusion
Award-winning journalist Jim Avila is the Senior National Correspondent and 20/20 Correspondent based in Los Angeles. In this role, he specializes in law and justice and consumer investigations. A versatile…
Award-Winning Actor; "Lost" and "Hawaii Five-0" Producer, Cultural Diversity & Counter-Human Trafficking Activist
Through the diversity of his roles on stage and screen, Daniel Dae Kim continues to expand our perceptions of the Asian American man. In characters ranging from the King of…
Actor, Producer and Director
Mario Van Peebles is an film director and actor. He brings a unique perspective to his work as an actor, director and producer having been born in Mexico to legendary…
Member of the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, is the Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund
John Echohawk, Pawnee, is the Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund. He was the first graduate of the University of New Mexico’s special program to train Indian lawyers,…
Matchmaker on BRAVO's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" & Relationship Blogger
Raised in Guam before moving to California, David Cruz's first experience with matchmaking was when he appeared as a dater on Season 3 of The Millionaire Matchmaker. After the show,…
Founder of the Millionaire's Club and Star of Bravo's "Millionaire Matchmaker"
Patti Stanger is the star and executive producer of Bravo's hit docu-series The Millionaire Matchmaker. The show has gained record-breaking viewership and captured a worldwide following for Stanger. She is…
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…
TV Personality, Actress & Author
Niecy Nash was sitting in her grandmother’s living room at the tender age of five when she first witnessed an elegant Black actress grace her television screen. From the sight…
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.…
Best Lecturer of the Year APCA
Dr. Joe Martin is a nationally known, award-winning speaker, respected university professor, author, and educational consultant. At the age of 24, Joe became the youngest faculty member ever hired to…
Award winning Motivational Speaker and Author of All That it Takes is All That You've Got and All That You Got is All That it Takes
Dion Jordan is regarded as one of the most respected and engaging professional speakers on the speaking circuit today. A recognized authority on peak potential and personal development, Dion has…
Former President, University of the Free State, South Africa
Internationally renowned education academic, Professor Jonathan David Jansen, is one of South Africa’s leading intellectual experts. He has a solid academic grounding, is a captivating speaker, a master story teller…
CNN News Anchor
Fredricka Whitfield is a news anchor for CNN. Based in the network's world headquarters in Atlanta, Whitfield anchors the weekend edition of CNN Newsroom and works as a correspondent for…
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…
16th US Surgeon General
Sworn in on February 13, 1998, Dr. David Satcher became the second person in history to ever hold the positions of Surgeon General and Assistant Secretary for Health simultaneously. He…
Award-Winning Actress, Philanthropist & Activist
Eva Longoria is a Golden Globe-nominated, Screen Actors Guild- and ALMA Award- winning actress, producer, director, entrepreneur, philanthropist and Desperate Housewives alum. Her greatest work is as a champion of…
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…
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist; Co-author of Half the Sky; Humanitarian
The first Asian-American reporter to win a Pulitzer Prize, Sheryl WuDunn has journeyed through several industries, from banking to journalism and book writing, pulling together critical insights to bear upon…
Co-anchor of ABC News' "Nightline"
Juju Chang is an Emmy Award-winning correspondent for 20/20 and Nightline. She also hosts Moms Get Real, a digital show for ABC News NOW aimed at cracking the façade of…
Award-Winning Reporter, Veteran Sports Anchor & Broadcaster
Curt Menefee is a well-established and respected sports anchor and reporter. During the NFL season, he serves as co-host of FOX NFL Sunday along with Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Jimmy…
Three-Time Grammy Award-Winning American Record Executive, Songwriter, and Record Producer
Antonio "L.A." Reid is a three-time Grammy Award-winning American record executive, songwriter, and record producer. Best known as the co-founder of LaFace Records, he is responsible for signing and helping…