Diversity Topics

Prior to founding Untapped, Tariq Meyers spent most of his career exploring ways to close the opportunity.

Arthur L. Andrews is an award-winning speaker, author, trainer and success coach.

Katrina Jones believes that when we prioritize closing equity gaps.

Rita is considered a Champion of Possibility and delivers the message.

Ellen McGirt is an editor at FORTUNE, where she established the race and leadership beat in 2016.

Ijeoma Oluo (ee-joh-mah oh-loo-oh) is a writer, speaker and internet yeller.

Creflo Dollar is the founder and senior pastor of World Changers Church International (WCCI) in College Park.

Jesse Ferrell spent over 36 years in corporate America in executive leadership positions.

Barry Givens is a techie, an entrepreneur, and a lover of all things helping to add COLOR to the Tech Industry. Based in Atlanta GA.

Emmett G. Price III is one of the nation's leading experts on African American music and culture.

As a biracial, bicultural, and bilingual citizen of the world, Dr. Samuel Betances has worked in all fifty states.

Fab's introduction to pop culture came courtesy of a name check on the group Blondie's1980's hit Rapture.

Mother, Visionary, Emmy Nominated Actress, Entrepreneur, Veteran Entertainment Producer and Family Culture Shaper.

Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s progressive approach to governing has won him accolades from grassroots.

Hines Ward is perhaps the greatest wide receiver in Steelers' history.

Thomas (Thom) Gossom Jr. is an actor, writer, and communications consultant.

Kid Cudi is a Brooklyn-based rapper from Cleveland whose debut single, "Day 'n' Nite," became an online favorite in 2008.

Dnika J. Travis, PhD, specializes in organizational change, leadership and communication effectiveness.

Dionne Brand was born in Guayaguayare, Trinidad and Tobago.

Charles Moose is an American author and former police officer.

Byron Motley grew up hearing stories of the Negro Leagues from his father.

A leading expert on civil rights and anti-discrimination law, Richard Thompson.

Boyd is a member of the National Black Women's Health Project.

Tisha Campbell-Martin is an actress and singer who was born in Oklahoma City in Oklahoma, USA.

Gerald Early is the Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters in the English Department at Washington University in St.

Christopher Edley, Jr. joined Boalt Hall as Dean and Professor of Law in 2004 after 23 years as a Professor.

Gloria Naylor is a writer for theater, film, and television and the author of the internationally acclaimed quartet of novels

Joey Jackson is a nationally-recognized criminal defense attorney who has for two decades represented individuals and labor unions in state

Mark Anthony Neal is the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African & African American Studies.

Suzan Johnson Cook had the privilege and honor of serving the first African American President of the United States.

Walter E. Fauntroy has spent more than forty years organizing in the streets of America.

Dolores Robinson has truly become one of the industry's most influential and successful managers.

Amy Ellis-Simon was at a crossroads 11 years ago: She could pursue her interest in teaching.

Tina Eskridge is the Marketing Global Excellence Lead at Microsoft

Clifton Kinnie is a student activist and recent graduate from Lutheran High School North.

Country music star Chely Wright is a singer, songwriter, author and gay rights activist.

Lalita Tademy's own journey is a remarkable one. Before writing Cane River she was one of the country's most promising young executives.

Author and historian Robin D.G. Kelley is one of the most distinguished experts on African American studies.

Tuskegee Airman and flight instructor Rusty Burns was born Isham Albert Burns Jr. on July 24.

Attorney Willie Gary has gained international recognition as a leading trial advocate.

Mark Bradford was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1961.

Ricky Williams is a former American football running back who played 11 seasons in the National Football League

Jenifer Jeanette Lewis is an actress, singer and activist. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer

Sangu Delle is an entrepreneur, investor and author. Delle is the Managing Director of Africa Health Holdings, an innovative company based in West Africa..

Karrueche Tran is an actress and model. She is best known as Virginia Loc on TNT's series "Claws."

With over 30 Million views and over 400,000 subscribers on YouTube, this multifaceted music.

Kofi Siriboe is an American actor and model. In 2016 he began starring as Ralph Angel Bordelon in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series, Queen Sugar.

Shola Ajewole is the current Senior Vice President of Creative and Cultural Diversity at FX.

Respectfully labeled as one of the hardest-working actors in Hollywood, Samuel L. Jackson is an undisputed star.

Michelle Kwan is the most-decorated skater in U.S. Figure Skating history, having won two Olympic medals, five World titles.