Diversity Topics

Franklin Leonard is the founder and CEO of the Black List, the company that celebrates and supports great screenwriting.

Lawrence Hill is the son of American immigrants — a black father and a white mother.

Biyi Bandele is a London-based Nigerian playwright and novelist.

Cheryl Boone Isaacs is an American film marketing and public relations executive.

Named one of Entertainment Weekly’s “100 Most Creative People in Entertainment,”.

Todd Corley is the creator and catalyst of The TAPO Institute, a think tank and strategic adviser advocating inclusive leadership.

Daniel Wu is a Hong Kong American actor, director and producer. Since his film debut in 1998, he has been featured in over 60 films.

A man of substance, grace, and wisdom, Dr. Henry Foster has traveled an admirable path.

Ernestine Johnson is a compelling actress, performance poet and event host. She was born and raised in Los Angeles.

Kim Coles is probably best known for her zany characters.

Bershan Shaw is a TV personality, global Motivational Speaker, Business & Career Executive Coach, Strategist and a Diversity & Inclusion Trainer.

Raymar Hampshire is an advocate, entrepreneur and policy wonk.

Born in Seoul, and adopted at the age of three to a German/Irish family in Philadelphia. He was ashamed to be the token Asian guy.

At 19-years-old, Tamir D. Harper is a non-profit executive, an outspoken advocate for public education, and a Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholar.

Ejiofor was born in London's Forest Gate, to Nigerian parents who belonged to the Igbo ethnic group.

Lamman Rucker is an Actor, Educator, Activist and Entrepreneur.

Herman “Herm” Edwards is the current head football coach at Arizona State University entering his fifth season in Tempe. A strong leader in the ASU community.

Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs, occasionally credited as Devery Jacobs, is a Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk) actress.

With various ‘firsts’ in her already impressive career, Laverne Cox is a four-time Emmy-nominated actress.

Chosen as one of VARIETY’S “Top Ten Actors to Watch” and part of the new breed of Hollywood leading men, Laz Alonso stars.

Dr. Ssewamala designed programs for poverty alleviation and community development, with an emphasis on asset-development initiatives.

Dr. Julia Hare is widely regarded as one of the most dynamic...

After graduating from the University of Ibadan, Saro-Wiwa taught at the government college in Umuahia.

Ukonwa Ojo is the Chief Marketing Officer, Prime Video & Amazon Studios.

Professor John H. Bracey, Jr., has taught in the W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies at the University.

In 1990, President Bush appointed George W. Haley, Esq. Chairman of the Postal Rate Commission (PRC).

Eric Hutcherson is the Chief People & Inclusion Officer for Universal Music Group.

From education to activism, Liz Dozier has spent her career working tirelessly to disrupt the culture of inequity.

Candi Castleberry Singleton is the Vice President of Diversity Partnership Strategy & Engagement at Twitter.

Tewolde has been a member of the Texas Bar since 2010.

Phillip Atiba Goff is the inaugural Franklin A. Thomas Professor in Policing Equity at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Kenyona “Sunny” Matthews is a motivational speaker focusing on issues of diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Aaron Philip is a teenage model with cerebral palsy. Living through financial struggles as a child in a homeless shelter.

Lauren Simmons is a motivational speaker and her own brand. A former equity trader for Rosenblatt Securities.

Timnit Gebru is a computer scientist who works on algorithmic bias and data mining.

Lex Gillette is the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement.

Paula is also the editor of the critically acclaimed anthology..

Shabazz, a producer, writer, and diplomat, is one of today's most sought after and captivating keynote speakers.

On April 23, 1951, Stokes helped to organize, strategize, plan and lead a student strike for better conditions.

Dr. Voisin is a social welfare scholar and psychotherapist. He is the author of America the Beautiful and Violent.

Brittany Packnett Cunningham is a social justice activist, educator and writer.

In an industry dominated by males, DJ Traci Steele emerges as a hard-hitting DJ.

Nicole Lynn, a Tulsa, Oklahoma native, attended the University of Oklahoma.

By way of background, Lady Drama is a paid writer, blogger and hip hop analyst. She holds a BA Degree in Writing.

Sandy “Pepa” Denton is the spiciest ingredient in the legendary rap group Salt-N-Pepa.

Hol­ly­wood Career Strate­gist and Film Con­sul­tant.

Meet Daphne Valerius, one to watch as the era of women of color redefining the landscape of media images

Let’s start with Ms. Pat hasn’t lived the life of your typical comedian. Born to a single mother of 5, living on welfare in a tough West end neighborhood of…

Damon Davis is an award-winning post-disciplinary artist who works and resides in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Robyn R. Jackson is passionate about building better schools. As the CEO of Mindsteps Inc.