Diversity

Shawn Ginwright, PhD is one of the nation’s leading innovators, provocateurs.

From humble beginnings in her Brooklyn kitchen, Founder & President of Carol’s Daughter

No one defies stereotypes, generalizations, or clichés more than Dr. Bertice Berry. Growing up poor in Wilmington, Delaware, the sixth of seven children.

Reggie D. Ford is the author of the bestselling book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction.

Anthony Iton, M.D., J.D., MPH is Senior Vice President for Programs & Partnerships at The California Endowment

Platinum Recording Artist, Trina, continues to be a catalyst in Hip Hop since her introduction.

Joia A. Crear-Perry, MD, FACOG is a physician, policy expert, thought leader and advocate for transformational justice.

Angela Glover Blackwell is Founder in Residence at PolicyLink, the organization she started in 1999.

The definition of grace, style, and sultry southern savoir-faire, Phaedra was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. She earned a Bachelors of Arts with honors from Wesleyan College in Macon,…

Comedians, actors, and writers, the Lucas Brothers (Keith and Kenny Lucas) continue their rise as two of the freshest.

Diamond Stylz is one of the premier voices of the millennial black trans community.

Ifeoma Ozoma is the Founder and Principal of Earthseed, a consulting firm advising individuals, organizations.

From the youth to the corporate world, Thurl Bailey inspires others to win whatever the odds or disappointments.

One of today’s most internationally recognized voices for quality education and women’s empowerment.

Dr. Erkeda has the prescription to impact many of life's questions.  

Octavia Goredema is an award-winning author, career coach and speaker.

Fortt is the creator of Fortt Knox, a digital show he launched in 2016 that features in-depth 1:1 interviews with founders, CEOs.

Linda Darling-Hammond is the Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education Emeritus at Stanford University and founding president of the Learning Policy Institute.

Actor, producer, host, and entrepreneur Tamera Mowry-Housley is quickly becoming a Hollywood powerhouse.

Anthony Frasier is a digital strategist, tech entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. A Newark, NJ native, Anthony has a long history of mentoring.

T.J. Holmes is an award-winning journalist and nationally recognized television personality.

Melissa Creary, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management.

Robertson has been an all-time all-star at every level from high school to the National Basketball Association.

Andre Koen is an energetic presenter, a powerful communicator, and a dynamic teacher.

Tori Cooper is a health and equity advocate, community organizer, educator, published author.

Staceyann Chin is a spoken word poet, actor, and performing artist. She is the author of the new poetry collection.

Spirit Tawfiq is an Antiracism Educator & founder of Roots of the Spirit, an organization created to uproot racism through Storytelling.

Highly motivated and philanthropic, Damarqio (DK) Williams is a leading influencer, entrepreneur,

Golden Globe nominee Nikki Blonsky captured the hearts of audiences around the world

Redia Anderson is an executive coach, diversity and inclusion strategist, author, and speaker.

Steve’s life has been tainted by adversity, faced with challenge after he became blind when..

Janet Stovall, Senior Client Strategist at The NeuroLeadership Institute, helps companies replace subjectivity with science to make diversity.

Confidence is the one thing that will change everything. Heather Monahan’s life and career are proof positive. After 20 years shattering glass ceilings.

Jay Guilford once worked with a bunch of clowns. Literally.

Amy is an expert Real Estate Investor & Educator, HGTV Personality, Best-Selling Author...

Emeritus Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD, André Laurent's work concentrates on the international..

Pioneering television showrunner, producer, writer, director, and founder of Little Chicken Productions, Ilene Chaiken is best known for creating the hit Showtime series The L Word, which made history as television’s first ensemble…

Colombian born Valerie (Salsa) and Chicago born Gary (Ketchup) share a wonderful...  

Pioneering CEO and Captain of America True and one of the world's Top sailors, Dawn Riley has extensive and harrowing international experience including leading two Whitbread Round The World Race…

2015 Queensland Young Australian of the Year, Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a mechanical engineer, social advocate, writer and 'petrol head'. Debut author at 24 with the coming-of-age-memoir, Yassmin's Story, the 2015…

Warren Macdonald's life's boundaries were redefined in April 1997 with his accident on North Queensland's (Australia) Hinchinbrook Island. Climbing to the Islands tallest peak, he became trapped beneath a one-ton…

- Only disabled person in the world to have reached both North and South Poles - Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group said "Michael is an inspiration" -…

Michelle is an award-winning author and the Founder of Hello Fears, a social movement empowering millions to step outside of their comfort zone and tap into their full potential. She…

Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) defies stereotypes. Yes, she was a jet fighter pilot, but if you think you know her based on that, you'd be wrong. A leader, a…

Yoruba Richen is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has been featured on PBS, New York Times Op Doc, Frontline Digital, New York Magazine’s website -The Cut, The Atlantic, and…

By birth, actress Alex Rice is a Kanien'kehaka (Mohawk) and continues to be an active and proud member of the Mohawk Nation from Kahnawake throughout her career.

Regina Hall is a film and television actress. She has appeared in numerous television series, most prominently in a regular role on the comedy series Ally McBeal and Black Monday.

Diane Guerrero is an actor known for her roles on the hit shows Orange is the New Black, Jane the Virgin, HBO’s Doom Patrol and Sony Pictures' Blast Beat.

Amma Asante is an award-winning British screenwriter and director known for her films A Way of Life and Belle.

Euzhan Palcy is a film director, writer and producer from Martinique, French West Indies. She is notable for being the first black woman director produced by a major Hollywood studio.