Diversity

Purdy starred as Cherita Chen in the 2001 film Donnie Darko.

Pearl Duncan is the first person in the world to use DNA to trace her ancestors' journey from one continent to two others.

Hettienne Park is an American actress and writer, best known for her role as Beverly Katz.

David Moinina Sengeh, born and raised in Sierra Leone, is currently a Ph.D.

He starred as "Venus Flytrap," on the popular CBS television series WKRP in Cincinnati from 1978 - 1982.

Tia Carrere is of Chinese, Spanish and Filipino descent.

Brian White knew early on that hard work, education, and a sense of purpose would pave his path to success.

Nate Parker is an American actor and musical performer who has appeared in "Red Tails.

Larry Gilliard, Jr. is an American character actor who has appeared in films.

Gavin Houston began his acting career in New York as a child, appearing on "The Cosby Show.

In 2005, Patina Miller was one of three finalists for the role of Effie White in "Dreamgirls,".

Fiona Xie is a Singaporean actress, variety show host.

Tymberlee Hill stars as Kay in the NBC comedy "Marry Me."

Veteran television, stage and film actor Michael Potts stars as Detective Maynard Gilbough in the HBO drama.

Elvis Nolasco – Born and raised in New York City, was drawn to entertainment from a young age.

Buffy Sainte-Marie earned her degree in Oriental Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts, later received a teaching degree.

Established actor Femi Oguns founded Identity School of Acting in October 2003.

LisaGay Hamilton is an American director, and film, television.

Nasim Pedrad is an Iranian-American actress and comedian best known for her five seasons.

Marcus Reeves has written about pop music, Black youth culture and politics for over 20 years.

Kwame Anku is chairman and CEO of Black Star Fund, an early-stage innovation fund investing in the United States.

Tanisha Thomas was first introduced to American TV viewers as a brash Brooklynite on Oxygen’s The Bad Girls Club.

Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Barry Brewer has performed on Jamie Foxx’s "Laffapalooza.

Dana Sims began her career at the prestigious William Morris Agency.

Detroit native HaHa Davis, is an actor and digital creator also known as Mr. Big Fella.

Hile Lorrie Bartlett might not be a familiar name to those outside the acting realm, she has emerged.

On February 13th, 1968, a girl of Chinese, English, and Hawaiian ancestry was born in Honolulu,

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a member of the Career Foreign Service,

Lisa W. Wardell is President and Chief Executive Officer of Adtalem Global Education.

Jennifer Edwards is the Senior Director of Digital Engagement.

As a Gracie Award and La Femme Film Festival Rising Star Award recipient, 2012 Teen Choice,

Liz Garbus is one of America’s most celebrated young voices in documentary filmmaking.

Launched in 2016, Nicaila Matthews Okome's podcast Side Hustle Pro has been named.

Denis Mukwege Mukengere is the founder and medical director of Panzi Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Oscar Isaac is an Guatemalan-American actor and singer.  

John David Washington is an American actor and former American football running back. He played college football at Morehouse and signed with the St.

Lifestylist and branding coach Harriette Cole has devoted her career to supporting people as they build their dreams.

In the years since Aloe Blacc’s last album, "Lift Your Spirit," the global superstar spent time working on an even dearer project.

Tai Beauchamp engages women around the world with her genuine approach to celebrating inner and outer beauty.

Nixon was the 22nd overall pick in the 1977 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.

he was raised in Tuskegee, the home of Tuskegee University, “the Pride of the Swift Growing South.”

Melissa Jefferson, better known by her stage name Lizzo, is an alternative hip-hop artist who originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Actress, comedian, and writer Gina Brillon was born and raised in Bronx, New York. She’s been a standup comic since she was 17 years old. Her first one-hour special, "Pacifically…

Mykel Antoinea Gray, known by her stage name, Miss Mykie is an American actress.

Michael Pena is a Hispanic-American actor.Though Peña has been a regular in independent productions since 1994.

the horror comedy film Spree, and Lionsgate’s romantic comedy The Weekend.

Founder of Serendipity Interactive & Head of Business Development for CanWe Studios.

Aubrey Plaza is an actress, comedian, and producer best known for Parks and Recreation.

Maurice Cherry serves as marketing, design & communications lead at Glitch.

Twin sisters Tegan and Sara began making music as a teenagers, pairing their close harmonies with insightful