Diversity

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.

Beverly Jackson is a groundbreaking pioneer in the area of social media, content strategy and brand campaigns.

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.

Janelle Monáe is one of the most celebrated artists of our time. An 8-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, performer.

Dionne Brand was born in Guayaguayare, Trinidad and Tobago.

Darline Jean has been Chief Operating Officer at PulsePoint, Inc. since May 2014.

Jennifer Beals is an American actress and a former teen model. She played the role of Alexandra "Alex" Owens in the 1983 film

Dr. Mandë Holford is as an Associate Professor in Chemistry at Hunter College.  

Charles Moose is an American author and former police officer.

Samira Denise Wiley is an American actress.. She is best known for her starring.

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.

Bow Wow, is a rapper, actor, television presenter, and broadcaster. As Lil' Bow Wow.

In television, LisaRaye appeared in “The Parent ‘Hood,” “In the House”.

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

James Bell is the Founding President of the W. Haywood Burns Institute.

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

Oprah described Tonya Pinkins as one of the “Ten Women in America Who Will Take Your Breath Away in 2004.

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.

Kara Jackson was named the Youth Poet Laureate of The United States in 2019.

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

Darren Sands is a political reporter for Buzzfeed News. In particular, he covers the 2020 race and the future of the Democratic Party.

Ms. Campbell assumed leadership of the Harlem School of the Arts on January 18, 2011.

Ime Archibong is the head of new product experimentation at Facebook.

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.

Travis Nembhard is an Administrative Law Judge, Lawyer, and advocate. He oversees hearings.

From high school dropout to American Idol winner to Grammy award-winning artist, Fantasia Barrino is proof that sometimes.

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.

Orlena Nwokah Blanchard is an entrepreneur and innovative leader.....  

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.

Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, a theoretical physicist and famous inventor.

Butterscotch, the vocal percussionist virtuosa, uses her powerful voice to defy gender and music social constructs.

Kara Walker is best known for her room-size tableaux of black cut-paper....

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