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Former Miss Indian World and National Trainer and Facilitator in Youth Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Family Constellations and Community Healing and wellness planning
LoVina Louie is of the Schitsu’umsh (Coeur d’ Alene) Tribe, nselxcin (Okanogan/Colville), and Nimiipuu (Nez Perce).
International Speaker & Author | Rachel's Challenge. Father of Rachel Joy Scott, a victim at Columbine High
Darrell Scott is an international speaker and author of 8 published books. Darrell lost his daughter, Rachel, in the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999. He is the co-founder of…
Native American Singer-Songwriter and Actor
Named one of the Top 5 Indian-Americans to watch in Hollywood, Anand Bhatt [pronounced ONN-INN BOTT] was born in Chicago. He is the younger child of two children from a…
Award-Winning Author of The Journey That Saved Curious George
Louise Borden is the award-winning children's book author of more than 30 books. Before becoming an author, she worked as a teacher and was the co-owner of a bookstore in…
Baseball Legend, Two-Time Cancer Survivor, Autism Spokesperson, Community Outreach Advocate, and New York Times Best-Selling Author
Darryl Strawberry is described as a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of his game, the power he possessed at the plate and the story of…
Conservative and Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Show Host, Columnist, Author and Public Speaker
Dennis Prager, one of America's most respected radio talk show hosts, has been broadcasting in Los Angeles since 1982. Dennis Prager's popular show became nationally syndicated in 1999 and airs…
Miss America 2015 & Advocate to End Domestic Violence
Kira Kazantsev is a tireless advocate on women’s issues, keynote speaker, host, and blogger. She served as Miss America 2015. Kira has contributed writing pieces to the Huffington Post, USA…
Domestic Violence Survivor, Activist & Author
Mildred D. Muhammad is an Awarded Global Recognized Keynote Speaker, Speaker for the US Dept of State, Certified Consultant w/Office on Victims of Crime, CNN Contributor, Domestic Abuse Survivor, Advocate,…
WWE Superstar
Thaddeus Bullard, a former football player for the University of Florida and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Known as Titus O’Neil from WWE knows a thing or two about hard-hitting physical dominance.…
Star of Bravo's "Flipping Out", Actress, Comedian
Jenni Pulos, an Emmy nominated producer, is best known for her role on Bravo's hit show Flipping Out, where she serves as an Executive Assistant to Jeff Lewis and for…
Founded Target H.O.P.E.
Euclid Williamson, founder of Target H.O.P.E., a nationally acclaimed academic achievement and high school retention model for Chicago area schools. Mr. Williamson’s Target H.O.P.E. is a nonprofit college preparatory academy…
World-Famous Animal Scientist, Autism Self-Advocate, Author of "Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism"
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. Her life, with all its challenges and successes, was brought to the screen…
Public Relations Expert & Activist
Terrie M. Williams, one of Ebony magazine’s “Power 150” for Activism and Woman’s Day magazine “50 Women On A Mission To Change The World,” is an advocate for change and…
Award-Winning Country Recording Artist Whose Songs and Story Highlight his Mission to Raise Awareness for Children in Foster Care; NY Times Best-Selling Author
Jimmy Wayne is a former foster kid turned country music singer/songwriter whose songs and story highlight his mission to bring awareness to kids who age out of the foster system…
NFL Hall of Famer
Kellen Winslow was the 13th player taken in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He enjoyed a nine-year career with the Chargers; earning All-Pro honors five times and…
Renowned Motivational Speaker and Activist
Dr. Dennis Rahiim Watson is a motivational speaker who has received hundreds of commendations, including ones from notable names such as President Barack Obama, President George Bush and Secretary Hillary…
Social Activist, Author and Businesswoman
Faye Wattleton is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal and Heads the board governace advisory practice, in New York. Ms. Wattleton’s distinguished career spans more than three decades, during…
Television Personality, Criminal Investigator, Human and Victim Rights Advocate, and the host, as well as creator, of America's Most Wanted
John Walsh's life unraveled in 1981 when his 6-year-old son, Adam, was abducted from a mall near their home in Hollywood, Florida. Two weeks after Adam's disappearance, his severed head…
Award-Winning Actor, Author and Education Advocate
A charismatic and versatile actor, Blair Underwood has found success acting in television, on stage, and on the big screen. His success has been driven by the underlying belief that,…
Actress & Women's Rights Activist
One of today’s hottest stars, Gabrielle Union, continues to shine. Gabrielle is currently the star of BET’s Being Mary Jane, which will air its second season in 2015. She plays…
Miss America 1990 & Youth Advocate
Since 2001, Debbye Turner Bell has been enjoying her role in broadcast journalism as a staff correspondent for CBS News. She covers a variety of subjects, and is from time…
Television Sports Journalist & Advocate, Anchor of ESPN's SportsCenter Face to Face
Hannah Storm is an award-winning journalist, producer and director, a pioneer in the field of sports broadcasting for women, an advocate for children’s issues, and a published author. She joined…
Abuse Survivor & Author
Growing up as an only child in Richmond, Virginia, Kemba Smith Pradia graduated high school and continued her education at prestigious Hampton University. What happened to Kemba in her new…
Renowned Puerto Rican Author, Writer, Actress and Filmmaker
Esmeralda Santiago was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She came to the United States at thirteen, the eldest in a family that would eventually include eleven children. Ms. Santiago…
Actress, Dean of Fine Arts at Howard University, Advocate for Children, Women's Issues & Fine Arts
An accomplished actor and stage director, Phylicia Rashad became a household name when she portrayed Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, a character whose enduring appeal has earned her numerous…
Financial Coach, Author, National Speaker, Senior Director of Investments for a National Firm, Founder of Money Matters for Youth
Detroiter Gail Perry-Mason has come a long way, from foster care to caring for others. Gail is a respected authority in the financial industry. Add to that bestselling author and…
Founder and Director of Interfaith Youth Core; Advisor for the White House on Faith-Based Initiatives
Eboo Patel is the founder and executive director of Interfaith Youth Core, a Chicago-based group building the global interfaith youth movement. For his influential work, President Obama recently named him…
Celebrated Author, Actress and Advocate for Health and Families
From Holly Robinson Peete first appearance on the award-winning children's show Sesame Street at the age of four to her most recent gig on the hit comedy series Mike &…
Daughter of Sarah Palin, Author and Contestant on "Dancing with the Stars"
The daughter of former governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, Bristol Palin appeared as herself on The Secret Life of the American Teenager in 2010,…
Renowned Doctor, Host of "The Dr. Oz Show," Professor of Surgery & Author
Dr. Mehmet Oz, two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning host of the three-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning The Dr. Oz Show, is Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He directs the…
Record-Breaking Endurance Athlete & Sports Journalist & Broadcaster. First Person to Successfully Swim from Cuba to Florida Without the Protection of a Shark Cage
At the age of 64, in her fifth and final attempt, Diana Nyad successfully fulfilled her lifelong dream of completing the 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida on September 2,…
"Maria" on Sesame Street & Author
Sonia Manzano is a first-generation American of Latino descent who has affected the lives of millions of parents and children since the early 1970s, when she was offered an opportunity…
Radio Show Host and Motivational Life/Executive Coach, LOHAS Leader!
Coach Marjorie Lynn Johnson is a certified Master Life/Executive Coach trained by the founders of the coaching industry, The Coaches Training Institute. The Coach Lynn Show has broadcast over 100 national…
Award-Winning Author, Teacher, and Publisher. Impacting with Inspiration Empowering through Education
Dr. Roger Leslie is a scholar in the fields of education and success, as well as motion pictures. A prolific writer of books that include inspirational self-help, teaching and librarianship,…
Psychologist, columnist and authority on parent/child communications. Mr. Lawrence Kutner is co-founder and co-director of the Center for Mental Health and Media at Massachusetts General Hospital and teaches psychiatry at…
Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, Social Entrepreneur and New York Times Best-Selling Author. Co-Founder of the WE Movement, which includes WE Charity, ME to WE Social Enterprise and WE Day
Craig Kielburger is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of a family of organizations dedicated to the power of WE, a movement of people coming together to change the world.…
President of Basketball Operations for the L.A. Lakers; Two-Time Basketball Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Motivational Speaker
Earvin “Magic” Johnson has become the most powerful African-American businessman in the world.
Politician and Former Member of the United States House of Representatives
Elizabeth Holtzman, a former New York congresswoman who played an active role in the Richard Nixon impeachment hearings. Holtzman was just 32 years old when she was elected to Congress,…
Professional Psychologist. Her areas of specialty include interpersonal and family relationships, mood disorders, anxiety issues, and eating disorders
Dr. Cris Haltom has been a professional psychologist delivering psychotherapy services for over 25 years. She individualizes her approach to each person and family, drawing from many skills learned over…
Quay Hanna has been speaking to students, teachers, and businesses about the dangers of racism and bullying for over 17 years
Quay Hanna has been speaking to students, teachers, and businesses about the dangers of racism and bullying for over 17 years.
Founder and President, Roots of Empathy
Mary Gordon is an award-winning social entrepreneur, educator, best-selling author, child advocate and parenting expert. In 1996, Gordon founded Roots of Empathy, a pioneering, evidence-based classroom program that helps to…
Physician, Nutrition Expert, Athlete, & Bestselling Author of "Eat to Live"
Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a family physician, New York Times best-selling author and nutritional researcher who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods. Dr. Fuhrman is…
Divorce Court Judge, Relationship Expert, Licensed Mediator & Family Law Attorney
Judge Mablean Ephriam is one of the most recognized jurists in America. She attributes her success to God, her family and close friends. Her faith, religion and trust in God…
Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello, "Chips"
Erik Estrada has captured the hearts of millions of fans world-wide as a result of his six year run starring as highway patrol officer Frank Poncherello in the highly successful…
Activist For The Rights of Children. She Has Been an Advocate For Disadvantaged Americans for Her Entire Professional Life
Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. Under her leadership, CDF has become…
40 Years Of Experience Working In Education & 2014 former President Barack Obama appointed Dr. Comer to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Dr. James P. Comer is the Maurice Falk Professor of Child Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine's Child Study Center, and has been a Yale medical faculty member…