Media Professionals

Nehemiah D. Frank is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Black Wall Street Times and a descendant of two families that survived the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Included on NPR’s list of “Best Commencement Speeches” Tiffany Shlain is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder.

Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s progressive approach to governing has won him accolades from grassroots.

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

Sam Chege is an Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State University.

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

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

Eugene Scott is a national political reporter on The Post's breaking news team.

She is a writer and lives in Los Angeles, CA. She has published several bestselling e-books, and she is a member of the international Horror Writers Association.

Jillian “JJ” Simmons is a veteran radio/tv host and author from Cincinnati, Ohio. She has captivated listeners from major cities across the country.

Lucie Fink is a video producer, lifestyle host, stop motion artist and social media personality.

Mia Kirshner is best known for her pivotal series.

Reginald Mengi is the owner and executive chairman of IPP Limited, a manufacturing.

Andy Katz is a senior college basketball writer for ESPN.com.  In addition to covering college basketball on a daily basis.

Brenda Romero is a BAFTA award-winning game director, entrepreneur, artist and Fulbright award recipient and is presently game director.

Alencia Johnson leads at the intersection of social justice and culture change.

Joe Hanson, Ph.D., is a science writer, biologist, video producer, and educator.

Marla Blow is the Senior Vice President of Mastercard's philanthropic hub, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. The Center’s priorities are to promote financial security;

William Rhoden is an American sports journalist and author, who formerly worked as a columnist for the New York

Lucy Hale is an actress and singer best known for her portrayal of Aria Montgomery on ABC Family's .

I like to find patterns in the chaos. I look for microcosms, long-term trends, ripples and waves.

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

Adam Serwer is the deputy editor of the Politics & Policy team at the Atlantic.

Founded in July of 2014 by 24-year-old Silicon Valley veteran Morgan DeBaun., and 25-year-old Co-Founder Aaron Samuels,

Browne is a writer-at-large at New York Magazine. Browne made a name for himself at the highly popular.

Sean Casey has a taste for the extreme.

David Dent is author of "In Search of Black America: Discovering the African American Dream".

Miles O’Brien is a veteran independent journalist who focuses on science, technology and aerospace.

Chude is Founder and Managing Partner of Red Media Group, a media content and communications company.

Born and raised St. Louis, Mo. on a healthy diet of news programming, pop culture.

DeShuna Elisa Spencer is the Founder & CEO of kweliTV, which celebrates global black culture through curated.

Aimee Allison is the Founder and president of She the People, the national network..

With two decades of experience in event marketing, design, and production.

Tariq Nasheed is an American film producer, pickup artist, and conspiracy theorist.

Alzo Slade is a correspondent for "VICE News Tonight," the Emmy Award-winning nightly newscast from VICE Media and HBO. Since joining VICE News in 2018.

Throughout his career, Sharpton challenged the American political establishment to include all people in the dialogue.

Join host David Dye for an eclectic mix of new and familiar music along with in studio performances.

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

Since 2007, Stephen Satterfield has spent his career redefining food and beverage as means of organizing.

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

Shabnam Mogharabi is an entertainment entrepreneur, author, and journalist with more than 15 years.

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

Fortune Magazine recently named Peter Diamandis as one of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders. Diamandis is the Founder & Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in…