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Pop-Culture and Social Media Specialist & CEO of Always Civil Enterprise
A self-made successful woman hailing from Elizabeth New Jersey, Karen Civil leveraged her skills to create opportunities and forge key relationships that helped those around her and also helped her…
British Journalist and Entrepreneur
Milo Yiannopoulos is a British journalist and entrepreneur. Yiannopoulos founded The Kernel, an online tabloid magazine about technology, which he sold to Daily Dot Media in 2014. He rose to…
Founder, Nomadness Travel Tribe
With a background in television/video production & fine art, Evita Robinson has always been a creator in visual media. Yet, it was a trip to Paris, six weeks after graduating…
Celebrity Photographer and Founder of Nubuzzphoto
Although Johnny Nunez is sometimes referred to as a paparazzo, most celebrities are happy to see him and consider him a friend. Johnny is a contributing photographer for WireImage, which…
Grammy Award-Winning Producer, DJ, College Lecturer, and Social Activist
9th Wonder is a Grammy Award Winning Producer, DJ, College Lecturer, and Social Activist.
Former Hollywood Actress; Pop Culture Expert
For over two decades, former actress and pop culture expert, Tina Griffin has built a reputation as being a leading media expert. She’s traveled globally for the past 12 years…
Actor & Graphic Novelist
Since Parry Shen's breakout performance in Paramount Pictures/MTV Films' Better Luck Tomorrow – the first studio film to feature an all Asian American cast – he has continued to showcase…
Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter Activist
DeRay Mckesson is an organizer, activist, and educator focused primarily on issues of innovation, equity and justice. Born and raised in Baltimore, he graduated from Bowdoin College and has advocated…
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Founder/CEO, Keynote Speaker, Angel Investor, Podcast Host and Innovation Advocate
Amy Jo is the author of New York Times best-seller Renegades Write the Rules, and host of the Why Not Now? podcast. She founded Digital Royalty in 2009 to help…
Composer, Lyricist & Star of Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda is an award-winning composer, lyricist, and performer, as well as a 2015 MacArthur Foundation Award recipient. His most recent musical, Hamilton - with book, music and lyrics by…
Award-Winning Author & Novelist
Novelist, essayist and cultural critic Zadie Smith was born in North London in 1975 to an English father and a Jamaican mother. She studied English at Kings College, Cambridge, where…
Former NFL Player, Equality Advocate & Educator
Former NFL player Wade Davis is a thought leader, writer, public speaker, and educator on gender, race, and orientation equality. Davis played for the Tennessee Titans, the Washington Redskins, and…
Best known as the Native American Indian attired vocalist in the world famous group VILLAGE PEOPLE
Felipe Rose came to prominence in the 1970's out of the urban gay clubs and discotheques In New York City, best known as the Native (American) attired vocalist and founding…
Award-Winning Artist, Activist and Philanthropist
David Banner, born Lavell Crump in Jackson, Mississippi, is a Grammy Award winning music producer, recording artist, philanthropist, civic activist and actor who recently appeared in Lee Daniel’s The Butler…
From the Emmy-Winning Show “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery Channel)
Nick Tokman, also known as “Sunshine” from the Emmy-winning show “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery Channel), is someone known for going after what he wants in life. For the past four years,…
College Spoken Word Artist & Author
Elizabeth Acevedo was born as the youngest child of Dominican immigrants.
World-Renowned Performance Painter and finalist on 'America's Got Talent'
Artists transform an empty canvas into a work of art through their skill, experience, inspiration and senses. David Garibaldi’s life, itself, reveals such a transformation. The culture and color of…
ESPN SportsCenter Anchor, Sports Journalist & Host
Cari Champion was named SportsCenter anchor in July 2015. Previously she served host of ESPN2’s First Take, where she shared the debate table with featured commentators Skip Bayless and Stephen…
Prominent Voice of Civil Rights, Social Justice, and Feminism
Tamika D. Mallory, an esteemed social justice leader, advocate and activist. A New York City native, this fiery, outspoken advocate for human rights and liberty has remained a consistent fixture…
Music Manager; Founder, Chairman and CEO of Atom Factory, He has Established the Careers of Numerous Recording Artists, Most Notably Multi-Platinum Grammy Award-Winning Artist Lady Gaga
The award-winning careers of Lady Gaga and John Legend, among others, are accredited to music industry professional Troy Carter. In 2010, the brand marketing strategist and entrepreneur founded the Atom…
Former FBI agent who worked undercover for six years infiltrating the Bonanno crime family. His book was the basis for the critically acclaimed 1997 film Donnie Brasco, starring Johnny Depp as Pistone
Posing as jewel thief Donnie Brasco, FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone carried out the most audacious sting operation ever, working under-cover for six years to infiltrate the flamboyant and deadly…
Celebrity Rehab on VH1, Recording Artist, Fashion Model and Television Personality
Lisa D'Amato Recording artist, fashion model and television personality. She got her start in the public arena as a participant on the 5th cycle of the then UPN reality TV…
Retired Professional Soccer Forward; Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Founding Member of the Women's United Soccer Association
After 17 years, two World Championships, two Olympic Gold Medals, and near unparalleled success as a marketing icon, Mia Hamm retired from professional soccer in 2004 as not only the…
Business Woman, Philanthropist, & Author of "Secrets of a Jewish Mother"
Jill Zarin is one of the most popular and requested reality television stars in the entertainment business. Combining Twitter, Facebook, her newsletter, and other social media subscribers Jill has upward…
Award-Winning Spoken Word Artist, Actor, Singer and Musician
Saul Williams, rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, poet, writer, and actor. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, and for his lead roles in the 1998 film…
Philosopher, Social Activist and Professor
Dr. Cornel West, philosopher, social activist and professor, has long held a place in the African American culture for his thought-provoking theories on politics, race relations and religion. West is…
Former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan, New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Expert on Leadership and Success
Kate White is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels of suspense: eight Bailey Weggins mysteries, including the just released Such a Perfect Wife, and five standalone…
Photographer. Has Photographed Everything from the 70s Music and Nightlife Scenes to 9/11
Born in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1945, Allan Tannenbaum has been photographing since the 1960s. He received a B.A. in Art from Rutgers University in 1967, where he photographed for…
Writer, Author, Publisher and two time Grammy award winning co-writer of the hit songs “Tennessee” and “Revolution” with the music group Arrested Development
Aerle Taree, two time Grammy award winning co-writer of the hit songs “Tennessee” and “Revolution” with the music group Arrested Development, has expanded her writing talent in the newly published…
Editor-at-Large, Essence Magazine
Mikki Taylor is the quintessential authority on all matters regarding beauty and style. From A-list celebrities and world-renowned cover models to women in the know, Taylor influences all types of…
Actress and Singer; Known for "The Cosby Show" and Disney's "That's So Raven"; Former Co-Host of "The View"
Raven-Symone, actress, comedian, model, singer, songwriter, dancer, television producer and talk show host. She first appeared on television in 1989 on The Cosby Show as Olivia Kendall. She released her…
Actor, Musician, Writer & Activist
In describing Henry Rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence. “Rollins is many things,” says the Washington Post, “diatribist, confessor,…
Generational Expert, GenZ Guru, and Best-Selling Author
As an early Gen X voice in a business world dominated by Baby Boomers, David Stillman became one of the youngest, most outspoken, and popular keynoters to hit the national…
Actor, Comedian, Musician and Television Personality. He is known for his contributions to VH1, Hosting E!'s Talk Soup
Currently starring in the Disney XD show, LAB RATS, actor/comedian Hal Sparks began his professional career as a teenager in Chicago. As a member of the famed Second City Troupe,…
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…
Legendary US Goalkeeper, World Cup Champion and Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
With an integral role on the team that set the standard for women’s professional soccer and a record 173 international appearances, Briana Scurry is widely recognized as one of the…
The Real World: New Orleans
Danny Roberts is one of the most recognizable faces in America. Best known for his role in the hit MTV series, Real World - New Orleans, Danny was catapulted from…
Film Director, Screenwriter and Video Game Executive
Most will remember Matty Rich from his directorial and acting debut in the 1991 indie film, Straight Out of Brooklyn, which earned the young filmmaker critical acclaim and accolades for…
Writer, Humanitarian, President of BK Nation
Kevin Powell is one of the most acclaimed political, cultural, literary and hip-hop voices in America today. Kevin is a native of Jersey City, raised by a single mother in…
Winner of NBC's "Apprentice" Season 4 and President & CEO, BCT Partners
Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business and technology. He is the founder, chairman…
Trusted Health and Wellness Advocate and Host of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew
Dr. Drew Pinsky is a practicing physician, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, and Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. Pinsky starred in the hit reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew…
Veteran Media Personality & TV Host
SuChin Pak is most proud of her work as the host and co-producer of the documentary series, “My Life Translated.” A personal, narrative doc series for MTV, the show follows…
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,…
Actor, Singer and Musician, is best known for creating the role of Roger in the legendary musical Rent
Adam Pascal is best known for creating the role of Roger in the legendary musical Rent (reprising his Tony nominated role in the film). He has also originated the role…
Pioneer of Hip Hop Culture, Members of Run–D.M.C. & Comics Publisher
Darryl McDaniels is a legendary music icon and the co-founder of Run-DMC, the legendary rap group that has sold over 30 million records, had several Top 10 hits and was…
Stand-Up Comedian with a message of responsible alcohol consumption
Bernie McGrenahan is a stand-up comedian who loves our military. Having appeared on many late night television comedy specials and opened Las Vegas concerts for today’s biggest stars, the news-…
Comedian, Actor & Host of E! Network's "The Soup" and Star of NBC's hit comedy series "Community"
Joel McHale is one of the most sought after comedians and actors in the industry. McHale recently wrapped his twelfth and final season of E!’s The Soup in which he…
Award Winning Actress, Poet, and Playwright
Helena D. Lewis is an award winning actress, poet, and playwright. Her one-person show, “Call Me Crazy: Diary of A Mad Social Worker,” chronicles her work in the social service…