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Former DC Chief of Police, Philadelphia Police Commissioner, and Co-Chair of President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing

Retired Commissioner Ramsey is a revered voice in law enforcement and police-community relations across the country.

Cynt Marshall | PDA Speakers

CEO of the Dallas Mavericks

Cynt Marshall has been a dynamic force for inclusion and diversity within the Mavericks organization and over a 36-year career at AT&T. Widely recognized for her visionary leadership and ability…

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CEO, Founder & Host of The Young Turks and Co-Founder, Justice Democrats

Cenk Uygur is the host and founder of The Young Turks, the largest online news show in the world, serves as CEO of TYT, and also co-founded the Justice Democrats. With…

Christine Chavez | PDA Speakers

Cesar Chavez Granddaughter

Christine Chavez has a made a lifetime commitment to civil rights, the labor movement, and community organizing.

NFL Quarterback & Activist

Colin Kaepernick is a football quarterback who is currently a free agent. Kaepernick played college football for the University of Nevada in Reno, where he was named the Western Athletic…

Professor of English and Asian/Asian American Studies and Associate Dean for Humanities and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, University of Connecticut

Cathy J. Schlund-Vials is professor of English and Asian/Asian American studies at the University of Connecticut; she is also the director of the Asian and Asian American Studies Institute at…

Political Activist and Organizer

Charlene A. Carruthers is a Black, queer feminist community organizer and writer with over 10 years of experience in racial justice, feminist and youth leadership development movement work. She currently…

Best-Selling Author, Hospitality Entrepreneur Airbnb, Disruptive Business Rebel, and Social Change Agent

Best-selling author, hospitality entrepreneur, disruptive business rebel, and social change agent, Chip Conley is a leader at the forefront of the sharing economy. At age 26, the founder of Joie…

Activist for Civil Rights & Social Justice. Former President of the NAACP

Cornell W. Brooks, president and chief executive officer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). In May 2014 Brooks became the 18th president of the NAACP,…

Anti-Crime Activist, Founder and CEO of the Guardian Angels and Radio Talk Show Host

Curtis Sliwa, known by millions as the founder and leader of The Guardian Angels, has greatly impacted the American way of life. Curtis refused to accept criminal activity and founded…

Educator, Author & Activist

Dr. Carlos Muñoz, Jr. is scholar-activist who has been a central figure in the struggles for civil and human rights, social and economic justice, and peace in the United States…

Legal & Investigative Anchor and Correspondent, NBC News

After two decades with ABC News, Cynthia McFadden recently joined NBC News as a senior legal and investigative correspondent contributing to all NBC platforms. Her distinguished work has won many…

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.…

Artist, Author, Producer and Founder of the Legendary Rap Group Public Enemy

As leader and co-founder of legendary rap group Public Enemy (PE), celebrity speaker Chuck D redefined rap music and hip hop culture with the release of PE's explosive debut album,…