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Attorney, TV Host, and Former National Football League cheerleader who currently appears as a contributor on Fox News Channel
Emily Compagno is the Co-Host of Outnumbered on the Fox News Channel.
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…
Venture Capitalist, Founder of Seven Seven Six & Co-Founder, Former Executive Chairman of Reddit, and Best-Selling Author
Tech founder and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian embraces disruption, beginning with his Waffle House epiphany that becoming an attorney was not his destiny to co-founding Reddit [reddit.com] in his UVA…
Co-Founder of Malala Fund & Author of Let Her Fly
Ziauddin Yousafzai understands this kind of sacrifice well. He knows what it is like to take a stance against injustice and work to enact change on a global scale. For…
Data Journalist, Writer and Illustrator
Data journalist Mona Chalabi is on a mission to, as she puts it, "take the numb out of numbers."
Immigration and Education Advocate; Co-Founder/Chairman Ascend Educational Fund
Julissa Arce is an immigration advocate and author of My (Underground) American Dream, her incredible true story as an undocumented immigrant who became a Wall Street executive.
Former Governor of the State of New York
At the lecture podium, Gov. Pataki is one of the nation's most articulate and knowledgeable speakers on the environment, climate change, energy and the current domestic political atmosphere.
Author, Teacher, Mentor
Rev. Bernard leads one of the largest congregations in the United States, tens of thousands of followers strong, with another 300,000 radio listeners tuning in faithfully each week on Sirius/XM…
Civil Rights Activist and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
Amanda Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Rise, a social movement accelerator. She is a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and star of the Emmy-nominated documentary “Rise Above.”
Tribal Attorney and Advocate
Tara Houska (Couchiching First Nation) is a tribal attorney based in Washington, D.C., the National Campaigns Director of Honor the Earth and a former advisor on Native American affairs to…
Olympic Gold Medalist; Second Native American to Win a Gold Medal and President Obama awarded the Citizen Medal to Billy Mills in 2013
Billy Mills is the only American to have ever won the Olympic gold medal in the 10,000-meter run.
Ferguson Activist, Public Theologian, Writer and Speaker
Rahiel Tesfamariam is a social activist, public theologian, writer and international speaker. She is the founder and publisher of Urban Cusp, a cutting-edge online lifestyle magazine highlighting progressive urban culture,…
Cesar Chavez Granddaughter
Christine Chavez has a made a lifetime commitment to civil rights, the labor movement, and community organizing.
Immigration Rights Activist and Political Director, Our Revolution
Erika Andiola is the Chief Advocacy Officer for RAICES and former Press Secretary for Latino Outreach for Bernie 2016. She started her community organizing experience when she co-founded the Arizona…
Educator, Entrepreneur, and Human Rights Activist/Advocate
Monica Lewis-Patrick is an educator, entrepreneur, and human rights activist/advocate. She has served as Director of Community Outreach & Engagement since 2009. She was unanimously elected by the Board to…
(President & Producer, Fork Films) is a Filmmaker and Philanthropist
Abigail E. Disney (President & Producer, Fork Films) is a filmmaker and philanthropist. Her longtime passion for women’s issues and peacebuilding culminated in her first film, the acclaimed Pray the…
Award-Winning Actor and Environmentalist
Few actors in the world have had a career quite as diverse as Leonardo DiCaprio's. DiCaprio has gone from relatively humble beginnings, as a supporting cast member of the sitcom…
The Grandson of Iconic labor leader and civil rights advocate Cesar Chavez
While Chávez passed away in 1993, his legacy lives on in so many -- but none had the perspective of his grandson, Andrés Chávez.
Assistant Professor, Higher Education Leadership, Colorado State University
Dr. OiYan Poon is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership and Director of the Center for Racial Justice in Education & Research at Colorado State University.
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…
Television Host & Culture Expert on the Emmy-winning Netflix Reboot of Queer Eye
Television Host and Culture Expert on the Emmy-winning Netflix reboot of Queer Eye, Karamo Brown says that the key to his success is tapping into the many facets of his…
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…
Social Activist & Founder of the Me Too Movement
Tarana Burke shares the story behind the genesis of the viral 2017 TIME Person Of The Year-winning ‘me too.’ Movement, and gives strength and healing to those who have experienced…
Civil Rights Activist, Law Professor & Attorney to the Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown Families
Jasmine Rand is not only a, professor, national legal analyst, international legal consultant, lecturer, columnist and civil rights leader, she is also the founding attorney of RAND LAW, L.L.C., a…
Activist and a Minister of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island cultural tradition
Kalani Souza is a gifted storyteller, singer, songwriter, musician, performer, poet, philosopher, priest, political satirist, and peacemaker. A Hawaiian practitioner and cross-cultural facilitator, he has experience in promoting social justice…
Indigenous Entrepreneur, Speaker, Activist
Gabrielle Scrimshaw is a young professional who’s passion is to create social impact. Born and raised in Northern Saskatchewan, Gabrielle is a proud member of the Hatchet Lake First Nation.…
Social Justice Education Scholar, Nationally Renowned Speaker, Spoken Word Artist, and Educational Consultant
Jamila Lyiscott is a social justice education scholar, nationally renowned speaker, spoken word artist, and educational consultant. She was recently appointed as an Assistant Professor of Social Justice Education at…
Native American Writer, Activist and Blogger
Dr. Adrienne Keene (Cherokee Nation) is a Native scholar, writer, blogger, and activist, and is passionate about reframing how the world sees contemporary Native cultures. She is the creator and…
Emmy Award-Winning Writer, Producer & Actress
Lena Waithe is one of Hollywood’s most promising up-and-coming talents, who continues to grow her body of work with diversity, charisma, and comedy. One of Hollywood Reporter’s “TV Breakouts”, Waithe…
Ghanaian Undercover Journalist; Founder, Tiger Eye Media. Zanetor Voted 2016 Most Influential Ghanaians
Anas Aremeyaw Anas is an undercover journalist, attorney and private detective working in Ghana and across the African continent. In disguise, he finds his way into asylums, brothels, prisons, orphanages…
Human Rights Activist and Speaker. Honored by President Trump at the State of the Union
Ji Seong-Ho is a North Korean defector who grew up during the country’s grueling famine in the 1990s. In order to survive, Ji would exchange stolen coal for food on…
Native American Speaker, Author and Attorney
Walter Echo-Hawk worked at the epicenter of this social movement and was instrumental in the passage of landmark laws such as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (1990)…
Activist Promoting Native American Rights, Education and Culture
Sarah Adams-Cornell is an activist promoting Native American rights, education, and culture, as well as LGBTQ rights in the Oklahoma City Metropolitan area. Sarah is an advocate for Native American…
Actress, Model, Entrepreneur and Author. She is best known for her role as Emily Fields in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars
Shay Mitchell is most recognizable for her leading role as Emily Fields on ABC Family’s hit show "Pretty Little Liars."
Social Activist and Front Man for Political Hip-Hop Group The Coup
For decades, Boots Riley, musician, vocalist, writer, and public speaker, has been an integral part of the progressive struggle for radical change through culture. At a young age Boots served…
A Truth Initiative Regarding Structural Violence and Racism
The Truth Telling Project is a program of the community institute on truth, justice and reconciliation, sponsored by the Center for Educational Equity, and in coalition with the Peace and…
We, Ceremony is a response to the lack of representation of women of color and the negative portrayal of women of color in everyday life
We, Ceremony is a response to the lack of representation and the negative portrayal of women of color in everyday life. With our collected stories, we celebrate the unique voices…
Women's Rights, Author and Civil Rights Activist. She was one of the lead complainants of the 2013 Title IX and Clery Act charges lodged against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Annie E. Clark is a co-founder of EROC, and a lead complainant in the Title IX and Clery complaints against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she…
Civil and Women’s Rights Advocate
Anita Hill is University Professor of Social Policy, Law, and Women’s Studies at Brandeis University. She is a vital leader in both the civil rights and women’s rights movements. In…
CNN Political Analyst, Lawyer & Activist
Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature…
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…
Actor, Best Known for ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," and Activist
Jesse Williams, who plays Dr. Jackson Avery in ABC’s hit series “Grey’s Anatomy,” served as senior producer and correspondent for EPIX docuseries “America Divided” and executive-produced the documentary “Stay Woke:…
United States National Security Advisor, 2013 - 2017
Ambassador Susan E. Rice served President Barack Obama as National Security Advisor from July 1, 2013 to Jan. 20, 2017. In that role, she led the National Security Council Staff,…
Emmy award-winning correspondent and producer reporting at the intersection of politics, civil rights, immigration and currently reports for NBC News
Antonia Hylton is an Emmy award-winning correspondent and producer reporting at the intersection of politics, civil rights, and immigration. Antonia currently reports for NBC News, where she primarily works on…