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Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Outspoken Advocate for Mental Health Programs
Emmy Award winning actress, Mariette Hartley has established herself as an enduring star on stage, in five television series, countless television movies, and more than a dozen feature films. One…
Known from her nationally syndicated television show "Judge Hatchett" and Child Advocate
Nobody gets results like Judge Glenda Hatchett. A visionary on the bench, she is renowned for her unique way of determining justice in an innovative, authoritative manner. Well known for…
Author of Oprah's Book Club Pick, "The Book of Ruth"
Novelist Jane Hamilton grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, the youngest of five children, and graduated from Carleton College in 1979. In reflecting on her early inspiration for writing novels,…
Palestinian-American Poet, Author, Performer, and Political Activist who uses the vibrant language of Brooklyn to create a passionately modern voice
In her poems and plays, Suheir Hammad blends the stories and sounds of her Palestinian-American heritage with the vibrant language of Brooklyn to create a passionately modern voice. Suheir Hammad…
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…
Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant has earned a Bachelor of Science degree, two Masters degrees (one in Guidance and Counseling, the other in Behavioral Science), a Doctorate in Theology, and a…
Slam Poet, Actress & Activist
Bridget Gray left her small town to pursue her dreams in Los Angeles. It was there that her acting chops landed her guest starring roles on ABC, CBS and Disney.…
Media Strategist, Voting, Activism and Youth Culture Expert
Democracy works and Jehmu Greene will speak at every college campus, go on every news show, and shout it from the rooftops until all of America knows it. A widely…
Artist, Documentary Photographer and Documentary Filmmaker
Acclaimed documentary photographer/filmmaker, Lauren Greenfield is considered a preeminent chronicler of youth culture, gender and consumerism, as a result of her monographs “Girl Culture,” “Fast Forward,” “THIN” and other photographic…
Former Editor-In-Chief of ESSENCE magazine and Owner of the Award-Winning Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns
Dream job or dream life? That’s the question Monique Greenwood had to answer for herself. And in answering that question, she realized that having it all isn’t where it’s at—it’s…
The Real World: Denver
Jennifer Grijalva of the Real World Denver is the attractive cheerleader party girl on the Real World Denver who will have her share of hookups with both male and female…
Poet, Educator & Best-Selling Author
Nikki Giovanni is a world - renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Over the past 30 years, the outspoken nature of her writing and speaking has br ought the…
Stand-Up Comedian and Actress Known for Roles in Shows Like "The Hughleys," "Moesha" and "The Parkers"
Comedian Adele Givens made her professional stand-up debut at the Regal Theater in Chicago. Since that day comedian Adele Givens has not ceased to amaze her fans and peers alike.…
Bestselling Author, "What the Dog Saw," "Outliers," "Blink," and "The Tipping Point"
Malcolm Gladwell is the author of five New York Times bestsellers — The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and now, his latest, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits…
Award Winning Stand-Up Comedian, Actress, Television Writer, and Producer. She won two Daytime Emmy Awards for her work as a writer and producer on The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Judy Gold has written and starred in 2 critically acclaimed, Off-Broadway hit shows: The Judy Show – My Life As A Sitcom, (Outer Critics Circle Nom) and 25 Questions for…
Award-Winning Actress, Comedian and Co-host of ABC's "The View"
Whoopi Goldberg became one of a very elite group of artists who have won the Grammy (Whoopi Goldberg, 1985), the Academy Award (Ghost, 1991), the Golden Globe (The Color Purple,…
Acclaimed Author, Speaker and Workshop Presenter
Marita Golden writing is "the way I live in and respond to the world." It is also a calling and a mission. A writer who has distinguished herself as a…
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…
Actress, Stand-Up Comedian and Writer
Actress/Comedienne/Activist Janeane Garofalo has been consistently working in film and television since she got her start in 1992. This winter she completed the film "Stay," with Ewan McGregor and Naomi…
Formerly One of the Best Female Tennis Players & Member of the U.S. Olympic Team; Contestant on "The Biggest Loser"
An African American and the youngest of seven children, Zina Garrison started playing tennis at the age of 10 and entered her first tournament at the age of 12. Her…
Former Miss America, Sportscaster, Former First Lady of Kentucky, Actress, Author and Entrepreneur
Phyllis George has become one of America's most accomplished women.
Powerful Speaker and Best-Selling Author. Using stories of famous leaders, Robin has inspired audiences around the world
Robin Gerber is a powerful speaker, best-selling author and historian. She has appeared on History Channel and Biography Channel programming, as well as The PBS Newshour, and CBS and FOX…
Reality TV Star on MTV's "The Jersey Shore"
A Hazlet, NJ native, Samantha “Sammi Sweetheart” Giancola embodies all things Jersey: fun, passion and enthusiasm. Those close to her describe Sammi as sweet with an edge. She plays the…
Professor and Author
Jewelle Taylor Gibbs is professor emerita at the School of Social Welfare as well as a clinical psychologist and noted writer. She is the author of Preserving Privilege: California Politics,…
Best-Selling Author, Novelist and Memoirist
Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir Eat, Pray, Love has been called “a generation's instruction manual” (Toronto Sun). Exploding onto the scene in 2006, the bestseller famously chronicled the year Gilbert spent traveling…
Former Editor-in-Chief, Ms. and Essence
Marcia Ann Gillespie is a trailblazer in the magazine industry, a leader in the women’s movement, a champion of gender of racial justice. A provocative writer and thinker, hers has…
Esteemed Activist, Author, and Journalist who, in 1961, became the first African American female reporter at the Washington Post
Dorothy Butler Gilliam was a journalist with The Washington Post
Writer, Spoken Word Artist and Author
Dana Gilmore’s brand of poetry is both invigorating and cathartic. She has appeared on seasons 3 and 4 of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam where she received several standing ovations. She…
Cuban-American Novelist & Poet National Book Award Finalist
Cristina García is the author of seven novels: Berliners Who: A Novel in Thirty-Five Stories (2017), King of Cuba (Scribner, 2013), The Lady Matador’s Hotel, (Scribner, 2010); A Handbook to…
2002 Olympic Gold Medalist, Bobsled
In the 2002 Olympics, Vonetta Flowers and teammate Jill Bakken were gold medalists in the two-woman bobsled event. She is the first-ever African American athlete to win a Winter Olympics…
Actress, Motivational Speaker & Activist
Jane Fonda was born in New York City, the daughter of Henry Fonda and Frances Seymour Fonda. She attended the Emma Willard School in Troy, New York, and Vassar College.…
New York Times Best-Selling Author, a James Beard Award-Winning Chef, and the Nutritionist for The Biggest Loser
Cheryl Forberg, RD, is a James Beard award-winning chef and a New York Times bestselling author. In 2011 she was named as one of America’s 100 Most Influential People in…
Humorist, Motivational Speaker, TV & Radio Personality, Actress, Author, Blogger and Entrepreneur
Karith Foster exemplifies the best traits of a new millennium woman. Originally from Texas, she successfully combines a clean, sweet Southern comedy style with bona fide New York savvy. Karith…
Actress, Author & Television Producer; Best Known For Her Roles in "Independence Day" & "Kill Bill Volume 1"
Vivica A. Fox keeps busy! She is set to shoot the sequel Independence Day in May of this year. with You can catch Fox in the film Chocolate City releasing…
Artist, Activist, Poet and Author
Mary Fisher’s powerful works in fiber, sculpture and handmade paper have established her among the nation’s leading artists. Her earliest work as an artist was with fiber, including intensive work…
Actress, Comedian and Author
Fannie Flagg’s career started in the fifth grade when she wrote, directed, and starred in her first play entitled The Whoopee Girls, and she has not stopped since. At age…
Hall of Fame Tennis Player
For nearly 20 years, tennis great Chris Evert provided fans throughout the world with one guarantee - she gave every match all she had. She was always more than just…
Actress and Advocate of Social and Humanitarian Causes
Morgan Fairchild is a superb performer, but there's more to this talented actress than meets the eye. In addition to her accomplishments as an actress, Morgan is an outspoken and…
Entrepreneurship and Money Expert
Juliette Fairley, money/consumer finance expert, entered into the exclusive, glamorous world of high finance and emerged with a desire to enlighten the masses about the money secrets of the rich.…
TV Personality Known for the "Jersey Shore" and "Snooki and JWOWW"
Jenni "JWOWW" Farley put her graphic designing career on hold to become a household name when she appeared on the debut episode of MTV's "Jersey Shore." The show based in…
Actress, Singer and Playwright. She has been a Broadway star for more than four decades, earning four Tony Award nominations
Tovah Feldshuh most recently stopped the show as the trapeze-swinging Berthe in the Tony Award-winning musical revival of Pippin on Broadway. Last season, she played Lady Politic in the acclaimed…
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Latina Activist and Entrepreneur
Five-time Emmy award winning journalist, producer, film maker and Latin media marketing entrepreneur, Giselle Fernandez is currently the creator and host of the award winning on line interview series, "Big…
The Daughter of Fidel Castro
In her illuminating talk, Alina Fernandez, the daughter of Fidel Castro, shares her first-person, intimate account of growing up in Cuba. Through her insight as one of the Cuban elite,…
Activist and MTVs Real World Chicago
Aneesa Ferreira says Im gay, black and Jewish. What else is there? People say an awful lot more for this former cast member of MTVs Real World Chicago. Being a…
Emmy Award-Winning Actress & Activist
America Ferrera is perhaps best known for her Emmy Award-winning portrayal of "Betty Suarez" on the ABC hit comedy Ugly Betty, but she is also a devoted humanitarian who dedicates…
Award-Winning Actress, Comedian, Writer, Producer; Known for "30 Rock," "Mean Girls," "SNL"
Tina Fey is an Award-Winning Television and Film Actress. She completed a seven-season run as the executive producer, head writer, and star of three-time Emmy Award-winning comedy series 30 Rock.…
Journalist and Host, Exec in Charge at PBS' To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe
Bonnie Erbé is a nonpartisan, award-winning American journalist and television host based in the Washington, D.C. area who has covered national politics for decades. She writes a weekly column for…