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American Idol Season 2 Contestant; TV Personality & Host
Kimberly Caldwell, knew where she belonged at the early age of just five years old when she graduated from performing on the coffee table to talent shows and Texas pageants. At age…
Former Director-General, World Health Organization
Considered the “mother” of sustainable development, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland attributes her passions for public health, the environment, and politic al activism to her father, a doctor and cabinet minister.…
Award-Nominated Author of Such Historical Novels as Emily; The Yellow Rose; Black Gold; and Starlight Passage
An NAACP IMAGE AWARD nominee and a member of the TEXAS INSTITUTE OF LETTERS, author, Anita Bunkley was voted one of the 50 favorite African American authors of the twentieth…
Actress and Comedienne Best Known for her Role as Jennifer in Tyler Perry's "For Better or Worse"
When actress and comedian Cocoa Brown takes the stage, the world stands still. Brown is undeniably one of the most talented comics and performers of this generation. The Newport News,…
Legendary Activist and Former Chairperson of the Black Panther Party
Elaine Brown is a former leader of the Black Panther Party, and author of A Taste of Power and The Condemnation of Little B. — A Taste of Power was…
Best-Selling Author and Social Activist
Sherry Brantley, Inspirational speaker and author of the book Choices: The Power Is Within You,Sherry Brantley is known for her dynamic, energetic seminars and workshops. As she states: "I was…
National Correspondent, "CBS Sunday Morning"
Rita Braver is a senior correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning" where she reports on everything from arts and culture to politics and foreign policy. Her assignments include a wide variety…
President, Professor of Unitarian Universalist Ministry and Heritage Executive Staff, Full-time Core Faculty, Trustee
The Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt became President of Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, CA on July 1, 2014. For 13 years, she was Senior Minister of The Fourth…
Veteran Democratic Political Strategist, Adjunct Professor, Author and Syndicated Columnist
Donna Brazile Veteran Democratic Political Strategist; Analyst, CNN and Contributor, ABC News Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is an adjunct professor, author, syndicated columnist, television political commentator, vice chair…
Children's Activist, Model and Mother
Christie Brinkley has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers worldwide. She is also an artist, writer, photographer, designer, actress, philanthropist & environmentalist.
Veteran Medical Journalist, Author, and Cancer Survivor
Jane E. Brody is the Personal Health columnist for The New York Times. She joined The Times as a specialist in medicine and biology in 1965 after completing degrees in…
Dr. Claudia Black’s seminal work with children impacted by substance abuse in the late 1970s created the foundation for the adult child movement
Claudia Black Ph.D. is a renowned addiction author, speaker and trainer internationally recognized for her pioneering and contemporary work with family systems and addictive disorders.Claudia designs and presents training workshops…
Gold Medalist Speed Skater; Most Decorated Winter Games Athlete
Success under pressure is the measure of a true champion. There are numerous winners in the world of sports but the celebrated athletes are the few who meet the challenge…
Senior Managing Director and Head TIAA Institute
Stephanie Bell-Rose was elected to Knight Foundation’s board of trustees in 2011. She is the chair of the Audit Committee and serves on the Governance and Investment committees. She serves…
Award-Winning Vocalist
Regina Belle is an singer-songwriter from Englewood, New Jersey. At a young age she began performing at Englewood's Mount Calvary Baptist Church. She was introduced to the Manhattans by New…
Producer for Reuters in Washington, D.C. She is likely best known for anchoring CNN Headline News Tonight, a prime-time national three-hour news cast in the United States
Rudi Bakhtiar is an Iranian-American journalist, producer for Reuters in Washington, D.C. Being born in the United States, Rudi moved back and forth between U.S. and Iran. Her family settled…
Author of The Chopsticks Fork Principle, A Memoir and Manual
Cathy Bao Bean, author of The Chopsticks Fork Principle, A Memoir and Manual, is a daughter, mother, wife, friend, sister, aerobics instructor, business manager, and board member of the Claremont…
Cartoonist and Author of the critically acclaimed Fun Home and of the syndicated comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For (DTWOF)
Alison Bechdel, author of the critically acclaimed Fun Home (called "one of the very best graphic novels ever" in Booklist) and of the syndicated comic strip Dykes to Watch Out…
Former Colorado State Senator
Highest ranking Hispanic woman in the Clinton administration, Polly Baca served as Special Assistant to President Bill Clinton and Director of the United States Office of Consumer Affairs. She also…
Historian and Biographer. She is the author of The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher, for which she won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography
Debby Applegate, recipient of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for her book The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher. Debby Applegate discovered Henry Ward Beecher, the…
Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Television and News Personality and Producer
Emmy Award-Winning Maria Arita is a prolific talent, actor, television and news personality and producer. To her credits are, among many – the Emmy, the Katie Award and the National…
Author and Thinker on the Role of Religion in the Modern World
Karen Armstrong is the most original and inclusive speaker on the role of religion in the modern world. Her bestselling books, including "A History of God," and sought-after talks examine…
Actress Best Known for Role on Sitcom, "Martin", "Everybody Hates Chris"
Tichina Arnold is from Queens, New York. She discovered her penchant for entertainment when she was four, in a performance for her familys church congregation. In her youth she appeared…
Actress and Model. Best Known for the Series "Are We There Yet?" and UPN's "Half & Half"
Trained as a dancer from early childhood, Essence Atkins made the switch to acting as a teenager when she was cast in a guest role on "The Cosby Show" (NBC,…
Health Care Activist and Founder of The Black Women's Health Imperative
A dreamer, visionary, and grassroots realist, Byllye Avery combines activism and social responsibility by developing a national forum for the exploration of health issues of African-American women. By gathering and documenting…
Latin Actress & Activist
Maria Conchita Alonso, an international star of Cuban and Venezuelan heritage, has contributed greatly to the entertainment industry in the United States as well as in Latin America. Since arriving…
Gentle, Nurturing, Curious and Open
Dr. Alexa Altman has a gentle, nurturing approach to therapy, where her goal is to connect clients to their own sense of resilience and their unique internal healing resources. Alexa…
Award-Winning Journalist, a successful investment banker, and a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet
The Honorable Aida Alvarez has been an award-winning journalist, a successful investment banker, and a member of President Clinton’s Cabinet. She currently serves on the boards of Oportun, Zoosk, and…
Founder and President of Women's Learning Partnership, the Executive Director of the Foundation for Iranian Studies and the former Minister of Women's Affairs in Iran's Pre-Revolution government
Mahnaz Afkhami is Founder and President of Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace (WLP), Executive Director of Foundation for Iranian Studies, and former Minister of State for Women's…
Miss America Winner 1994
Kimberly Aiken was Miss America 1994. Aiken was 18 years old when she won the coveted title. She won Miss Columbia and Miss South Carolina en route to her 1994…
The Real World: Hawaii & Activist on Drug/Alcohol Awareness
Ruthie Alcaide, who starred in MTV’s popular reality television series The Real World: Hawaii.
Television Personality, Model, Singer and FDNY EMT who is best known for starring in the first two seasons of the MTV's reality show Jersey Shore and the VH1 show Couples Therapy
Angelina Pivarnick rose to fame in 2009 when she was cast in MTV's Jersey Shore, where she starred in the first two seasons. She famously left the show in both…
Emmy Award-winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Talk Show Host and Speaker
Janus Adams is the author of three books and creator of the groundbreaking BackPax children's book-and-audio series. An Emmy-winning journalist and talk show host, she writes the syndicated column, "What…
Cherokee Businessperson and Advocate. She is former director, former president, and founder of First Nations Development Institute and the founder of First Peoples Worldwide
Rebecca Adamson, a Cherokee, is the founder and president of First Nations Development Institute. She has worked directly with grassroots tribal communities and as a national advocate of local tribal…
Professor of Law at the University at Buffalo and Author Who Has Won Praise for Her Powerful New Ideas About Race in America
Judy Scales-Trent is Professor of Law at The State University of New York at Buffalo. Before joining the law school faculty in 1984, she practiced law at the Equal Employment…
Emmy-Winning Television Producer, Entrepreneur, Fashion Icon, Bestselling Author and Humanitarian
Yue-Sai Kan, a household name in China, is an Emmy-winning television producer, entrepreneur, fashion icon, bestselling author and humanitarian. People magazine called her “the most famous woman in China” and…
Dr. Jennifer Berman is a recurring co-host on the Emmy Award-winning talk show. Dr. Laura Berman shares her thoughts and advice on love, sex, and relationships
Experts on human sexuality and authors of For Women Only :A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction and Reclaiming Your Sex Life. Jennifer Berman, M.D., one of the few women…
The People's Court. She is the first Latina arbitrator to preside over a court show
Let the record show that Judge Marilyn Milian returns to the courtroom of "The People's Court" as the longest judge to preside over the highly rated courtroom series. Milian continues…
Renowned Political Leader; Human Rights Activist; Best-selling Author
Ayaan Hirsi Ali was born in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1969. The daughter of a political opponent of the Somali dictatorship, Ayaan Hirsi Ali grew up in exile, moving from Saudi…
Award-Winning Spoken Word Artist, Activist, Director and Filmmaker
Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai is a spoken word artist, speaker, playwright, essayist, educator, activist and choreographer who strengthens cultural pride and survival through how she lives and how she spits. Her…
Known as Dr. Ro, is an Nutritionist, Lecturer, Health Reporter, Entrepreneur, and Author
Dr. Ro is an award-winning health journalist and television personality known for her easy-to-apply diet, fitness, and health tips for women and families. A leading nutrition coach for over 2…
Reality Television Personality, one-time Playboy model, and co-creator of the College Dropout t-shirt line
Veronica Portillo has grown into a confident, intelligent, sexy, and open-minded woman. A first generation Cuban-American, she was the first and only in her family to pursue a higher education.…
Lawyer, Former Judge, Television Personality, Producer, and Author. Host of Daytime Emmy Award–Winning Reality Courtroom Series, Judge Judy
After nearly 25 years in New York's Family Court, Judge Sheindlin retired from the bench in 1996 to start the syndicated program that bears her name. Judge Sheindlin began her…