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Writer and Comedian, and writing staff of Saturday Night Live for season 48
Auguste White a writer and comedian, who joined the writing staff of Saturday Night Live in 2022 for season 48, she became the show's youngest writer at the time, as…
South African Actor Known for "Rules of Engagement" & "United States of Al"
Adhir Kalyan is a South African actor noted for his role as Timmy.
Writer and Cartoonist; Known for "The Boondocks"
Aaron McGruder is an American writer and cartoonist best known for writing and drawing The Boondocks,
CoFounders of Blavity
Founded in July of 2014 by 24-year-old Silicon Valley veteran Morgan DeBaun., and 25-year-old Co-Founder Aaron Samuels,
Co-Founder and Managing Director Mobile Dreams Factory
Mr. Benbunan works in many different non-profit organizations in Europe and Israel; and is author...
Urban Innovator, Founding Partner of Urban-Think Tank
Brillembourg was born in New York to Venezuelan parents. He is the Founder of the Urban–Think Tank Design Group with offices in New York, São Paulo, Oslo and Cape Town...
journalist, entrepreneurship expert, and a dynamic public speaker
Alfred A. Edmond Jr. is an accomplished multi-media executive, business and financial journalist, entrepreneurship expert, and a dynamic public speaker, event moderator/presenter, and live-event interviewer. Edmond currently serves in the…
British Screenwriter & Director Known for "Belle" and "A Way of Life"
Amma Asante is an award-winning British screenwriter and director known for her films A Way of Life and Belle.
Co-host, Call Your Girlfriend Podcast, Cultural commentator
Writer, cultural critic, and entrepreneur Aminatou Sow are renowned as co-host of the hit podcast Call Your Girlfriend, which tackles the intricacies of feminism, pop culture, and the latest in politics.…
Guard, Los Angeles Lakers, Persevered for over a decade to achieve dream of NBA Pro Baller
Andre Ingram graduated from American University in 2007 with a degree in physics, and when he dreamed about what his adult life would look like, Ingram saw himself moving from…
Civil Rights Activist & Former Executive Director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
Ambassador, Congressman, Mayor, humanitarian, ordained minister, international businessman, and sports enthusiast, Andrew Young has been serving and shaping our country for almost 50 years.
Leading and Inspired Voice on Racial Justice
Austin Channing Brown is a speaker, writer and media producer providing inspired leadership on racial justice in America. She is the author of New York Times' bestselling I’m Still Here: Black Dignity…
Most Decorated U.S. Track & Field Olympic Athlete , One of TIME's 100 Most Influential People
Allyson Felix stands alone. She is the most decorated Track & Field Olympian in U.S. history. An eleven-time Olympic medalist. Seven-time Olympic Champion. World Record Holder.
NBA Champion Olympic Gold Medalist Tech Investor
Andre Iguodala has made his mark as one of the NBA’s premier players. Named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice, a three-time NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was also…
Co-Founder #BlackLivesMatter
Ayọ (fka Opal) Tometi is one of the most influential human rights leaders of the century according to TIME magazine. As one of the three women co-founders of Black Lives Matter…
Chairman and CEO, A-Rod Corp Iconic Athlete, 3x MVP, and World Series Champion Emmy Award-Winning Sports Commentator
Alex Rodriguez is a businessman and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp.
Film Director and Producer; Best Known for "Olympus Has Fallen" & "The Equalizer"
Antoine Fuqua has established himself as one of the foremost industry talents of his generation. Through his diverse body of work, he has achieved his goal of making highly stylized…
Stars, HGTV's "Flip or Flop Ft. Worth"
The only way to truly understand the experiences of a military veteran? If you’re a veteran yourself. This, plus a shared love of fitness and similar goals and values, brought…
Tony-Nominated Actress, Hamilton & Schmigadoon!
Ariana DeBose is a Tony-nominated actress, singer, and dancer who plays "Emma" in Schmigadoon!, a musical comedy television series on Apple TV+. She also can be seen as "Anita" in the Steven Spielberg…
Founder Backstage Capital, Studio & Accelerator
Arlan Hamilton is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people…
World Champion Boxer
Before becoming the number ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world and racking up five world titles in two different weight divisions, a nine-year-old Andre Ward was taken to a boxing…
General Manager, Westchester Knicks & Former NBA All-Star
Allan Houston is the General Manager for the Westchester Knicks Two-time NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist A key member of the Knicks’ 1999 Eastern Conference Championship team, Allan authored…
Host of NBC's American Ninja Warrior and NFL's Fantasy Live
Akbar Gbajabiamila, a Southern California native, parlayed a five-year stint in the NFL into a career in television as a host and actor.
Actress, Writer, Musician, and Social Activist
Named for the Zulu word for power, Amandla Stenberg has made a name for herself as an actress and as activist.
Co-Founder & Chief Motivational Officer of AARMY
Angela Manuel-Davis has a purpose that she lives by — using her voice to help others close the gap between where they are now, and where they are called, created,…
Actor & Film Producer, Known for "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "The Hurt Locker" & "Ant-Man"
Anthony Mackie was discovered after receiving rave reviews while playing Tupac Shakur in the off-Broadway production Up Against the Wind.
Multi-faceted Entrepreneur and Entertainer
Amara La Negra is the embodiment of today’s woman, created with a hint of the past and a twist of tomorrow.
Comedian, Actor and Host. Finalist for NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity
Born in Nigeria, raised in Canada, Aisha Alfa’s comedy is worldly, energetic, and silly, with a positive perspective. Aisha is the previous winner of Winnipeg’s Funniest Person with a Day…
Artist, Poet, Writer and Activist
Alexis Caputo is a Florida & New York based Performance Artist, Poet, Writer and Activist. Caputo’s artistic portfolio began in performance studies and educational theater. A chief influence emerged, as…
Head Coach, Los Angeles Chargers
A native of Celina, Texas, Anthony Lynn was an All-Southwest Conference running back as a collegian at Texas Tech University, where he rushed for 1,911 yards and 17 touchdowns on…
Actor & Singer, Known for "Glee"
Alex Newell is a actor and singer. He is best known for his recurring role as Wade "Unique" Adams on Fox's musical comedy-drama Glee, and as being a first season…
Award-Winning Actress
Angela Bassett’s talent and abilities as an actress, director and executive producer in both television and film have garnered well-deserved respect and acclaim from peers and fans, proving her to…
ABC News Correspondent, Speaker, Mentor and Connector
A seasoned journalist with broadcast experience as a television news anchor, interviewer & host, Adrienne Bankert is currently a national news correspondent with ABC News and the Good Morning America…
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…
Art-Activist, Educator and Former NFL Football Player
Aaron Maybin is a 29-year-old Art-Activist and former professional football player from Baltimore City, Maryland. Selected as the 11th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills…
Journalist and News Reporter. She is currently a White House Correspondent for CNN
Abby Phillip is a CNN White House Correspondent based in Washington, D.C. She joined the network in 2017 to cover the Trump Administration. Phillip joined CNN from The Washington Post…
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…
Acclaimed Political Commentator for Both CNN and NPR. Attorney, Principal & CEO of IMPACT Strategies
Angela Rye is Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, a political advocacy firm in the nation’s capital. She is a CNN Political Commentator and NPR Political Analyst. She has been…
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…
Host, ABC's "America's Funniest Home Videos" Season 19 Champion of "Dancing With The Stars"
As the new host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, actor, TV director, award-winning dancer, and Broadway star, Alfonso Ribeiro has spent more than 30 years leaving his unique mark on…
Actress, Activist and Spokesmodel
A dynamic performer, actress and spokesmodel with distinctive style and quick wit, Africa Miranda won the hearts of many across the US and around the globe as the breakout star…
Actress & Singer
A motivated young woman with big dreams, Anika Noni Rose provided the voice of "Princess Tiana" in Disney's animated hit movie The Princess and the Frog, leading the film to…
Actress; Known for "Glee" and "Dancing with the Stars"
Amber Riley is an actress, singer-songwriter and philanthropist, known for her role on the series "Glee" as Mercedes Jones.Riley plays the role of Mercedes Jones on the hit musical comedy-drama…
Attorney, TV Host, Legal Analyst and Civil & Human Rights Advocate
Areva Martin is known to audiences across the country from her regular appearances on Dr. Phil, The Doctors, Anderson Cooper 360, Nancy Grace, Good Morning America and various other daytime…
Brown v. Board of Education Originators/Civil Rights Activists
Cheryl Brown is one of three daughters of the late Rev. Oliver L. Brown, who, along with 12 other parents led by the NAACP, filed suit against the local Board…
Author of "Get Down" & "Disgruntled"
Assistant Professor of English at Haverford College Asali Solomon is the author of Get Down, for which she received the Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Award, and Disgruntled. Previously, Solomon taught…
Change Agent and Activist; Founder of Project Footprints
Andre Norman's mission is simple – to motivate others to make a change. Through sharing his life experiences, Andre’s goal is to empower those with a desire to make a…
Academy Award-Nominated Director & Producer; Best Known for "Selma" and the Netflix Documentary "13th"
Ava DuVernay is a writer, producer, director and distributor of independent film. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, DuVernay became the first black woman nominated in the Golden…
Conservative Media Personality
Called “one of the most recognizable conservative voices in America” by The Washington Post, Armstrong Williams is a pugnacious, provocative, and principled voice for conservatives and Christian values in America’s…