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Hip Hop Artist; Known for "Down on Me"
Born and bred on Chicago's South Side, pop-R&B singer and songwriter Jeremih taught himself how to play several instruments and didn't consider himself a vocalist until a warmly received talent…
One of the Variery's "10 Comics To Watch" for 2008-2009, Jay Phillips' recent film credits include
One of the Variery's "10 Comics To Watch" for 2008-2009,Jay Phillips.
Head of Conversational Artificial Intelligence Insights at AI Design; Entrepreneur, Founder, Tech Researcher & Design Executive
Jamika D. Burge is the Head of Conversational Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Insights at AI Design.
Founder of Algorithmic Justice League & Researcher at MIT Media Lab
Joy Adowaa Buolamwini is a Ghanaian-American-Canadian computer scientist and digital activist based at the MIT Media Lab.
Joseph Roevens PhD is an entrepreneurial academic
Joseph Roevens PhD is an entrepreneurial academic, who researches and lectures about participative forms of management and Change.
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Jamie McAnsh is an adaptive athlete, whose life was changed forever when one...
The inspiration behind the feature-length film: "Unconditional"
One morning when Joe and his wife Denise moved into one of Nashville's inner-city communities, they found their neighbor, a little deaf girl, staring through the window of their front…
Business Columnist the new york times, Author
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author James B. Stewart combines the skills of an investigative reporter with the style of a novelist to examine the top stories in finance, politics, and law. The…
Former Head of Diversity Engagement, Facebook, Founder & Chief Innovator of Inclusive Innovations
Jeannine Carter's is the former Head of Diversity Engagement at Facebook. Her inspirational style delivers a rare blend of impactful stories and lessons learned with actionable strategies for race, diversity,…
Africa's Second Female President
An entrepreneur, activist, politician and a philanthropist, Dr. Joyce Banda is the former president of Malawi, making her the country's first female president and Africa's second. Voted as Africa's most powerful…
5-time NBA All-Star, 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist
Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat is a 5-time NBA All-Star and a 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist who was the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. Originally from…
NFL Pro Bowler, Entrepreneur and Perseverance Expert
Justin's personal journey is one of the best stories in the NFL. Justin has a genuine desire to positively impact others with his message of perseverance through life's disappointments.
Yoga Teacher & Body Positivity Advocate
Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally acclaimed voice in wellness, highly sought after for her insights on 21st-century yoga
Award-Winning Writer, Director & Producer of Netflix's Dear White People
Justin Simien is the creator, writer, director and producer of the critically acclaimed feature, Dear White People, which debuted at Sundance where it won the Breakthrough Talent Award, then was nominated…
Bestselling Author, Trans Rights Advocate, & Writer on FX's "Pose"
Janet Mock is an Emmy-nominated writer, director, and executive producer of the FX drama series POSE and the Netflix limited series Hollywood. Her memoir, Redefining Realness, debuted on the New York Times bestsellers list in 2014. Her second book, Surpassing…
Award-Winning Actress & Singer
A two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress and best-selling author, Jennifer Hudson is an extraordinary talent. From humble beginnings, Hudson began singing in a small Chicago church where, week after…
Co-Hosts, Styling Hollywood and Founders, JSN Studio
What happens when your natural chemistry generates the love of a lifetime, a vibrant business and a hit Netflix show? Welcome to the experience of Jason Bolden, celebrity stylist and…
Former Candidate for U.S. Senate, South Carolina
My whole life people told me what I could not do. And every step of the way, I told them the same thing; “Watch me. Watch me beat the odds.” -…
Platinum-Selling Recording Artist, Songwriter, Author, Motivational Speaker; 2021 ACM New Male Artist of the Year Award Winner
While most well-known for his electric onstage musical performances, Jimmie Allen’s keen ability to tell inspiring and thought-provoking stories is unparalleled
ESPN Analyst and Author
ESPN Analyst and Bestselling Author Jay Williams is considered one of the most prolific college basketball players in history. The #2 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, Williams is an…
Helping leaders achieve sustainable and profitable business growth
James Rosseau, Sr. helps leaders achieve sustainable business growth. He serves on the DeVry University Board of Trustees, is an Executive in Residence at the Kellogg School of Management and…
Host and Anchor at WBEZ, Chicago Public Radio and host of the Making Oprah and Making Obama podcasts
Jennifer White arrived in Chicago in 2016. She was previously local host of All Things Considered and community outreach manager at NPR member station Michigan Radio. Jenn has served as…
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…
ESPN Analyst & Former NBA Player
Jalen Rose is a host of ESPN’s morning show Get Up!, alongside Michelle Beadle and Mike Greenberg. Additionally, Rose has been a studio analyst for NBA Countdown — ABC and…
National NFL Insider and Reporter for ESPN
Josina Anderson primarily appears on NFL Live, NFL Insiders, Sunday NFL Countdown and SportsCenter. Her role spans enterprise feature reporting, serving as a game-day reporter for Countdown, and regular in-studio…
Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Senior Correspondent & Columnist for The Undefeated
Emmy Award winning journalist, Jemele Hill is the Co-founder of Lodge Freeway Media and a staff writer for The Atlantic. Hill was previously the chief correspondent and senior columnist for…
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:…
Founder & CEO of ACT-1 Group
Janice Bryant Howroyd is the Founder and CEO of the ACT•1 Group, a global leader in deploying talent and resource management solutions. International in scope and resources, her company creates…
Best Lecturer of the Year APCA
Dr. Joe Martin is a nationally known, award-winning speaker, respected university professor, author, and educational consultant. At the age of 24, Joe became the youngest faculty member ever hired to…
Former President, University of the Free State, South Africa
Internationally renowned education academic, Professor Jonathan David Jansen, is one of South Africa’s leading intellectual experts. He has a solid academic grounding, is a captivating speaker, a master story teller…
Former Criminal Turned Model from Stockton, California
Jeremy Meeks is a convicted felon who rose to fame after his sexy mugshot was posted on the Facebook page of the Stockton Police Department. He was arrested and charged…
Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter, Actress and Poet
Jill Scott is a three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best-selling poet, and critically acclaimed actress. Named People Magazine’s “Top TV Breakout Star of 2010,” Jill has been featured…
National Syndicated TV Show Personality on "Paternity Court" and Host of HGTV’s "Spice Up My Kitchen"
Multi-faceted television personality, Lauren Lake, is a certified Renaissance woman who doesn't just talk the talk when it comes to life, love, law and living. As the judge on the…
Social Ethicist and Scholar of American Religions
Social ethicist and scholar of American religions Jonathan L. Walton, Ph.D., is the Plummer Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard University and Pusey Minister in Harvard's Memorial Church. He is…
Former Secretary of Homeland Security
Jeh Charles Johnson was sworn in on Dec. 23, 2013, as the fourth Secretary of Homeland Security. Prior to joining DHS, Secretary Johnson served as general counsel for the Department…
Entrepreneur, Music Icon & Spiritual Leader
One of the most influential men in American pop culture, Joseph “Reverend Run” Simmons knows how to leave a legacy. After all, as the front man of seminal hip hop…
Standup Performer, Actor and Writer
Jerrod Carmichael is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is currently the executive producer, writer, and star of the NBC comedy The Carmichael Show. In…
MSNBC Correspondent, Political Author & Former Host of "The Reid Report"
Joy Reid is the former host of The Reid Report on MSNBC. Reid is the former Managing Editor of theGrio.com, a daily online news and opinion platform devoted to delivering…
Award-Winning Filmmaker
Jean-Pierre Bekolo is an avant-garde filmmaker and socio-cultural activist whose imaginative work overturns stereotypes of Africa and African cinema. His entertaining films operate on multiple layers, engaging viewers with thrilling…
Author, Hall of Fame Wide Receiver and Three-time Super Bowl Champion
Super Bowl MVP Jerry Rice has compiled his list of the most iconic, strategic, and record-breaking moments in football history from the Super Bowl’s inception to today—from the Green Bay…
Public Historian and Founder/Executive Director of The HistoryMakers
Julieanna L. Richardson followed a unique path in heading up the largest national collection effort of African American video oral histories on record.
Award-Winning Reporter and Culture-Critic
Jimi Izrael is an award-winning reporter and culture-critic from Shaker Heights, Ohio who currently moderates “The Barbershop” for National Public Radio’s “Tell Me More with Michel Martin” and blogs “The Hardline”…
Leader of The Hustle Movement
James Chapman is a well-known innovator in both the civic and entrepreneurial community. He was nominated for the 2015 White House Demo Day for being Founder of Oil Drop; an…
America's No. 1 Crisis Management Expert and Inspiration for ABC's Hit Show, "Scandal"
As a result of her wide ranging and ground breaking career, Shonda Rhimes, creator of ABC’s hit television dramas Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice, developed a television drama about the…
First Openly Gay Player In Major League Sports, NBA Player & Equality Advocate
Jason Collins, the first openly gay National Basketball Association "NBA" player, recently was in a Sports Illustrated cover story, Collins became the first active male player in any of the…
Civil Rights Activist & Politician
The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, president and founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, is one of America's foremost political figures. Called the "conscience of the nation" and "the great unifier," he…
Pioneer of the NBA
Julius Erving, is one of only three players in history to score a career total of over 30,000 points as a professional. In the 1970s, Julius Erving did more than…
Dance & Song that celebrates the rich history of South Africa
Based in New York City, JUXTAPOWER is a production company of Dance & Song that celebrates the rich history of South Africa, and the coming of age of Africa as…