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NAACP National Board of Directors Chairman Emeritus & Arbiter of Social Impact
Roslyn is Founder and CEO for Equity Partnership Strategies, LLC, a consulting firm that provides strategic advice..
Malian singer Rokia Traore blends the traditions of her Bamana heritage with a modern singer-songwriter\'s approach to music-making. Ambitious albums -- and an opera -- have made her a European star.
Born into a traveling, diplomatic family, Rokia Traore absorbed her own Malian traditions.
Professor of African American Studies/Author
Author and historian Robin D.G. Kelley is one of the most distinguished experts on African American studies.
Critically Acclaimed Haitian Filmmaker Known for "I Am Not Your Negro" & "Lumumba"
Raoul Peck is a Haitian filmmaker, of both documentary and feature films, and a political activist.
African-American Preacher & Activist; Foremost Civil Rights Leader; Radio Host on SiriusXM Urban View
Throughout his career, Sharpton challenged the American political establishment to include all people in the dialogue.
Mississippi State Representative & Youngest African American Lawmaker Elected in US History
Representative Anderson is a native of Moss Point, MS. He received his associate degree in criminal justice from Pearl River.
President and Chief Executive Officer, TIAA (2008-2021)
"In a crisis moment, showing some empathy gets people to follow you." – Roger Ferguson
Author of 'Chasing Failure' and CEO of The Ryan Leak Group, CEO of The Ryan Leak Group (Training 15k+ C-Suite Leaders annually)
When was the last time you said yes to an opportunity that you knew might fail? How polished is your talk track for why you shouldn’t take that leap of…
Legendary Football Player
Ronald Mandel "Ronnie" Lott is a former American football player who starred as a cornerback, free safety and strong safety in college football and the NFL. He is most well…
Actress Known for "Daredevil" & "Rent;" Activist, Co-Founder & Chairwoman of Voto Latino
Rosario Dawson is an artist, designer and activist. She made her feature film debut at the age of 15 in the controversial Kids followed by Spike Lee’s He Got Game and The 25th Hour.
Former Linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers
Ryan Shazier's story is one of inspiration, strength and courage. A 2014 first-round draft pick and two-time Pro Bowl selection, Shazier was partially paralyzed when he suffered a severe spinal…
Award-Winning Actress & Singer, Hamilton and Girls5Eva
Renée Elise Goldsberry is a multi-hyphenate actress and singer who has delivered award winning performances both on Broadway and the screen. Best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in…
Former First Baseman, Philadelphia Phillies
As the fastest player in history to reach 100 home runs, 200 home runs, 250 home runs and 100 RBIs, Ryan has taken the game by storm in eleven seasons…
Executive Producer/Host, Actor, Speaker, Singer/Songwriter
Star of Emmy Award-winning reality show, RuPaul's Drag Race LGBT activist, famed drag performer, hip-hop artist and actor.
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…
Musician, Comedian, Writer & Actor
Reggie Watts is an internationally renowned Musician/Comedian/Writer/Actor who currently stars as the bandleader on CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden.
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…
Winner of National Underground Poetry Slam Champion
Rudy Francisco was born and raised in San Diego, California. At the age of 21, Rudy completed his B.A in Psychology and decided to continue his education by pursuing a…
Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder of The Woman of Power Leadership Conference and CEO of Rising Media LLC
Raquel Eatmon is a Entrepreneur, author, and possibility broker, Raquel Eatmon is CEO of the communications company Rising Media LLC and founder of the Woman of Power Leadership Conference in…
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,…
Senior Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Ga.
Reverend Dr. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock has served as the Senior Pastor of the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, spiritual home of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The son of…
Television Analyst, Former New England Patriots Safety; Established the “Hard Hitters” Foundation
Studio Analyst, "Football Night in America" & Host, Safety Blitz with Rodney Harrison and Dan Schwartzman, NBC Sports Radio Rodney Harrison, a former three-time All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion,…
American Singer and Songwriter; Debut Album "The Love Experience"
Raheem DeVaughn has made a career out of tapping into people’s emotions by creating personal soundtracks to our love lives. He has carved out a lane for himself as one…
Seattle Seahawks Quarterback
Russell Wilson, the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year for the 2012 season, became the first rookie in NFL history to lead his team to an undefeated home record. The…
Civil Rights Advocacy and Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago
The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III is the Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, IL. A leading progressive Christian activist and cultural critic, Dr. Moss is…
Education Correspondent for NBC News
Rehema Ellis joined NBC NEWS in 1994 as a general assignment correspondent. In 2010 she was named Education Correspondent and was an integral part of NBC’s first annual Education Nation…
Co-Founder, Def Jam Records
Acknowledged as the Godfather of Hip-Hop, Russell Simmons is the visionary behind Def Jam, the legendary label that launched the careers of such artists as Run DMC, the Beastie Boys,…
Comedian, Actor, Writer and Currently a Sports Center Correspondent for ESPN
When New York Magazine tapped Reese Waters as one of the city’s Ten Comedians To Watch in March of 2009, few realized just how quickly his star would rise. First…
Actress, Author, and Domestic Abuse Awareness Advocate
A successful actress, Robin Givens long oscillated between a glamorous movie star life and the domestic abuse she suffered at home. Today, she speaks out about the abuse she suffered,…
Actor, Comedian, Radio Personality and a correspondent on The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah
Currently a correspondent on The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah, Roy Wood Jr. has been described by the Hollywood Reporter as “A Standout”, and Entertainment Weekly called his brand of…
Best-selling author, acclaimed speaker and teacher, and award-winning visionary and activist. Daughter of Alice Walker
Time Magazine named Rebecca Walker one of the fifty most influential American leaders under forty because of her transformative views on race, gender, sexuality and power-an award which has been…
President & CEO Robert L. Wallace is a high-energy and widely successful entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker
Robert L. Wallace is an accomplished engineer, entrepreneur, author, business consultant and in ternationally known keynote speaker. He is the founder of three companies BITHGROUP Technologies, Inc., BITHENERGY, Inc., and…
Award-Winning Filmmaker & Former CEO of the Black Family Channel
Robert Townsend started out as an extra in movies and has since become a heralded actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and cable network programming CEO. That’s not so bad for…
Actress and Singer; Known for "The Cosby Show" and Disney's "That's So Raven"; Former Co-Host of "The View"
Raven-Symone, actress, comedian, model, singer, songwriter, dancer, television producer and talk show host. She first appeared on television in 1989 on The Cosby Show as Olivia Kendall. She released her…
Former US Secretary of Transportation
Rodney E. Slater, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation has had a long and distinguished career of accomplishment in both the public and private sectors. He is nationally recognized for his…
Comedian, Radio Host and Star of "The Rickey Smiley Show"
Rickey Smiley is the host of BET’s highly popular nightly comedy showcase, ComicView. ComicView, currently in its ninth season on BET, is consistently among the network’s highest rated programs, and…
Actor, Comedian and Television Director
Rondell Sheridan is best known for his role of Victor Baxter on the Disney Channel sitcom That’s So Raven. Although his role as Baxter may be the one he is…
News Anchor, "Good Morning America"
Robin Roberts has been the anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America since 2005. She began contributing to the morning program in 1995
African-American Lawyer, Author and Activist, Noted as the founder of TransAfrica
Randall Robinson, an internationally respected social justice advocate and author, is also a professor of law at Penn State University. In 1979, he established TransAfrica, the mandate of which is…
Winner of NBC's "Apprentice" Season 4 and President & CEO, BCT Partners
Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business and technology. He is the founder, chairman…
Host of Off The Chain, Co-Host of the Mo'Nique Show & One of the Stars of "Madea's Big Happy Family"
The term “gotta laugh to keep from crying” could easily be any comedian’s mantra but for one Louisiana transplant, Comedian Rodney Perry, the tracks of his tears have been a…
Award-Winning Journalist & Media Personality, Author of "Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith"
Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview newsmakers ranging from multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is…
Emmy Award-Winning AIDS Activist
Rae Lewis-Thornton is an Emmy award winning AIDS Activist, Author, Award Winning Blogger, Social Media Expert, Jewelry Designer and Tea Connoisseur. RLT has been living with HIV for 36 years…
Minister, Attorney & Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Nationally and internationally known as one of the most powerful, motivating, and life changing orators and speakers, Bernice A. King leaves her audiences spell bound and challenges people to raise…
Professor at Harvard Law School
Randall Kennedy is Michael R. Klein Professor at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on contracts, criminal law, and the regulation of race relations. He was born in Columbia,…
Education, Leadership, and Healthy Choices
Rashida Jolley is one of the hottest music and speaking personalities America’s today. She is a former Ms America contestant, was a hit on America’s Got Talent and is now…
Comedian, Actor and Writer
From the start, Ronnie Jordan has proven that he’s a comedy force to be reckoned with. After only one year on the comedy scene, Jordan was crowned “Rookie of the…
Multi-Media Journalist and Innovative Business Leader
A respected multi-media journalist and innovative business leader, Roy S. Johnson joined the Alabama Media Group/Al.com as Director, Sports, in April 2014. He successfully leads a team of digital journalists…