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Nigerian Lawyer, Award-Winning Journalist & Media Entrepreneur
Chude is Founder and Managing Partner of Red Media Group, a media content and communications company.
Performance & Visual Artist Whose Art Has Been Featured In Beyonce's "Lemonade"
Laolu Senbanjo is a Brooklyn based Nigerian born Performance and Visual Artist, Singer/Songwriter/Musician, Human Rights Lawyer, and Activist.
Engineer & NASA Astronaut; Second African-American Woman To Go Into Space
Stephanie Wilson is an engineer and NASA astronaut. She was the second African-American woman.
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.
Founder & Executive Chairman of African Rainbow Minerals
Patrice was born to Augustine Motsepe, a schoolteacher turned small businessman.
Grammy Award Winning Musician, Formerly in Band "The Fugees"
Worldwide superstar, Wyclef Jean, has sold over 100 million albums, and received three Grammy Awards®.
Women's Health Advocate, Co-Founder & CEO of GirlTrek
T Morgan Dixon co-leads GirlTrek, the largest public health nonprofit for African-American women and girls in the United States.
Author & African American History Professor
Hasan Kwame Jeffries teaches, researches, and writes about the African American experience from a historical perspective.
Entrepreneur & Leadership Speaker; Expert in African History
Tarik Karenga, the son of Dr. Maulana Karenga who is the creator of the African American Holiday.
Civil Rights Leader & Pan African Author
Kamal Karriem, Jr. has been a preacher pastor and civil rights leader for over 50 years, starting his ministry
Community Activist & Cultural Influencer
A native-born New Yorker, Luana Graves Sellars, moved to Florida, and discovered that she was really.
One of Wall Street’s First Black Women Traders & Chief of Strategic Partnerships, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs
From humble Southern beginnings to breaking barriers on Wall Street, Martina Marshall Edwards.
New York Times Best-Selling Author & Award-Winning Historian
Dr. Keisha N. Blain is one of the most innovative and influential young historians of her generation. Her research and writing examine the dynamics of race, gender and politics in…
Inspirational Speaker, Author & Longest Held Captive of Al Qaeda
Stephen is from Johannesburg, South Africa. He obtained his degree in Finance and worked in some of the large South African banks. In order to expand his career, Stephen went…
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.
Founder of "Brevity & Wit" & Author
Minal Bopaiah is an author, speaker, and strategic consultant with more than 20 years of professional experience.
Broadcaster, Musician & Social Entrepreneur
“We’re counting on that one,” said Archbishop Desmond Tutu of Derrick N. Ashong (DNA).
Top Business Speaker, Change Management Expert, Bestselling Author, Board Member of J. Crew, and Former CEO of Coors Brewing Company and Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Frits van Paasschen is a top change management virtual keynote speaker, bestselling author of The Disruptors’ Feast.
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...
Executive Vice President, Global CIO | McDonald’s Corporation
Daniel Henry manages the Global Technology portfolio and partnerships to drive business growth and transform..
Former Vice President of the World Bank, Director at Oxford University's 21st Century School, Visionary Economist
Prof. Goldin was Vice President of the World Bank (2003-2006)
Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, Motivator, Coach, Teacher & The Secret Contributor
Lisa’s extraordinary story of transforming her own life from public assistance for her family to leading a multi-million dollar.
Co-Founder and Managing Director Mobile Dreams Factory
Mr. Benbunan works in many different non-profit organizations in Europe and Israel; and is author...
Director of African American Studies Program and Associate Professor of History at the University of Florida
Dr. David Canton is Director of African American Studies Program and Associate Professor of History at the University of Florida...
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...
Award-Winning Humanitarian and Renowned Disability Justice Practitioner
Award-winning and internationally acclaimed humanitarian, storyteller, public intellectual, and disability practitioner Eddie Ndopu is a thought leader and advocate for social equity, sustainability, and disability-based innovation.
Non-profit Leader & Visionary
Peter Greer is President and CEO of HOPE International, an organization focused on eradicating poverty through Christ-centered entrepreneurship throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Prior to joining HOPE,…
First Woman to Climb Mt Everest From Both Sides
Cathy O'Dowd is the rst woman in the world to climb Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, from both its north and south sides. Her rst ascent of Everest happened…
Sherry Strong is and chef, nutritionist and dynamic lifestyle motivator
Think about hiring Jamie Oliver, Anthony Robbins and Dr. Andrew Weil in one tiny blonde power pack! Sherry Strong is and chef, nutritionist and dynamic lifestyle motivator. Sherry, formerly twice…
Associate professor at Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management in Beijing, China
Patrick Chovanec is a speaker and associate professor at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management in Beijing, China, where he teaches in the school's International MBA Program. Patrick has…
Author of "The Disney Way" and "Innovate the Pixar Way"
Bill Capodagli is President of Capodagli Jackson Consulting and an internationally recognized business author, consultant and keynote speaker, coauthoring one of Fortune Magazine's "Best Business Books", The Disney Way: Harnessing…
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…
Champion Surfer, Environmentalist, Actor, and Motivational Speaker
Shaun Tomson is a professional speaker, creative thinker, and best selling author. He is an environmentalist, businessman, successful entrepreneur and World Surfing Champion. He has delivered powerful presentations, inspiring and…
Hall of Fame Speaker, #1 Rated XM Radio Host, Best Selling Author!
There are many motivational speakers, and then there is the one, the only, the incomparable Dr. Willie Jolley. He has been described simultaneously as a world-class, award-winning speaker and singer,…
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…
TV Personality, Say I Do Fashion Designer & Creative Director
Thai Nguyen is a fashion designer and creative director currently starring in the Say I Do series on Netflix. Thai launched his eponymous label in 2002. He continues to be a key…
award-winning director, writer, and producer.
Matthew A. Cherry is an award-winning director, writer, and producer. His animated short film, HAIR LOVE, follows the relationship of an African-American father, his daughter, and her hair. It won the Academy…
Giving Hope to At-Risk Students
Prior to his career in education, Dr. Stephen Peters received a full scholarship and was a basketball star at Hampton University. Peters was inducted into the Colleton County Basketball Hall…
Award-Winning Actor, Producer, Comedian & Cast Member, saturday night live
Kenan Thompson recently completed his 19th season on Saturday Night Live as the show’s longest-running cast member. He also stars in and executive produces the new NBC comedy Kenan.
Celebrity Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Bestselling Author and Syndicated Columnist
Farrah Gray is a Business Mogul, International Bestselling Author, Television Personality,Global Keynote Speaker, and Philanthropist.
Former NFL Wide Receiver; Co-Host of "CBS Mornings" & Analyst for "The NFL Today"
Nate Burleson is a co-host of “CBS Mornings,”
President and Chief Executive Officer, TIAA (2008-2021)
"In a crisis moment, showing some empathy gets people to follow you." – Roger Ferguson
Former Head Coach, 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts, Football Analyst, NBC Sports
The first African-American head coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl championship, Tony Dungy shares with us the importance of goals, integrity, discipline and overcoming adversity.
British-Nigerian Actor, Writer & Director; Best Known for his Role in "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Black Widow"
O. T. Fagbenle is an English actor, writer and director. He is an award-winning stage performer in his native England, and also proved to be a versatile presence in features…
Director, Film Producer, and Actor; Best Known for Directing "Straight Outta Compton" & "The Italian Job"
F. Gary Gray is recognized as one of the industry’s most prolific and versatile directors.
Entrepreneur, Investor, Activist, Producer, CEO of MACRO
Charles King is the founder and CEO of MACRO,
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.