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Deval Patrick served two terms as the 71st governor of Massachusetts. An accomplished executive, passionate leader and gifted orator, Deval Patrick will capture—and hold—the attention of any audience.

Political leader, voting rights activist, entrepreneur, and three-time New York Times bestselling author of While Justice Sleeps, Our Time is Now, and Lead from the Outside, Stacey Abrams made history and captured the nation's…

Musician, Performer, Songwriter, Arranger, Music Producer, Music Supervisor, TV Producer, Actor, Director, Broadway Producer, TV and Film Composer, and Live Event Producer, International DJ, Activist, Historian, Teacher, member of the…

Dusty Baker’s record-setting career as a Major League Baseball manager is legendary- Dusty was the first National League manager to earn "Manager of the Year" honors three times.

Chad is a former tech entrepreneur turned writer and creator. Chad started his career at Google working around the world from Silicon Valley to New York to London, then took…

Marcus Samuelsson is the acclaimed chef behind many restaurants worldwide including Red Rooster Harlem, Red Rooster Shoreditch, and Marcus B&P. Samuelsson was the youngest person to ever receive a three-star…

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…

Few individuals ever become iconic enough to be known by one name—Shaq. A revered cultural icon, Shaquille O’Neal is best known for an NBA career spanning nearly two decades and earning…

Barack H. Obama is the 44th President of the United States. Few presidents have walked a more improbable path to the White House.

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…

Tabitha Brown satisfies the hunger of millions with her unique approach to veganism and her wholesome, comedic personality on the daily. She is a home base for learning new recipes,…

Iddris Sandu is an architectural technologist who has revolutionized the convergence of entertainment and technology. Learning how to code at the age of 13, Sandu has consulted for some of…

Over the course of her career, Netflix Global Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma “Boz” Saint John has earned a formidable reputation as a trailblazing brand and marketing executive and genuine change…

Charles M. Blow is an Op-Ed columnist at The New York Times, where his column appears on Mondays and Thursdays. Mr. Blow’s columns tackle hot-button issues such as social justice, racial equality,…

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett was the scientific lead of the Vaccine Research Center’s coronavirus team at the U.S. National Institutes of Health where she studied coronavirus biology and vaccine development. Those…

Naomi Ackie has just landed the iconic role of Whitney Houston in the upcoming biopic film I Wanna Dance with Somebody which will be directed by Stella Meghie for Sony.

LaKeith Stanfield is an American actor and rapper. Stanfield made his feature film debut in the 2013 independent drama Short Term 12, for which he was nominated for an Independent Spirit…

Leyna Bloom is an actress, model, dancer and activist. She first gained notoriety in the New York City ballroom community for her contributions to the House of Miyake-Mugler.

Hailing from Houston, Texas, Liza Koshy describes herself as “just a little brown girl with big dreams” (she is half Indian and half Caucasian), but she is just being modest. Liza…

Lynn Nottage is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and a screenwriter. She is the first female playwright to win the Pulitzer for Drama twice. Her plays have been produced widely in…

Alex Rodriguez is a businessman and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp.

Brian stars as his Critics Choice Award-nominated character, "Alfred 'Paper Boi' Miles" on the Peabody and Emmy-Award winning FX show, Atlanta, created and written by Donald Glover. On the film front, he was in…

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…

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native.  She is a founder of Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank for coastal cities, and co-creator…

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…

Known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Ms. Opal Lee was present on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act bill that established June…

Patrisse Cullors is a New York Times bestselling author, educator, artist and abolitionist from Los Angeles, CA. Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Patrisse has been on…

Kenya Barris is an award-winning writer, producer, and director whose innovative approach to comedy has firmly cemented his place as one of Hollywood’s great modern storytellers.

Maurice Harris is a Los Angeles based artist who is best known as the visionary behind Bloom & Plume, a bespoke floral design studio located in Echo Park. Maurice's unique…

Dr. Ivan Joseph inspires people and teams to achieve more than they dreamed. Ivan is proof that when we help others succeed, we succeed too. His TEDx Talk has over…

Morgan Simianer is an American athlete, cheerleader, and breakout star from the hit Netflix docuseries Cheer. She became a fan favorite thanks to her perseverance, talent, close relationship with coach Monica…

An original Freedom Writer whose story is told in part in the 2007 hit movie, Freedom Writers, Manuel Scott has energized almost two million leaders, educators, volunteers, and students worldwide with…

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…

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.

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…

Caris LeVert is a shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers. Born and raised in Columbus, OH, Caris went on to attend the University of Michigan, where he led men’s basketball team to three…

Thando Dlomo is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California, where she received her Master of Science in Journalism. She is a Multimedia Journalist and Producer, born in…

Actor, producer, host, author and entrepreneur Tamera Mowry-Housley is taking Hollywood by storm. Named to Ebony magazine’s power 100 list, Tamera landed a coveted co-host spot on the syndicated multi-racial daytime talk…

Thomas Davis was formerly an outside linebacker for the Carolina Panthers. Drafted in the first round, 14th overall by the Panthers, Davis has overcome many challenges in his lengthy career.

Emmy and SAG nominated actor, musician, and writer Tituss Burgess is quickly emerging as one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile and dynamic performers, with his work in television, film, and…

Sanaa Lathan is an actor, director, producer, and activist, well-known for starring in such hit films as Love & Basketball, The Best Man and Best Man Holiday, Brown Sugar, Alien vs. Predator, and Nappily Ever…

Resilience. Resolute. Fighter. These are the words most often used to describe Richards-Ross, words that now serve as the foundation for a string of projects in the next chapter of…

Todrick Hall blends activism and art during a compelling live experience that inspires audiences to believe they can accomplish anything when they take control of their destinies.

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…

Saqun Barkleoy, is a running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football at Penn State for three seasons, running for 3,843 yards…

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…

Nia DaCosta is a writer and director from Brooklyn, New York. She has written and directed projects for stage, film and new media platforms. Her debut feature Little Woods, developed through the…

Steven Canals is the Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning co-creator, executive producer, director, and writer of the FX drama series, POSE.

One of the five original supermodels, Naomi Campbell was born in London and caught her break when she was 15 years old. She has graced the covers of more than…

At 24-years-old, CHIKA has established a track record of actively using her platform to advocate inclusivity and challenge societal norms regarding race, gender, mental health, and body image