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Futurist Comedian, Writer & Cultural Critic
Baratunde Thurston holds space for hard and complex conversations with his blend of humor, wisdom, and compassion.
Activist, Television Host, Media Personality, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Real Housewives of Atlanta Cast Member
Porsha Williams is known for her comedic verve and quick-witted screen presence, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star has emerged as one of the most prominent celebrity voices against police…
Award-winning Medical Writer & Editor
As a medical ethicist, Harriet Washington has a unique and courageous voice and deconstructs the politics around medical issues.
Founder & CEO of Walker & Company Brands
Tristan Walker is the Founder & CEO of Walker & Company Brands. Walker also serves on the Foot Locker, Inc. and Shake Shack, Inc.
Spoken Word Poet and Winner of America's Got Talent (Season 15)
Winner of Season 15 of America’s Got Talent, Brandon Leake is a spoken word poet and an artistic visionary.
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.” -…
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.
Arthur Ashe Courage Award Winner & Boxer
Bozella candidly discusses his tragic story of injustice and the perseverance, courage and faith that led to his long overdue exoneration.
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…
Prodigy
Zaila Avant-garde is amulti-talented powerhouse, with success springing from all her endeavours -and all before the ninth grade.
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
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Podcast Host & Professional Troublemaker
Luvvie Ajayi Jones is what happens when you blindly follow doing what you love without expectation.
NYT Bestselling Author, Host, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man & Emmy Award-winning Fox Sports Analyst
Emmanuel Acho is a Fox Sports Analyst, Co-Host, FS1 Speak for Yourself and Host/Producer of the Emmy Award-Winning Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, a web series focused on driving an open, difficult,…
Grammy Award-Winning Music Artist & Pop Culture Icon
As an award-winning music artist, iconic performer, and adored television personality.
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…
President and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments & Chairman of DreamWorks Animation
Mellody Hobson has been the Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, LLC, an investment management firm, since 2019 and President and Director since 2000. She has also served as Chair of the…
Engineer, Former NASA Astronaut & Former NFL Wide Receiver
Leland Melvin is an engineer, educator, former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver.
Future NBA Hall of Famer and ESPN NBA Analyst
Vince Carter a former professional NBA basketball star. He primarily played the shooting guard and small forward positions, but occasionally played power forward later in his career. Carter was an…
Comedian and Winner of the Stand-Up NBC 2015
Offering a fresh and honest perspective that’s rare to find, Dulcé Sloan is one of TimeOut LA's Top Comics to Watch for 2017 and the Winner of the 2016 Big…
Award-Winning Poet & National Book Award Finalist
Claudia Rankine is one of the nation’s most interesting and powerful voices on race in America today. Her work spans various genres, including visual arts and the essay, and draws…
Best-Selling Author, Expert on Creativity and Innovation, Agent for Social Change
Kevin Carroll is the founder of Kevin Carroll Katalyst/LLC and the author of three highly successful books, Rules of the Red Rubber Ball, What’s Your Red Rubber Ball?! and The…
Award-Winning Spoken Word, Hip-Hop, Activist, Motivational and Keynote Speaker
Theo E. J. Wilson , also known by his poet handle, “Lucifury,” is a modern Renaissance Man. His natural knack for artistic expression had him dabbling in, and even mastering…
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…
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…
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…
Astonish the crowds with feats of acrobatic prowess that are, honestly, unbelievable
They don't sing or play an instrument, but they are the most popular act on Memphis' legendary music mecca, Beale Street. While music blares from the clubs all around them,…
Actor-Director, National Motivational Speaker, Founder & President of the Young Center for Academic & Cultural Enrichment
William Allen Young prolific skills and reputation as the former #1 College Speaker in the Nation’ are legendary among American students of forensics speech. Today, his powerful and transforming presentations…
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…
Best-Selling Author of Best Sellers such as "Waiting to Exhale" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"
One of today's most important novelists, Terry McMillan has always written from an honest place, creating fresh, lively, and often poignant works that are enthralling and inspirational tonic for many…
Author, Educator, and Poet
Haki R. Madhubuti has been a pivotal figure in the development of a strong Black literary tradition, emerging from the Civil Rights era of the 60s and continuing to the…
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,…
MLK Performer, Motivational Speaker, Gospel Comedian and VoiceOver Artist
You would think you were listening to a recording of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking. Some even say Rev. Stephon Ferguson channels the spirit of Dr. King. Among them…
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…
Grammy Nominated Soul Trio from NC
J. Vito, Tony Lelo, and 2E are a trio on North Carolina natives known as The Hamiltones. The group started as background vocalist for Grammy winning soul singer Anthony Hamilton.…
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…
Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue; Judge on Bravo's "Project Runway"; Author of "More than Enough"
Elaine Welteroth is an award-winning journalist, author and former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue. Throughout her magazine career, Welteroth broke new ground as the youngest person and the second African-American to…
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…
Educator, Entrepreneur, and Human Rights Activist/Advocate
Monica Lewis-Patrick is an educator, entrepreneur, and human rights activist/advocate. She has served as Director of Community Outreach & Engagement since 2009. She was unanimously elected by the Board to…
Dr. Helen Powell-Stoddart is a board-certified physician of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She began her career at Oakwood University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree studying Biology and…
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,…
Super Bowl XLVI Champion. On Air Talent for FS1 & ESPN
Chris Canty Canty is a Super Bowl-champion former defensive tackle. He spent 11 years in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys.
Six-Time Pro Bowl Retired NFL Quarterback
A first round draft pick in 1999 by the Philadelphia Eagles, and the second player overall, Donovan McNabb has raised the bar with superstar accomplishments on and off the playing…
NFL Quarterback & Activist
Colin Kaepernick is a football quarterback who is currently a free agent. Kaepernick played college football for the University of Nevada in Reno, where he was named the Western Athletic…
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…
Television Host & Culture Expert on the Emmy-winning Netflix Reboot of Queer Eye
Television Host and Culture Expert on the Emmy-winning Netflix reboot of Queer Eye, Karamo Brown says that the key to his success is tapping into the many facets of his…
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…
Social Activist & Founder of the Me Too Movement
Tarana Burke shares the story behind the genesis of the viral 2017 TIME Person Of The Year-winning ‘me too.’ Movement, and gives strength and healing to those who have experienced…