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Social Entrepreneur, Educator, Founder & CEO of the Village Market
Affectionately known as “Dr. Key,” she moves businesses from sales to success, and inspires them to become doers,
Singer, Songwriter
Eric Benét is a contemporary R&B and neo-soul singer-songwriter and actor, who has received a total of four Grammy nominations.
Author & Professor of Pan-African Studies; Expert on Race, Gender, Class & Social Movements
Melina Abdullah is Professor and former Chair of Pan-African Studies at California State University.
Celebrity Stylist, Founder of Black Owned Everything
Zerina Akers is a fashion stylist who's worked with some of the biggest names in the industry..
Retired Police Officer & Inspiration for "BlacKkKlansman"
Ron Stallworth is a law enforcement veteran and the first black detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Licensed Psychologist; Food Relationship Strategist; Trauma Expert & Podcast Host
Dr. Ebony Butler's work as a Food Relationship Strategist....
Disability Activist & Founder of CrutchesAndSpice.com
Imani Barbarin is am a communications professional specializing in content creation, social media branding and marketing.
Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of HBCU 20x20
Nicole Tinson is the Founder and CEO of HBCU 20x20. Tinson is a Dillard (HBCU) and Yale University..
Educator, Businessman & Author
Dr. Adolph Brown, III works with schools and corporations around the world to implement best practices that support.
Founder & CEO of PlayVS
Delane Parnell is the Founder and CEO of PlayVS, the venture-backed startup building the infrastructure for high school esports.
Global Markets Editor, FOX Business Networ
Maria Bartiromo is the anchor of CNBC's "Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo" (M-F, 3-5 p.m. ET),
Co-Founder & Director of Strategy for For Oak Cliff
Through his nonprofit, For Oak Cliff, Xavier Henderson works to liberate his Southern Dallas Community..
Comedian, Writer, Activist & Correspondent for "The Daily Show"
Jaboukie Young-White is a comedian, writer and filmmaker from Chicago...
Astronaut, Military Fighter & Test Pilot
Frederick Gregory, Colonel, USAF (Ret.) is a former test pilot, NASA astronaut.
Psychologist, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant
Dr. Kira Hudson Banks has been working to support individuals and groups to understand themselves.
Actress, Christian Author, Healthy Living Advocate, Interior Designer, News Contributor & TV Host
Best known for her role as Dionne in the 1995 hit comedy Clueless, as well as many other movies and TV roles, actress Stacey Dash is a Christian, a mother.
World Record Breaking Gold Medal Olympian & Civil Rights Icon Famous for Black Power Salute at the Olympics
Tommie Smith began life quietly, born to Richard and Dora Smith on June 6, 1944 in Clarksville.
CEO of JONES, Nationally Known as one of “America’s Top Experts on Diversity”
Dr. Jones is an author, national speaker, and the C.E.O. of JONES, a firm that specializes in providing inclusion.
Academy Award-Winning Director Known for "12 Years a Slave" & "Widows"
Steven Rodney McQueen CBE is a British film director and screenwriter.
Co-Founder & Co-Owner of Brooklyn Restaurant The Crabby Shack
Fifi Bell-Clanton is a co-founder and co-owner of Brooklyn restaurant The Crabby Shack along with her business partner Gwen Woods.
Assistant Professor at Princeton University, Writer & Activist
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor writes and speaks on Black politics, social movements, and racial inequality in the United States.
Legal Fellow at African Services Committee & Founder Queer Black immigrant project (QBip)
Tsion Gurmu is the Legal Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), the nation’s first national immigrant.
Activist, Writer & Impact Advisor
Brea Baker is a skilled communications strategist and organizer who has been working.
Oncologist; Dedicated to Pursuing Equity & Empathy in Oncology Care
Shekinah Elmore, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor, researcher, and radiation oncologist at the University of North Carolina in Chapel.
Contemporary R&B Artist; Music Producer
New Jersey native Tone Stith is a contemporary R&B artist whose career.
Author & Wellness Consultant
Alex Elle is an author, certified breathwork coach, and Writing to Heal facilitator living in Maryland with her family.
Actor Best Known for his Role on "Community"
Danny Pudi is an American actor and comedian, best known for his role as Abed Nadir.
Entrepreneurship Coach, Host of "The Elayne Fluker Show" & "Support is Sexy" Podcast
Elayne Fluker is on a mission to remind unapologetically ambitious women that having it.
Co-Founder & Co-Owner of Brooklyn Restaurant The Crabby Shack
Gwen Woods is a co-founder and co-owner of Brooklyn restaurant The Crabby Shack along with her business partner Fifi Bell-Clanton.
Singer-Songwriter Who Has Worked With the Likes of Chris Brown, Brandy, Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys and Estelle
But today, she is perched atop a control board at Hollywood's famed Record Plant Studios
Certified School Psychologist, Motivational Speaker, Pan-Afrikanist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, National Independent Black Parent Association
Dr. Umar Abdullah-Johnson is an educator, psychologist, political scientist, and highly sought after motivational and informational speaker.
Author of "Black Man in a White Coat, A Doctor's Reflections on Race and Medicine"
Dr. Damon Tweedy is author of the New York Times bestseller "Black Man in a White Coat,"
Award-Winning Event Planner & Marketer; Experience Curator
With two decades of experience in event marketing, design, and production.
Renowned Civil Rights Attorney, Author of "Your Rights at the Work Place: The Things Your Boss Won’t Tell You"
Leo Terrell is a renowned Civil Rights Attorney, Author of "Your Rights at the Work Place.
Television & Stage Actor Best Known for Playing Young Yusef Salaam on "When They See Us"
Herisse made his acting debut in 2012 when he starred as Nate on the television series Go On.
Founder of LIT Brooklyn, A Luxury Hand-Poured Soy Wax Candle Company
Denequa Williams-Clarke is the founder of LIT Brooklyn, a luxury hand-poured soy wax candle company.
Author, Film Producer Known for "Hidden Colors" Series
Tariq Nasheed is an American film producer, pickup artist, and conspiracy theorist.
Spoken Word Poet, Performing Artist & Author
Amena Brown is a spoken word poet, performing artist, and event host whose work interweaves keep-it-real storytelling.
TV & Film Editor; Motion Graphics Designer
Darnell Stalworth is a TV & film editor and a motion graphics designer based out of New York City.
Founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks; Author & Activist
Marley Dias, the precocious and purpose-driven founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks.
Founder & President of Advertising for Humanity and the Charity Defense Council; Author of "Uncharitable" and "Charity Case"
Dan Pallotta is a builder of movements. He invented the multi-day charitable event industry with the AIDSRides and Breast Cancer 3-Days.
Co-Founder of Black Votes Matter & The Black Voters Matter Fund; Professional Moderator & Facilitator; Principal Owner of TruthSpeaks Consulting LLC
At the intersection of social justice, political empowerment, human development and the cultural arts one will find LaTosha Brown.
TV & Film Producer Known for "She Did That!" & "Released"
Brittany M. Stalworth is a New York City-based TV and film producer.
First Daughter of New York City, Social Justice Advocate, Activist, Substance Abuse Survivor
Chiara de Blasio is the first daughter of New York City. She attended the Beacon School in Hell's Kitchen,
Greek Composer
Yanni is a Greek composer, keyboardist, pianist, and music producer.
Founder & CEO at Advancing Health Equity
Dr. Uché Blackstock is a physician and thought leader on bias and racism in health care.
Emmy Award-Winning TV & Film Producer; Singer-Songwriter
Trizonna McClendon is an Emmy Award-winning television producer who has lent her talents to networks such as NBC, Bravo.
Pop and Classical Singer Who Has Sold Over 25 Million Records Worldwide
With his sixth album, "All That Echoes," Josh Groban has at once built on the touchstone artistry that has made him a global pop star


















































