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Science Communicator & Molecular Biologist Known as "Raven the Science Maven"; Founder, STEMbassy

Raven Baxter, Ph.D., aka Dr. Raven the Science Maven is an internationally.

Co-Founder of Detroit's The TEN Nail Bar; Founder of She Who Dares, Which Empowers Women to Grow Personally & Professionally

An entrepreneur, investor, and speaker, Kelli M. Coleman is multi-hyphenate with a passion for building business and empowering other women along the way.

Founding Member of The Goo Goo Dolls

John Joseph Theodore Rzeznikis an American songwriter, lead guitarist, vocalist and producer.

Maame Biney

Short Track Speedskater; First Black Woman on a U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team

Born in Accra, Ghana, Maame Biney moved to the United States when she was five after her father emigrated.

Director of Policy Research at AI Now

Rashida Richardson is a lawyer, researcher and the Director of Policy Research at AI Now Institute at NYU.

Founder & Chief Experience Officer of curlBOX, The First Monthly Subscription Service for Naturally Curly Hair; Public Relations Expert

An astute businesswoman who unapologetically pursues excellence in all she does.

Founder/CEO of Wondros & Filmmaker

At the vanguard of the collective intelligence community, Jesse Dylan is the founder and CEO of Wondros.

Correspondent for "Vice News Tonight"; Professional Documentary/Fashion Photographer

Alzo Slade is a correspondent for "VICE News Tonight," the Emmy Award-winning nightly newscast from VICE Media and HBO. Since joining VICE News in 2018.

Integrative Physician, Meditation Teacher, #1 Best-Selling Author, International TEDx Speaker & Founder of EntreVie

Dr. Andrea Pennington is an integrative physician, acupuncturist, and bestselling author.

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American R&B Recording Artist and Entertainer

Monica Denise Brown, professionally known as Monica, is an American R&B recording artist and entertainer.

Fashion Designer & Wardrobe Stylist

Ashaka Givens is a fashion designer, wardrobe stylist, and milliner. She appeared in the 2019 documentary She Did That, an in-depth look at Black women entrepreneurs.

Musician & Host of "Ink Master"; Best Known as a member of Jane's Addiction and former member of Red Hot Chili Peppers

Dave Navarro is a member of the alternative band Jane's Addiction.

Consultant, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Criminal & Civil Attorney

Isaac Wright, Jr. is an American lawyer, entrepreneur.

Educator, Civil Rights Activist & Founder of The Algebra Project

Though he avoided publicity and rarely spoke to large audiences, Robert Parris Moses became one of the most influential.

Disney Channel Actress & Singer; Best Known for "Liv and Maddie" & "Descendants"

Cameron teamed up with fellow Liv and Maddie cast member Ryan McCartan to form a pop group called the Girl.

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Actor Best Known for the Conspiracy Thriller

Omar Epps stars in USA Network’s new conspiracy thriller SHOOTER as Isaac Johnson

Record Producer, DJ, Actor & Comedian

DJ Jazzy Jeff was born in West Philadelphia and developed a love of music at an early age.

Founder of Turning AI; Technology, Business & Ethics Consultant

As a consultant at the intersection of technology, business and ethics, Juliette Powell has advised large.

Three-Time Grammy Award Winner, Singer-Songwriter, Coach on "The Voice," Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur

A three-time GRAMMY® Award winner, Gwen Stefani has achieved global success as a performer, songwriter, frontwoman.

Former NFL Running Back for the Atlanta Falcons

Todd Gurley II is a six-season NFL veteran as a running back for the Atlanta Falcons.

Montell Jordan

Pastor, Artist & Author

The Billboard Top Ten songs chart for 1995 contains the following names: Coolio, TLC.

Journalist, Author of "Warriors Don't Cry" & Member of the "Little Rock Nine"

Melba Pattillo Beals was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941. Her parents were divorced when she was seven, and her mother and grandmother.

Executive Director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University School of Law

Justin Hansford is a Howard University School of Law Professor of Law.

Irish Singer-Songwriter; Speaker on Organized Religion, Women's Rights, Suicide & Child Abuse

Shuhada Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor) is an Irish singer-songwriter. Her debut album, "The Lion and the Cobra.

Sheila C. Johnson

Entrepreneur, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts

Sheila Crump Johnson is an American businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels.

Co-Host, Food Network's "The Kitchen"

While Sunny was growing up and traveling the world as an Army brat.

Since launching World Café in 1991, Dye has served as the host of this nationally acclaimed show, now syndicated on more than 185 public radio stations across the United States.

Join host David Dye for an eclectic mix of new and familiar music along with in studio performances.

Monica Pearson

First Female & African-American News Anchor in Atlanta

Monica Kaufman Pearson is the first woman and first minority to anchor the daily evening news in Atlanta

Broadcast Television Weather Anchor.

Lonnie Quinn is the chief weathercaster for CBS 2 News in New York.

Social & Climate Justice Advocate

Zelalem Adefris is a public health professional with a passion for addressing racial health and wealth disparities.

Professor, Arizona State University Global Institute of Sustainability; Director, "Carbon Nation"

Peter Byck is the director, producer and writer of "Carbon Nation." Byck has also just joined the faculty at Arizona State University.

Valerie B. Jarrett

Civic Leader, New York Times Best-Selling Author & Former Senior Advisor to President Obama

Valerie Jarrett is Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of the Barack Obama Foundation.

Singer, Songwriter, & Actor; Lead Singer of Huey Lewis and the News

Huey Lewis is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He sings lead and plays harmonica for his band, Huey Lewis and the News.

First Black Mayor of Eastpointe, Michigan

Monique Owens, a former DPD officer, 11-year sheriff’s deputy who has served as a community volunteer.

Environmental Activist, Author, and Journalist

David Helvarg is Executive Director of Blue Frontier (bluefront.org), an ocean conservation and policy group, an accomplished public speaker.

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Self Care & Wellness Activist, Psychiatrist, Author of "The Courageous Classroom

Dr. Janet Taylor is a Community Psychiatrist and Executive Coach in Sarasota, Florida.

Actor Known for "Gossip Girl" & Netflix's "You"

Penn Badgley is an actor known for playing Dan Humphrey on "Gossip Girl" and Joe Goldberg in Netflix's "You."

President, CEO & Chief Antagonist of A Sales Guy Inc.

Keenan is A Sales Guy Inc’s CEO/President and Chief Antagonist. With more than 20 years of experience in sales leadership and leading sales teams.

Annette Gordon-Reed

Professor of American Legal History at Harvard Law School & Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author

Annette Gordon-Reed is a Professor of History in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University,

Anti-Sex Trafficking Activist, Author & Founder of Breaking Free

Vednita Carter, founder and executive Director of Breaking Free, has extensive experience in developing and planning programs for women.

Writer, Author

Mateo Askaripour debut novel, "BLACK BUCK", was an instant New York Times bestseller.

Singer Known for "Thank U Next" & "God is a Woman"

Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.

Alternative '90s Band, "Hey Jealousy"

Taking their name from a caption on a W.C. Fields photo, Gin Blossoms signed a record deal with A&M and recorded their first EP “Up And Crumbling” in 1991.

Founder & Chef at SALTBOX Seafood Joint

Chef Ricky Moore – the self-professed evangelist of North Carolina seafood.

Maurice Ashley

First African-American Chess Grandmaster; Author, Puzzle Inventor & Motivational Speaker

Maurice Ashley lives his passion. Through his love for chess, he not only made history

Alternative Rock Band Known for their Single "Everybody Talks"

Neon Trees is an American alternative rock band from Provo, Utah, with origins in Murrieta, California.

Founder & CEO of Wellness For the Culture Organization; Workshop Facilitator; Author

As an accomplished therapist, workshop facilitator, panelist, board member and author.

One of the Nation’s Leading Innovators, Provocateurs, & Thought Leaders on African American Youth, Youth Activism, & Youth Development; PhD, Author & Professor

Shawn Ginwright, PhD is one of the nation’s leading innovators, provocateurs.

Lisa Price

Founder & President of Carol's Daughter

From humble beginnings in her Brooklyn kitchen, Founder & President of Carol’s Daughter

Singer-Songwriter; Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness; Former Front Man of Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin; Survivor of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Andrew McMahon is a singer/songwriter. He was the vocalist, pianist and primary songwriter for the bands Something Corporate.