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No one defies stereotypes, generalizations, or clichés more than Dr. Bertice Berry. Growing up poor in Wilmington, Delaware, the sixth of seven children.

Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen was born on November 21, 1985, and grew up in Mission, British Columbia.

Reggie D. Ford is the author of the bestselling book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction.

Anthony Iton, M.D., J.D., MPH is Senior Vice President for Programs & Partnerships at The California Endowment

Platinum Recording Artist, Trina, continues to be a catalyst in Hip Hop since her introduction.

The young Costner wrote poetry, sang in a Baptist choir, excelled at baseball and built his own canoe.

Director Robert Kenner has won several awards and garnered rave reviews for his documentary work exposing.

Joia A. Crear-Perry, MD, FACOG is a physician, policy expert, thought leader and advocate for transformational justice.

Angela Glover Blackwell is Founder in Residence at PolicyLink, the organization she started in 1999.

The definition of grace, style, and sultry southern savoir-faire, Phaedra was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. She earned a Bachelors of Arts with honors from Wesleyan College in Macon,…

Before the summer of 2011 Daria Musk was a young singer/songwriter with big dreams, an entrepreneurial streak.

Comedians, actors, and writers, the Lucas Brothers (Keith and Kenny Lucas) continue their rise as two of the freshest.

Diamond Stylz is one of the premier voices of the millennial black trans community.

Cher Lloyd is an English singer, songwriter, rapper, and model. Lloyd rose to fame in 2010 when she finished fourth in the seventh.

Adewale Troutman, M.D., M.P.H., M.A., president of the American Public Health Association (APHA).

Natasha Rothwell is currently a series regular and co-producer on Issa Rae's Peabody Award- winning HBO series Insecure.

Ifeoma Ozoma is the Founder and Principal of Earthseed, a consulting firm advising individuals, organizations.

Texas guitarist Gary Clark Jr. has been compared to music icons like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix.

Acknowledged by Forbes Magazine amongst the world’s youngest and most impactful individuals in the field of science.

From the youth to the corporate world, Thurl Bailey inspires others to win whatever the odds or disappointments.

Adam Richman grew up in the food Mecca of New York City and began his love affair with food early.

One of today’s most internationally recognized voices for quality education and women’s empowerment.

Stephan Jenkins is lead singer and guitarist for the Third Eye Blind, a San Francisco-based alt-rock group Jenkins founded in the early 90s.

Lola Adedokun is the Executive Director of the Aspen Global Innovators Group at the Aspen Institute.

Dr. Erkeda has the prescription to impact many of life's questions.  

Charlyne Yi is an actress, comedian, musician, painter who has performed in numerous shows at The Steve Allen Theatre.

Houghton recorded a solo project, which is his most personal effort to date. The album, The Power of One, challenges people to change the world.

Michael S. Regan is an American environmental regulator. In 2020, President-Elect Joe Biden nominated Regan for the position of Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. If confirmed, Regan will become the first…

Octavia Goredema is an award-winning author, career coach and speaker.

Fortt is the creator of Fortt Knox, a digital show he launched in 2016 that features in-depth 1:1 interviews with founders, CEOs.

Danny Koker, a self-taught mechanic, television producer, hot rod and motorcycle enthusiast and musician, is the owner

Linda Darling-Hammond is the Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education Emeritus at Stanford University and founding president of the Learning Policy Institute.

Actor, producer, host, and entrepreneur Tamera Mowry-Housley is quickly becoming a Hollywood powerhouse.

Anthony Frasier is a digital strategist, tech entrepreneur, author, and public speaker. A Newark, NJ native, Anthony has a long history of mentoring.

Under the Streetlamp was founded by Michael Ingersoll, who starred as Nick Massi of the Four Seasons in Jersey Boys.

Since 2007, Stephen Satterfield has spent his career redefining food and beverage as means of organizing.

T.J. Holmes is an award-winning journalist and nationally recognized television personality.

Wayans is most fondly remembered for his three seasons as writer and co-star

Leland Wayne, professionally known as Metro Boomin, is an American record producer from St. Louis, Missouri.

Melissa Creary, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management.

Robertson has been an all-time all-star at every level from high school to the National Basketball Association.

Andre Koen is an energetic presenter, a powerful communicator, and a dynamic teacher.

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is a fascinating blend of modern historian, cultural worker, and public employee.

Jessie Pavelka is an experienced speaker on the topics of health and wellness – for individuals, groups, and organizations.

Tori Cooper is a health and equity advocate, community organizer, educator, published author.

Shabnam Mogharabi is an entertainment entrepreneur, author, and journalist with more than 15 years.

Doreen Ketchens is an American jazz clarinetist who performs Dixieland and Trad Jazz. She has performed at concert halls.

Staceyann Chin is a spoken word poet, actor, and performing artist. She is the author of the new poetry collection.

Marian L. Heard is the president and chief executive officer of Oxen Hill Partners.

Spirit Tawfiq is an Antiracism Educator & founder of Roots of the Spirit, an organization created to uproot racism through Storytelling.