April Ryan

White House Correspondent, MSNBC Political Analyst, D.C. Bureau Chief for TheGrio & Author

Kimberly Bryant

Founder & CEO of Ascend Ventures & Black Innovation Lab; Founder of Black Girls CODE

Beverly Tatum

Best-Selling Author, Higher Education Leadership & Race Relations Expert, President Emerita of Spelman College

Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations ...

Malcolm London

Young Poet, Educator, Activist & TED Speaker Known For "High School Training Ground"

Phaedra Parks

Producer, Entertainment Attorney & Cast Member of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta"

Jason Collins

First Openly Gay Player In Major League Sports; Retired NBA Player; Equality Advocate

Staceyann Chin

Spoken Word Poet, Performing Artist & LGBTQ+ Rights Political Activist

Michael Eric Dyson

MSNBC Political Analyst, Former Host of NPR's "The Michael Eric Dyson Show" & Best-Selling Author

DeVon Franklin

Award-Winning Producer, New York Times Bestselling Author & Motivational Speaker

Clarence B. Jones

Former Adviser & Speechwriter for Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Tererai Trent

Internationally Recognized Voices for Quality Education and Women’s Empowerment; Oprah Winfrey's "All-Time Favorite Guest"

Thurl Bailey

Former NBA Player & Broadcast Analyst

Pedro Noguera

Professor of Education, Founder of the Center for the Transformation of Schools UCLA

Terry McMillan

New York Times Best-Selling Author Known for "Waiting to Exhale" & "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"

Michael Yo

Actor, Stand-up Comedian & Two-Time Emmy Nominee

Mike Singletary

Head Coach for the Memphis Express; Former Professional Football Player and Coach

Muggsy Bogues

Former NBA All-star for the Charlotte Hornets

Herman "Herm" Edwards

Former Arizona State Head Football Coach, Former ESPN Football Analyst, NFL Head Coach and Player

Fonzworth Bentley

Musician, Author and TV personality; MTV's "From G's to Gents"

Coach Ken Carter

Coach, Author, Educator & Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"