Peniel E. Joseph

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Speaker; Ethics and Political Values Expert; Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the University of Texas at Austin

Shane Ortega

The US Army's First Openly Trans Soldier

Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Engineer, Writer & Social Advocate

Mia Birdsong

Executive Director of Next River & Author, "How We Show Up"

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Nadia Lopez

Founding Principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy; Best-Selling Author; STEAM & Mental Health Advocate

Lauren Maillian

Co-Host of "Quit Your Day Job," Marketing & Branding Expert, Founder of an Award-Winning Wine Brand and Former Model Turned Serial Entrepreneur

Dr. Yaba Blay

Author, Professor & Producer; Leading Voice on Colorism and Global Skin Color Politics

Shelby Steele

Expert on Race Relations

Jurnee Smollett

Actress & Singer

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Physician, Work-Life Integration Researcher & Award-Winning Author

Keith R. Wyche

Practicing C-Suite Executive & Author Who Helps Companies Successfully Navigate Transition, Rapid Growth & Change

Redia Anderson

Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator, Author, Diversity & Inclusion Strategist

John Register

Paralympic Silver Medalist, Desert Storm Veteran & Change Management Expert; 2024 Top Global Leadership Speaker

Dr. Omékongo Dibinga

Professor, Author, Rapper, Passionate International Speaker on Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion

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Brad Daugherty

Former ESPN NCAA Basketball, NBA & NASCAR Analyst, Five-time NBA All-Star with the Cleveland Cavaliers & Part Owner of JTG Daugherty Racing

Doug Williams

Senior Advisor to Washington Commanders President; First African American Quarterback to Ever Play in a Superbowl

Susan Taylor

Former Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine; Most Influential Black Woman in Journalism

Quinton Aaron

Actor, Best-known for his portrayal of Michael Oher in the 2009 film "The Blind Side"

Mikki Williams

Executive Speech Coach & Transformational Storyteller

Briana Scurry

Legendary U.S. Goalkeeper, Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup Champion & Concussion Awareness Advocate

Adewale Troutman, MD, MPH, MA, CPH

President, American Public Health Association (APHA); Director, Public Health Leadership & Practice at University of South Florida

Malik Yoba

Actor Known for his NAACP Image Award-Winning Role in "New York Undercover"

Loni Love

Stand-up Comedian; Author of "Love Him or Leave Him But Don't get Stuck with the Tab"

Bomani Jones

Emmy Award-Winning Sports Commentator

Reverend Al Sharpton

Baptist Minister, Political, Civil Rights & Social Justice Activist

Karlous Miller

Comedian & Actor Featured on MTV's "Wild n' Out"

Ja Rule

Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Record Executive & Actor

Bershan Shaw

TV Personality, International Business Speaker, Diversity & Inclusion Trainer

Sara Lawrence Lightfoot

Sociologist, Educator & Author

Angela Simmons

Reality TV Star, Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur