Ruha Benjamin

Sociology & African American Studies Scholar; Author of "People's Science" and "Race After Technology"

Imagination: A Manifesto

Charles Blow

Visual Op-Ed Columnist for The New York Times; CNN Contributor & NY Times Best-Selling Author of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones"

Charles Payne

Founder, CEO and Chief Analyst of Wall Street Strategies; FOX News Contributor.

Tyler James Williams

Actor Best Known for "Abbott Elementary," "Everybody Hates Chris" & "The Walking Dead"

Katori Hall

Playwright, Journalist & Actress

Dee Rees

Award-Winning Writer & Director Known for "Pariah"

Amber Rose

Model, Recording Artist and Actor

Brittney Grimes

Writer, Poet, Motivational Speaker, Violinist & Published Author

S. Epatha Merkerson

Actress; Best known for her role as Lt. Anita Van Buren on the acclaimed hit drama "Law & Order"

Robin Thede

Executive Producer, Writer & Star of HBO's "A Black Lady Sketch Show"; Former Host of BET's "The Rundown with Robin Thede"

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

Keith R. Wyche

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

Malik Yoba

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

Bomani Jones

Emmy Award-Winning Sports Commentator

Reverend Al Sharpton

Baptist Minister, Political, Civil Rights & Social Justice Activist

Ja Rule

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

Angela Simmons

Reality TV Star, Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur

Ozzie Newsome

First African-American NFL General Manager; Hall-of-Fame NFL Player