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Veteran Political Strategist, Best-Selling Author & Former Interim Chair of the Democratic National Committee

Judy Smith

America's Premier Crisis Management Expert; Inspiration for ABC's "Scandal"

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Dominique Dawes

Three-time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner

Julianne Malveaux

Economist, Author & Political Commentator; President Emerita of Bennett College for Women

Robin Givens

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Dr. Bernice King

Minister, Attorney, Author & Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Kevin Powell

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Brian Holloway

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Herman "Herm" Edwards

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

Kimberly Bryant

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

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Broadcaster, Author, Publisher, Advocate, and Philanthropist

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Bertice Berry

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Coach Ken Carter

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

Farrah Gray

Celebrity Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of "Reallionaire"

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Frans Johansson

Innovation Expert & Author of "The Medici Effect"

Giancarlo Esposito

African-Italian American Actor, Director, Producer; Best Known for his Role as Gustavo "Gus" Fring on AMC's Breaking Bad

Majora Carter

Real Estate Developer, Peabody Award-Winning Broadcaster & Urban Revitalization Strategy Consultant

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