Baratunde Thurston

Futurist Comedian, Writer & Cultural Critic

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Shirin Neshat

Iranian Visual Artist; Focuses on Social, Cultural & Religious Codes of Muslim Societies

The Future of Art According to Shirin Neshat

Jeremy Rifkin

Leading Global Technologist, Futurist, Authority on World Economic & Environmental Trends

Kevin Powell

Writer, Humanitarian, President of BK Nation

Ed Burns

Actor, Writer, Director, Producer; Author, “Independent Ed: Inside a Career of Big Dreams, Little Movies, and the Twelve Best Days of My Life”

Andrew Zimmern

Four-Time James Beard Award-Winning TV Personality, Chef, Writer & Teacher

Dr. Cornel West

Philosopher, Professor, Political Activist & Author of "Race Matters"; 2024 People's Party Presidential Candidate

Esmeralda Santiago

Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker; Bestselling Author of Historical & Transcultural Novels and Memoirs

Marcus Luttrell

Decorated Navy SEAL & Bestselling Author of "Lone Survivor"

Naveen Jain

Founder & CEO of Viome; Founder of Moon Express

Dan Savage

Advice Columnist & Host of the "Savage Lovecast" Podcast; LGBTQ Activist

John Cho

Actor Known for "Harold & Kumar" Series & "Star Trek" Reboot Series

Ben Vereen

Tony Award-Winning Entertainer

Aisha Tyler

Actress & Comedian

Russell Simmons

Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Ice-T

Rapper, Record Producer & Actor Known for "Law & Order: SVU"

Lisa Lampanelli

Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean; Standup Comedian; Actress; Equal Opportunity Offender

Cameron Sinclair

World-Class Visionary; Co-Founder of Architecture for Humanity

Ann Bancroft

Pioneering Polar Explorer; Educator & Dyslexia Advocate; Activist for Women & Girls

Sugar Ray Leonard

Legendary Sports Icon, Olympic Champion and Hall of Famer, Philanthropist, Bestselling Author & Television Personality