Frank Stitt III

Born and bred in Alabama, Frank Stitt III has almost single-handedly raised the consciousness of cooks in the Deep South, said Southwest Airlines' Spirit magazine.

Caleb Castille

Football Player and Actor in "Woodlawn"

Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr.

Civil Rights Movement Leader, Minister, Educator, and Lecturer

Rick and Bubba

Hosts of "The Rick and Bubba Show"

Gil & Renee Beavers

Authors, Lifestyle Strategists, Couples Coach & Podcast Host of RICH RELATIONSHIPS, “Share Your Love Story”

Chris Hastings

Chef and Owner of Hot and Hot Fish Club, James Beard Best Chef Nominee

Ashlee Ammons and Kerry Schrader

Mother-Daughter Black, Female, Tech Team

Kecia M. Thomas

Dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Arts and Sciences

Donny Ingram

Author, Motivational Speaker, Performance Coach and Founder of Ingram Management Group

Michael Waddell

Star of "Bone Collector" on the Outdoor Channel; Hunting Enthusiast

Debi Trumbull

Speaker, Author, Consultant, Workshop Leader.

Meagan O'Nan

Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Author & Vulnerable Storytelling Expert

Held And Free: Coming Out of Your Story

Joanne Bland

Civil & Human Rights Activist

Rick A. Morris

Radio Host, Motivation Expert, Author, PPM Guru

Laurie Dhue

Chief Brand Officer at Recovery Education; Former News Anchor & Media Consultant

Richard Grehalva

Bestselling Author, Speaker, Consultant, Trainer, Coach and Founder of The Mindset Performance Strategies Framework

Morris Dees

Legendary Civil Rights Activist and Co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center

Mallory Hytes Hagan, Miss America

Miss America 2013, Mallory Hagan speaks on two topics: Child Abuse Prevention and The #BodyPositive Movement

Camille Bennett

Social Entrepreneur, Activist & Black Feminist

Eunice Elliott

Comedian, Journalist, Writer, Actress, Podcast Host and Social Commentator