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

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Donna Brazile

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

Gabby Douglas

First African-American to Win Olympic Gold Medal for Gymnastics; Author of New York Times Bestseller "Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of Faith"

Randi Zuckerberg

CEO & Founder of Zuckerberg Media; Bestselling Author; Business Radio Show Host

Spike Lee

Academy Award-Winning Writer, Producer, Actor & Director; Best Known for "BlacKkKlansman" & "Malcolm X"

Ava DuVernay

Academy Award-Nominated Director & Producer Known for "Selma," "13th" & "When They See Us"

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J.R. Martinez

Actor, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Advocate & Wounded U.S. Army Veteran

Laila Ali

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