Najwa Zebian

Activist, Author, Poet & Educator

The Only Constant: A Guide to Embracing Change and Leading an Authentic Life

Michael Levy

Author, Poet, Philosopher & Talk Show Host

Elisa Fortise Christensen

Author, Poet & Motivational Speaker

Imani McGee-Stafford

WNBA Player, Mental Health Advocate, Poet & Self-Described Unicorn

Marc Bamuthi Joseph

Writer, Spoken Word Artist, Activist & Cultural Strategist

Tamekia MizLadi Smith

Spoken Word Artist, Known as "The Singing Speaking Poet"

Aisha Fukushima

Performance Lecturer, Justice Strategist, Facilitator, Vocalist & Founder of RAPtivism

Intersectionality matters: Aisha Fukushima at TEDxWhitmanCollege

Morgan Jerkins​

Contributing Editor at Catapult & Author of "This Will Be My Undoing"

Ross Gay

American Poet and Professor; Finalist for National Book Award

aja monet

Award-Winning Performance Poet, Educator, Social Justice Activist, Lyricist & Vocalist

Natalie Diaz

Award-Winning Native American Poet & Author of "When My Brother Was an Aztec"

Sunni Patterson

Spiritual Musician & Poet

Daniel Alarcón

Assistant Professor of Broadcast Journalism at Columbia University; Author Known for "At Night We Walk in Circles" & "Lost City Radio"

Malcolm London

Young Poet, Educator, Activist & TED Speaker Known For "High School Training Ground"

Staceyann Chin

Spoken Word Poet, Performing Artist & LGBTQ+ Rights Political Activist

Suzan Shown Harjo

Cheyenne-Holdulgee Muscogee Activist, Poet, Writer, Lecturer & Curator

Fulfilling Her Promise: Museums Honor Native Rights Advocate Suzan Harjo

Sonia Sanchez

Renowned Scholar, Poet, Playwright & Activist

David Hyner

Professional Speaker, "The Massive Goal Principle"

Pat Williams

Motivational Speaker & Sports Executive; Senior Vice President of the NBA’s Orlando Magic

Dave Pelzer

Counselor, Comedian & Expert on Foster Care, Resilience, and Personal Growth; Bestselling Author of "A Child Called 'It'"