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Feminist, Social Activist, Professor & Writer

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Playwright & Novelist

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Multimedia Journalist & Commentator

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

Donna Brazile

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

Kemba Smith

Criminal Justice Advocate, Author of "Poster Child," Abuse Survivor

Ebony Utley

Hip-Hop, Pop Culture & Race Expert

Rose Mapendo

Humanitarian / Activist / Congolese Genocide Survivor

Cheryl Brown Henderson

Founding President of the Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence & Research

Dr. Tererai Trent

Internationally Recognized Voices for Quality Education and Women’s Empowerment; Oprah Winfrey's "All-Time Favorite Guest"

Beverly Bond

Founder & CEO of Black Girls Rock!

Danita Patterson

Danita Patterson is founding president and principal content developer of Destiny Unlimited, Inc., a family entertainment company that develops innovative film, television and new media content.

Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders

Former Surgeon General of the United States

S. Lenise Wallace, PhD

Motivational speaker; Professor & Communication Professional

Sophia Nelson

Award-winning Author & Journalist; On-Air Commentator for CNN

Jasmine Guy

Actress of Stage & Screen

C. Vivian Stringer

Former Rutgers University Women's Basketball Coach

Kahi Lee

High-profile Interior Designer / TV Host

Jeanette Jenkins

Founder & President of The Hollywood Trainer Fitness Company

Immaculée Ilibagiza

Author, "Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust"

Wanda Herndon

Former Senior VP of Global Communications for Starbucks

Malaak Compton

Activist & Philanthropist

Dr. Brenda Combs, Ed.D.

Ambassador of Inspiration

Harriette Cole

Founder of Dreamleapers, Media Trainer, Leadership Coach, Best-Selling Author, Nationally Syndicated Advice Columnist & Diversity Coach

Dr. Crystal Kuykendall

Education, Leadership & Public Service Expert; Former Director of National Alliance of Black School Educators

Venus Williams

Professional Tennis Player, Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Equal Pay Activist, Author & Entrepreneur

Alice Walker

Pulitzer Prize & National Book Award-Winning Author; Best Known for "The Color Purple"

Aisha Tyler

Actress & Comedian

Sheryl Swoopes

3-Time WNBA MVP & Olympic Gold Medalist

Ursula Rucker

Spoken Word Artist