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Political Analyst, Sexual Assault Awareness Advocate & Author of "The End of White Politics"

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Poet, Spoken Word Artist & Media Personality Known for HBO's "Insecure;" Anti-Smoking Activist

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Feminist, Social Activist, Professor & Writer

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Writer, Filmmaker & Black Studies Scholar; Founder of BYP100

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Emmy Award-Winning Creator of ABC's "Abbott Elementary;" Writer, Actress & Stand-Up Comedian

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MSNBC Correspondent, Political Author & Host of "The ReidOut"

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Jamilah Lemieux

Writer, Cultural Critic, Columnist at Slate, Co-Host of "Mom & Dad Are Fighting" Podcast

Ellen McGirt

Senior Editor at Fortune Magazine & "RaceAhead" Columnist

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Maya L. Harris

Influential Voice at the Intersection of Politics, Public Policy & Civil Rights; Former Campaign Chairwoman for Kamala Harris's 2020 Presidential Bid

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Emmy Award-Winning Comedian & Bestselling Author; Former Host of "The Daily Show"

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

Dr. Bernice King

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

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Poet, Educator & Best-Selling Author

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Bestselling Author; Women Empowerment, Mental Health & Working Parents Advocate; #1 Global Voice For Working Moms

Cassandra Worthy

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Executive Director of "Equality for HER", Activist & Mental Health Advocate

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Award-Winning Actress Known for "Black-ish," Youth Advocate & Voting Activist

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