Named to EBONY Magazine’s “Power 100” list of influential African Americans and PRWeek’s “40 Under 40” list, Alencia Johnson leads…

Ali Stroker received the 2019 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as ‘Ado Annie’…

Amy Nelson is the founder and CEO of The Riveter, a modern union of women and allies. A graduate of Emory…

From the board room, to film/TV sets and even the Obama White House, Angelica Ross is a leading figure of…

Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the…

Anthony Ervin is a four-time Olympic medalist, claiming the title of fastest person on the planet both in 2000, as…

Antonio A. Saunders is the Vice President of Program at Teach For America, shaping the strategy for leadership development and…

April Reign practiced law for over 15 years, with an emphasis on campaign finance law and reform, but her life…

Asha Rangappa is a Senior Lecturer at the Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs and a former Associate Dean…

Blair Imani is a critically-acclaimed historian, outspoken advocate and activist, and dynamic public speaker. The author of two historical books: Modern…

Bree Newsome Bas is an artist who drew national attention in 2015 when she climbed the flagpole in front of…

Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an activist, educator, writer, and leader at the intersection of culture and justice. She is an…

Charles Phoenix is a showman, tour guide, food crafter, and author. He is known for his live comedy slide show…

Actress Christina Ochoa (born Cristina Ochoa Lopez, in Barcelona) is known for her recurring roles in US television shows such…

Chuck D is the leader and co-founder of the legendary rap group Public Enemy, the author of two critically acclaimed books,…

Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist, actor and activist, Common continues to break down barriers with a multitude…

NY Times bestselling author Dave Zirin takes audiences inside the modern world of sports for a provocative look at the…

Singer, rapper, and writer Dessa has made a career of bucking genres and defying expectations. Her solo albums include rap…

Donna Hylton has been deeply involved in movements for social justice around the country. She draws upon her experience imprisoned in…

Dr. Simran Jeet Singh is an educator, writer, activist, and scholar who speaks regularly on issues of diversity, inclusion and…

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and writer specializing in sexual and reproductive health and the intersection of bioethics and popular…

Emily White’s career spans the entertainment industry, carving out a unique path that defines a modern maven. Upon seeing The…

Eunique Jones Gibson is a creative visionary, cultural architect and social activist who develops award winning campaigns & products that…

Fab Morvan’s incredible true story is inspirational, a true tribute to his own indomitable spirit in the face of one…

Gabi Moskowitz is the editor-in-chief of the nationally-acclaimed budget cooking blog BrokeAss Gourmet, author of The BrokeAss Gourmet Cookbook (Egg &…

As a transgender female, Gigi Loren Lazzarato is a Canadian actress, model, and internet personality who inspires and entertains with…

Glory Edim is the founder of Well-Read Black Girl, a Brooklyn-based book club and online community that celebrates the uniqueness…

Heather Matarazzo has over two decades of award-winning and critically acclaimed performances in both major studio film as well as…

Ice-T not only invented gangster rap, he has lived it. Ice-T is the original embodiment of LA Hip-Hop and a…

Imani Barbarin is a disability rights and inclusion activist and speaker who uses her voice and social media platforms to…

Jaclyn Friedman is an educator, activist, and the force behind four hit books: Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power…

Jamie Tworkowski is the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms and the New York Times bestselling author of If…

A renowned cultural critic and writer with a focus on issues of race, gender and sexuality, Jamilah Lemieux is a…

Jamira Burley is an internationally recognized speaker, social justice advocate, and next-gen social impact consultant. Jamira is on a mission…

Jan Broberg is an actress, singer and dancer who has appeared in more than two dozen feature films, numerous television…

Jeff co-founded Cohen Gardner LLP in 2002 and focuses on transactional representation for clients in the entertainment, media, and technology…

As a pundit for cable news, Jeffrey Marsh was the first openly nonbinary activist to appear on national television. Jeffrey…

John Moe is the host and creator of the award-winning hit podcast, “The Hilarious World of Depression,” as well as…

Kaitlin Sandeno is General Manager of The International Swimming League’s DC Trident, making her one of the first women in…

Kevin Lyman has shaped youth culture for over 35 years with his award-winning expertise in the music and entertainment industry…

Kezia M. Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of The Black upStart — a nationally recognized company serving African-American innovators…

Kimberly Jones is a former bookseller that now hosts the Atlanta Chapter of the popular Well Read Black Girl book…

Kristina Wong was featured in The New York Times’ Off Color series “highlighting artists of color who use humor to make smart…

Lane Moore is an award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and musician living in New York City. Her monthly comedy show…

Lauren Ridloff stars as Makkari in the upcoming Marvel film, The Eternals, opposite Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek and Kumail Nanjani. She…

Lux Alptraum is a writer, producer, and consultant whose smart commentary has been featured in publications including The New York Times, New…

Madison Young is a performance artist, author, feminist filmmaker and sex educator. Young speaks frequently on the topics of feminism,…

Marika Anthony-Shaw played the viola as a touring member of Grammy award winning band Arcade Fire for 9 years. She…

Megan Stielstra is a writer, educator, and live storyteller in Chicago. She is the author of three collections of narrative…

Melissa Dahl is the author of Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness, published by Portfolio/Penguin Random House. Also, she has a…

Michael Arceneaux is the New York Times bestselling author of the 2018 memoir I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other…

Michael Ian Black is an actor, comedian, screenwriter and author who co-founded the legendary sketch comedy group, The State. He…

Milana Vayntrub, Adweek Creative 100 and #Can’tDoNothing co-founder, shares her message of hope, opportunity, and global responsibility, challenging others to…

Miracle Olatunji is an entrepreneur, activist, and author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact.

A fearless artist at his challenging yet melodic best, Mykki Blanco released his long-awaited debut, full-length album Mykki (produced by Woodkid and…

Parker Molloy is a writer whose work has appeared in places like The Guardian, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, VICE, and The…

Rabia Chaudry is an attorney, advocate, and author of the New York Times bestselling book “Adnan’s Story” and Executive Producer…

Randall Robinson is an internationally respected social justice advocate and best-selling author. Until recently a professor of human rights law…

Noted activist, theologian, author, documentary filmmaker, and musician, Reverend Osagyefo Sekou was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in…

Sally Kohn is one of the leading progressive voices in America today. The author of The Opposite of Hate (April…

Santina Muha is a speaker, writer, actor, storyteller, host, and avid Marshall’s shopper. She grew up in New Jersey, where…

Sara Benincasa is the host of the stress relief podcast “Well, This Isn’t Normal”.  She’s also a comedian, actress, and the author of “Real…

In 2017, Sara Mora publicly came out as undocumented while at a press conference with the governor of her home…

Sarah Lohman is originally from Hinckley, Ohio (near Cleveland), where she began working in a museum at the age of 16,…

SHAVONE. is a multi-hyphenate creative and force in music, fashion and tech. On the heels of being named on Forbes’ 30…

Speech is a multiple Grammy award recipient and founder of the legendary hip hop group Arrested Development.  Known for songs…

In 1995, at the height of grunge music, 15-year-old twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin started their first band in…

Tiq speaks and writes about intersectional leadership, transgender rights, and racial justice. He shares stories of his life and how…

To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling…

With a knack for breaking news, Yesha (pronounced I-esha) Callahan, a native of Elizabeth, NJ and Rutgers University graduate, has…

Zach Barack is a young transgender actor and musician from the northern suburbs of Chicago. In Summer 2019, Zach made…

ZAHRA NOORBAKHSH is a Feminist Muslim, Iranian-American comedian and cohost of the award-winning podcast, #GoodMuslimBadMuslim. The podcast was listed as…

Ziad Ahmed is an 20-year-old rising junior at Yale University. He is an unapologetic American-Muslim-Bangladeshi student activist, entrepreneur, and speaker.

Zoey Luna is a pioneering transgender youth activist turned actress from Los Angeles.