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Ali StrokerFirst actress who uses a wheelchair to win a Tony award.Ali Stroker received the 2019 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as ‘Ado Annie’…
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Alicia Roth WeigelIntersectional Intersex AdvocateAlicia Roth Weigel is a Forbes and New York Times published change agent, working to improve the political and social…
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Amy NelsonFounder and CEO of The Riveter.Amy Nelson is the founder and CEO of The Riveter, a modern union of women and allies. A graduate of Emory…
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Asha RangappaLegal and National Security Expert for CNNAsha Rangappa is a Senior Lecturer at the Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs and a former Associate Dean…
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Blair ImaniCreator of Smarter in Seconds and bestselling author of Read This to Get SmarterBlair Imani is a critically acclaimed historian, author, educator, and influencer. Her scholarship spans the subjects of intersectionality, gender studies,…
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Brea BakerUsing culture to fuel impact and build political powerBrea is a skilled communications strategist, influencer engagement professional, activist/organizer, and social impact advisor. She has contributed to dozens of…
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Brittany Packnett CunninghamHarvard Fellow, MSNBC commentator, and author of forthcoming “We Are Like Those Who Dream: Black Women Speak”Brittany Packnett Cunningham is a leader at the intersection of culture and justice. She serves as Vice President of Social…
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Candice HoyesGlass Ceiling Breaker / Vocalist / Producer / Curator / ComposerJazz artist Candice Hoyes is poised to “shape the artist-cum-activist role” (NPR), distinguished for her ranging vocalism, curation and scholarship.…
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Chelsea MillerA leading voice in racial justice and co-founder Freedom March NYCChelsea Miller is a globally recognized racial justice organizer and media strategist. A Columbia University graduate and Obama White House…
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DessaDoomtree Rapper and AuthorDessa is a singer, rapper, and writer who has made a career of bucking genres and defying expectations. Her work…
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Eunique Jones GibsonFounder, “Because of Them We Can”Eunique Jones Gibson is a creative visionary, cultural architect and social activist who develops award winning campaigns & products that…
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Ev’Yan WhitneySexuality Doula. Educator. Author. Somatic Practitioner. Sensualist.Ev’Yan Whitney (they/she) is a sexuality doula®, educator, facilitator, and sensualist. Since 2011, their work has focused on decolonizing, unshaming,…
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Gabi MoskowitzFood Blogger, “Broke Ass Gourmet”Gabi Moskowitz is the editor-in-chief of the nationally-acclaimed budget cooking blog BrokeAss Gourmet, author of The BrokeAss Gourmet Cookbook (Egg &…
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Glory EdimFounder, “Well-Read Black Girl”Glory Edim is the founder of Well-Read Black Girl, a Brooklyn-based book club and online community that celebrates the uniqueness…
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Heather Matarazzo“The Princess Diaries” co-star and Mental Health activistHeather Matarazzo has over two decades of award-winning and critically acclaimed performances in both major studio film as well as…
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Imani BarbarinDisability Activist, Founder of CrutchesAndSpice.comImani Barbarin is a disability rights and inclusion activist and speaker who uses her voice and social media platforms to…
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Jamilah LemieuxIntersectional Feminist, Writer and Cultural CriticA renowned cultural critic and writer with a focus on issues of race, gender and sexuality, Jamilah Lemieux is a…
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Jan BrobergSubject of Netflix documentary “Abducted in Plain Sight”Jan Broberg is an actress, singer and dancer who has appeared in more than two dozen feature films, numerous television…
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Kristina WongComedian and Political Performance ArtistKristina Wong was featured in The New York Times’ Off Color series “highlighting artists of color who use humor to make smart…
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Lane MooreHost of Tinder Live and author of “How To Be Alone”Lane Moore is an award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and musician living in New York City. Her monthly comedy show…
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Lux AlptraumAuthor, “Faking It: The Lies Women Tell About Sex – And The Truths They Reveal”Lux Alptraum is a writer, producer, and consultant whose smart commentary has been featured in publications including The New York Times, New…
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Madame GandhiMusician/Activist using her art to inspire positivity, personal expression, and human thrivingMadame Gandhi is an award-winning artist and activist known for her uplifting, percussive electronic music and positive message about gender…
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Madison YoungQueer Feminist Filmmaking – Bringing Queer, Transgender and Sex Worker Stories to Film and TelevisionMadison Young is an author, feminist filmmaker, television and feature film producer and screenwriter. Young speaks frequently on the topics…
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Megan StielstraAuthor, “The Wrong Way To Save Your Life”Megan Stielstra is a writer, educator, and live storyteller in Chicago. She is the author of three collections of narrative…
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Melissa DahlAuthor of “Cringeworthy”Melissa Dahl is the author of Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness, published by Portfolio/Penguin Random House. Also, she has a…
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Mia SchachterMia Schachter is a consent educator, writer, speaker, podcaster, artist, and the Intimacy Director in Residence at The Geffen Playhouse…
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Milana VayntrubActress and Refugee AdvocateMilana Vayntrub, Adweek Creative 100 and #Can’tDoNothing co-founder, shares her message of hope, opportunity, and global responsibility, challenging others to…
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Miracle OlatunjiAuthor of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With ImpactMiracle Olatunji is an entrepreneur, activist, and author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact.
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Parker MolloySenior Editor at Media Matters for America and UpworthyParker 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…
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Sally KohnAuthor, “The Opposite of Hate”Sally Kohn is one of the leading progressive voices in America today. A frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC and Fox…
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Santina MuhaDisabled Actress and ComedianSantina Muha is a speaker, writer, actor, storyteller, host, and avid Marshall’s shopper. She grew up in New Jersey, where…
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Sara BenincasaMental Health Writer and Author of “Agorafabulous” and “Real Artists Have Day Jobs”Sara Benincasa is the host of the podcast “Well, This Isn’t Normal.” She’s also a comedian, actress, and the author…
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Sarah LohmanFood Historian and Author “Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine”Sarah Lohman is a culinary historian and the author of the bestselling books Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods and Eight Flavors: The Untold…
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Sassy MohenFilmmaker, How To Hack Birth ControlSassy Mohen’s innovative, bold, confident style has emerged as a pioneer in female-driven storytelling. She has directed, written, and produced…
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SHAVONE.Musician and ModelSHAVONE. is a multi-hyphenate creative and force in music, fashion and tech. On the heels of being named on Forbes’ 30…
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Taraji P. HensonAward winning actress is working for mental health awareness and peace of mind for all.Academy Award nominated, Emmy nominated, and Golden Globe-winning actor, filmmaker, and activist Taraji P. Henson quickly rose to fame after…
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Tee FranklinBLACK Queer Autistic | Bestselling award winning | GLAAD nominated Comic WriterTee Franklin is a DC Comics writer of the GLAAD nominated HARLEY QUINN series that are a massive#1 hit on…
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Tegan and SaraIconic pop/folk duo and LGBTQIA+ trailblazersIn 1995, at the height of grunge music, 15-year-old twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin started their first band in…
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Zahra NoorbakhshIranian-American comedian and host of #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcastZAHRA NOORBAKHSH is a Feminist Muslim, Iranian-American comedian and cohost of the award-winning podcast, #GoodMuslimBadMuslim. The podcast was listed as…
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Why it’s so hard to make friends as an adultLane Moore speaks to The Post about the challenges and rewards of making friends as an adult.
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Author and comedian Lane Moore on her “Tinder Live” show, and how to make friends as an adultHer book tour for “You Will Find Your People” coincides with her “Tinder Live” stage tour, both in town this week
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‘Abducted in Plain Sight’ survivor Jan Broberg shares her story in LaredoOne of the speakers who took part in the 23rd annual Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention conference was a woman who survived being abducted by a friend of the family…
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Women’s History Month: A Love Letter To LatinasIt’s time we recognize the Latinas in our lives for our true value and all that we are.
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Trio of young, Black female activist leaders inspire change through ‘Freedom March NYC’It's August 2020, and Chelsea Miller's voice booms through a megaphone, echoing across the National Mall in Washington D.C.
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‘Every Body,’ an Intersex Doc From ‘RBG’ Director Julie Cohen, to Get a Focus Release (EXCLUSIVE)In June, Focus Features will release Oscar-nominated director Julie Cohen’s “Every Body,” a documentary about three intersex individuals.
