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Ani DifrancoFolk/Punk icon and founder of Righteous BabeWidely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the…
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Anthony ErvinBiracial gold medal winning Olympic swimmerAnthony Ervin is a four-time Olympic medalist, claiming the title of fastest person on the planet both in 2000, as…
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Blair ImaniAuthor of “Modern HERstory” and “Making Our Way Home”Blair Imani is a critically-acclaimed historian, outspoken advocate and activist, and dynamic public speaker. The author of two historical books: Modern…
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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 an activist, educator, writer, and leader at the intersection of culture and justice. She is an…
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Charles PhoenixAuthor and the Ambassador of AmericanaCharles Phoenix is a showman, tour guide, food crafter, and author. He is known for his live comedy slide show…
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Chuck DPublic Enemy frontman and Rock and Roll Hall of FamerChuck D is the leader and co-founder of the legendary rap group Public Enemy, the author of two critically acclaimed books,…
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CommonGrammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winning musicianAcademy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist, actor and activist, Common continues to break down barriers with a multitude…
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Dave ZirinSports Editor at “The Nation”NY Times bestselling author Dave Zirin takes audiences inside the modern world of sports for a provocative look at the…
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DessaDoomtree Rapper and AuthorSinger, rapper, and writer Dessa has made a career of bucking genres and defying expectations. Her solo albums include rap…
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Donna HyltonAuthor, “A Little Piece of Light”Donna Hylton has been deeply involved in movements for social justice around the country. She draws upon her experience imprisoned in…
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Emily WhiteAuthor, “Interning 101″Emily White’s career spans the entertainment industry, carving out a unique path that defines a modern maven. Upon seeing The…
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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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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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Gigi GorgeousTransgender YouTube SuperstarAs a transgender female, Gigi Loren Lazzarato is a Canadian actress, model, and internet personality who inspires and entertains with…
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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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Jamie TworkowskiFounder, To Write Love On Her Arms and Author of “If You Feel Too Much”Jamie Tworkowski is the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms and the New York Times bestselling author of If…
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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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Jeff CohenAuthor, “The Dealmaker’s Ten Commandments: Ten Essential Tools for Business Forged in the Trenches of Hollywood”Jeff co-founded Cohen Gardner LLP in 2002 and focuses on transactional representation for clients in the entertainment, media, and technology…
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Jeffrey MarshNonbinary, genderfluid author of “How To Be You”.As a pundit for cable news, Jeffrey Marsh was the first openly nonbinary activist to appear on national television. Jeffrey…
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John MoeAuthor and Host of “The Hilarious World of Depression”John Moe is the author of the acclaimed memoir, “The Hilarious World of Depression,” the host and creator of the…
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Kaitlin SandenoOlympic Gold Medalist and General Manager of DC TridentKaitlin Sandeno is General Manager of The International Swimming League’s DC Trident, making her one of the first women in…
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Kimberly JonesActivist and Co-Author “I’m Not Dying With You Tonight”Kimberly Jones is a former bookseller that now hosts the Atlanta Chapter of the popular Well Read Black Girl book…
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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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Madison YoungFilmmaker and Sex Expert for ParentsMadison Young is a performance artist, author, feminist filmmaker and sex educator. Young speaks frequently on the topics of feminism,…
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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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Michael ArceneauxAuthor of “I Don’t Want To Die Poor” and “I Can’t Date Jesus”Michael Arceneaux is the New York Times bestselling author of the 2018 memoir I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other…
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Michael Ian BlackAuthor of “A Better Man”Michael Ian Black is an actor, comedian, screenwriter and author who co-founded the legendary sketch comedy group, The State. He…
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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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Randall RobinsonLeading Thought Leader on ReparationsRandall Robinson is an internationally respected social justice advocate and best-selling author. Until recently a professor of human rights law…
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Rev SekouSocial Justice Activist and MusicianNoted activist, theologian, author, documentary filmmaker, and musician, Reverend Osagyefo Sekou was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in…
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Sally KohnAuthor, “The Opposite of Hate”Sally Kohn is one of the leading progressive voices in America today. The author of The Opposite of Hate (April…
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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 stress relief podcast “Well, This Isn’t Normal”. She’s also a comedian, actress, and the author of “Real…
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Sarah LohmanFood Historian and Author “Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine”Sarah Lohman is originally from Hinckley, Ohio (near Cleveland), where she began working in a museum at the age of 16,…
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Simran Jeet SinghTeaching Anti-Racism through Knowledge, Wisdom, and EmpathyDr. Simran Jeet Singh is an educator, writer, activist, and scholar who speaks regularly on issues of diversity, inclusion and…
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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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Yesha CallahanEditorial Director, EssenceWith a knack for breaking news, Yesha (pronounced I-esha) Callahan, a native of Elizabeth, NJ and Rutgers University graduate, has…
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Leaked Eternals Art Unites Marvel’s New Team of Cosmic SuperheroesSeveral new promotional images from Marvel's Eternals offer a good look at the principal cast along with a short synopsis.
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Comedian Michael Ian Black redefines manhood in book ‘A Better Man’Michael Ian Black never thought of himself as qualified to speak out against gun violence.
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Michael Ian Black gets ‘Mostly Serious’The actor and comedian talks about his book “A Better Man,” a heartfelt letter to his teenage son before he leaves for college.
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For Literature-Loving Black Women, Online Book Clubs Have Lessened the Social Distance with Glory EdimIf there was ever a time to cocoon yourself in the escapism and solace of books, it’s been this three-quarter year pandemic.
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Older Black Folks’ Whole-Body Hatred of Donald Trump by Michael ArceneauxOlder Black Folks hatred of Donald Trump. "If this was a sport, our parents would be LeBron James."
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Modernism Week Virtual Fall Preview- Charles Phoenix will lead a virtual guided driving tourMid-century pop culture expert Charles Phoenix will lead a virtual guided driving tour “of Palm Springsland.”
