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Akilah HughesHost of “What A Day” podcast; Author of OBVIOUSLY: Stories from my TimelineAkilah Hughes is a writer, comedian and podcast host, currently residing in Brooklyn, NY.
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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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Anita CameronDisability Rights Icon, #NotDeadYetAnita Cameron is a disability justice activist who has been involved in social change activism and community organizing for 43…
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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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Bradley FreemanPrincipal Puppeteer, The Pigeon (Mo Willems) & Sesame StreetBradley Freeman Jr, is a principal puppeteer on the Emmy-Award winning program Sesame Street where he plays Tamir, Wes, Timmy…
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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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Cece TelferFirst openly transgender person to win an NCAA titleCeCé Telfer is a Jamaican-American athlete who, in June 2019, became the first openly transgender woman to win a NCAA…
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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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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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Dr. Jonathan LassiterCulturally Informed Psychologist and Author of “How I Know What People Are Crazy”Jonathan Mathias Lassiter, PhD, is a polymath whose mission is to help others heal and thrive. He is a licensed…
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Ernest OwensAward-winning journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC.Ernest Owens is an award-winning journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC. He is the President of the Philadelphia…
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Frederick JosephNew York Times Bestselling Author of “The Black Friend”Frederick Joseph is an award-winning, three-time New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of books including The Black Friend,…
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Geena RoceroModel/Transgender Activist/Founder of Gender Proud/Author of “Horse Barbie”Geena Rocero, born and raised in Manila, Philippines, is a four time Emmy Nominated and an Award Winning Producer, Writer…
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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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Irene Franco RubioLatinx activist, writer, and community organizerIrene Franco Rubio is an activist, writer, and community organizer born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. A Latina of Guatemalan…
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Jamira BurleyDirector of Social Impact North America for Adidas and founder of IAMHERETOJamira is an award-winning activist and international speaker. Currently, she is the lead for worldwide education strategic initiatives for a…
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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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Kyla Jenee LaceyThe writer, poet, performer, spoken word, and visual artist behind “White Privilege"Kyla Jenee Lacey is an artist most known for her poetry and her quippy online personality. Initially, making her way…
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Lauren RidloffFirst deaf superhero, Marvel’s “The Eternals”Lauren Ridloff stars as Marvel’s first deaf superhero opposite Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjani and Salma Hayek in the upcoming Eternals.…
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Liz Rebecca AlarcónFounder & Executive Director of Project PulsoLiz Rebecca Alarcón is a speaker, entrepreneur, and political analyst. She’s the Founder & Executive Director of Pulso, a non-profit…
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Mercury StardustThe Trans Handy Ma’am and NYT #1 Bestselling Author of "Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair”Mercury Stardust is a Professional Home Maintenance Technician, performer, and award-winning activist. Known widely as the Trans Handy Ma’am, her…
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Mia Ives-RubleeMia Ives-Rublee is a disabled transracial adoptee who has dedicated her life’s work to civil rights activism.Mia Ives-Rublee is a disabled transracial adoptee who has dedicated her life’s work to civil rights activism. She began her…
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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 I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other…
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Minaa B.Self Care and Mental Health Inclusivity AdvocateMinaa B. is a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of Owning Our Struggles. She also founded a…
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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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Muniba MazariThe Iron Lady of PakistanMuniba Mazari also known as the “Iron Lady of Pakistan,” is a prominent artist, a global motivational speaker, humanitarian, disability…
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Nicole PonsecaCHEF AUTHOR RESTAURATEURNicole Ponseca is a respected thought leader and a noteworthy trailblazer in the Asian/Pacific American (APA) and Filipino space, as…
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Preston MitchumA force to be reckoned with, Preston Mitchum isn’t just a name; it’s a symbol of commitment, passion, and the…
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R.K. RussellFirst openly LGBTQ+ professional to play in the NFLR.K. Russell is a former professional football player in the NFL, and is a published author, social justice advocate, poet,…
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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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Schuyler BailarFirst openly transgender Division I SwimmerSchuyler is the first trans athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA D1 men’s team, and the only…
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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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Tiffany YuSocial impact entrepreneur, podcaster, disability advocate, and 3x TEDx speaker.Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, a 3x TEDx speaker, and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto:…
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Tiq MilanTransgender ActivistTiq speaks and writes about intersectional leadership, transgender rights, and racial justice. He shares stories of his life and how…
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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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Zyahna BryantZyahna Bryant is a student activist and community organizerZyahna Bryant is a student activist and community organizer studying at the University of Virginia, and creating strategies to mobilize…
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Geena Rocero’s Memoir Horse Barbie Is a Moving Chronicle of Trans Resilience and JoyYou might know Geena Rocero from her 2014 TED Talk, her long modeling career, her unflagging trans advocacy, or any combination of the above—but you’re guaranteed to feel like you’ve…
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A Trans Model Fleeing the ‘Trap of Respectability’A candid new memoir by Geena Rocero, a model and producer who started her career on the pageant circuit in her native Philippines, recounts the pleasures and pitfalls of living…
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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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Inclusive Guide App Draws In Community Guidance on Safe BusinessesMove over, Yelp. Traditional versions of customer review apps are being upended by companies who believe they can better serve the needs of a diverse customer base. For folks who…
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Kween Werk Tackles Injustice on TikTok—And IRLSocial media diva Parker McMullen Bushman, aka Kween Werk, spreads messages of social justice using her popular TikTok personality.
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ENVIRONMENTAL K.W.E.E.N.CHALLENGING THE CONVENTIONAL CONCEPTIONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTALIST ONE NARRATIVE AT A TIME.
