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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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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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Arielle Fodor (“Mrs. Frazzled”)Kindergarten Teacher turned Education AdvocateArielle Fodor (a.k.a. “Mrs. Frazzled”) is a former kindergarten teacher turned education advocate who breaks down complex education policy and…
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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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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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Dr. Ashley ShewRaising Awareness of TechnoableismDr. Shew is a multiply disabled person: tinnitus-buzzing, hard-of-hearing, chemobrained amputee (all due to treatment for bone cancer) with Crohn’s…
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Dr. Courtney TracyThe Truth Doctor; Author of "Your Unconscious Is Showing"Dr. Courtney Tracy (aka The Truth Doctor) is a psychotherapist, founder, author, and one of the first mental health professionals…
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Dr. Mahalia HinesEducator, Retired Principal, Author, and Co-Founder of Common Ground FoundationDr. Mahalia A. Hines is known as a “force of nature” in education circles around the country. With more than…
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Elizabeth YukoBioethicist and WriterDr. Elizabeth Yuko is an award-winning journalist and bioethicist specializing in health, science, history, ethics, popular culture, and the places…
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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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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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Jeni BrittonEntrepreneur • Bestselling Author • Founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams & Floura -
Kaelynn PartlowNetflix’s “Love On the Spectrum”; Author of “Life On The Bridge”Kaelynn Partlow is an autistic therapist, public speaker, content creator, and author of Life on the Bridge. She shares autism…
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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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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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Parker McMullen BushmanBlack Environmentalist, Social Justice Activist, Outdoor Enthusiast, and Social Media Diva KWEEN WERKMeet Parker McMullen Bushman, CEO and Founder of Ecoinclusive Strategies, Co-founder of Inclusive Guide, and Social Media Diva KWEEN WERK.…
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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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Rebecca CokleyU.S. Disability Rights Program Officer for the Ford FoundationRebecca Cokley is the Program Officer for the Ford Foundation’s first-ever U.S. Disability Rights program, which is focused on strengthening…
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Sari Beth RosenbergHistory Teacher, Writer, and Content CreatorSari Beth Rosenberg is a veteran history teacher, writer, and creator of Yo, Miss!, a newsletter where history, pop culture,…
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Tarek AliHere To HealTarek Ali is an award-winning storyteller/writer, creator, and actor well-known for his powerful voice that sparks thought-provoking conversations and encourages…
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Tobias ForrestDisabled Actor and AdvocateTobias Forrest is an actor, singer and speaker with a spinal injury who won the Christopher Reeve Acting Award for…
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V SpeharPodcast host and TikTok Journalist/Creator, Under The Desk NewsV Spehar, aka @underthedesknews, is an award-winning, LGBTQIA+ podcast host and social media personality who puts complex news stories into…
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Digital Journalist and Award-Winning Podcaster V Spehar Discusses Navigating Nontraditional Media, TikTok Ban at Compelling PerspectivesThe host of @underthedesknews and the podcast “V Interesting” spoke about their experience breaking into nontraditional media and what it means to be a journalist.
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In My Classroom: Sari Beth Rosenberg“Shut up and teach” just isn’t going to work for Sari Beth Rosenberg.
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This Educator Shared The Reality Of What Teachers Are Going Through Right Now, And She’s Not Surprised There’s A National Teacher ShortageAs back-to-school season commences, the national teacher shortage crisis looms, and it seems like it's only going to get worse.
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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.
