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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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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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Anthony RappBroadway Icon, Actor, ActivistAnthony Rapp started his career at the age of six, and received his first professional job at the age of…
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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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Brandon WolfPulse Nightclub survivor is advocating from the intersections.LGBTQ Civil Rights advocate and nationally-recognized gun safety activist Brandon Wolf is a dynamic public speaker with a powerful personal…
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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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Dom KellyCo-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled SouthDom Kelly is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled South, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and New Disabled South…
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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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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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Haley MossHaley Moss is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, and the author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and…
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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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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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Jeffrey MarshNonbinary, genderfluid author of “How To Be You”.Jeffrey Marsh’s TikToks and compassionate short-form videos have over one billion views. Jeffrey is a bestselling author, viral TikTok and…
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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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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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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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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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Nitika ChopraLearning How to Thrive with Chronic IllnessWhile Nitika’s career started over 10 years ago as the founder of a popular online magazine, the host of her…
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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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Paula CarozzoInclusive activist, disabled content creator, model and speakerInclusive activist, disabled content creator, model and speaker, Paula Carozzo has cultivated and created a space to redefine disability. At…
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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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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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Sean GoldHost, Crippled By CultureSean Gold is a young, black, gay man with a disability, his desire is to enlighten, inform and support others…
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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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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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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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Zach BarackFirst Transgender Actor in the Marvel universeZach Barack is a young transgender actor and musician from the northern suburbs of Chicago. In the summer of 2019,…
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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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Zoey LunaTrans Latinx Actress seen in recent remake of “The Craft”Zoey Luna is a pioneering transgender youth activist turned actress from Los Angeles.
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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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A New Disabled SouthDiagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at a year old, I have lived with a disability my entire life. But that’s not what compelled me to become an activist.
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Disabled Southerners are building new paths to grassroots powerNew Disabled South co-founder Dom Kelly discusses how disability justice can address the region’s most urgent political crises.
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How Disabled People Are Building Political PowerIn America, 42.5 million people live with a disability. Of these, an estimated 30 million are eligible voters.
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A Disability Advocacy Startup Strives To Model Its Own MissionDisability communities around the U.S. are getting to know a new advocacy organization, New Disabled South.
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Disability activists fight for equality in the SouthDom Kelly and Kehsi Iman Wilson, co-founders of New Disabled South, a coalition fighting for disability justice in 14 states.
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Oprah and ‘The Color Purple’ Stars on the New Musical Remake: “It’s Bright. It’s Vibrant. It’s Us”Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks and producer Oprah Winfrey unpack the "cinematic heirloom," why they were never going to land Beyoncé and why so much is still riding…
