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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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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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Becky Jackson CurranDisability Inclusion Advisor; Lifetime advocate for global disability inclusion and equalityBecky Jackson Curran is a disability inclusion advocate, professional speaker, and media consultant. Born with achondroplasia, the most common form…
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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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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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Doyin RichardsEquity & Mental Health AdvocateDoyin (pronounced “doe-ween”) Richards is an author and dynamic keynote speaker who inspires people to be open about mental health/mental…
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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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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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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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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”.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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Jeni BrittonEntrepreneur • Bestselling Author • Founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams & Floura -
Jim FieldingAll Pride, No Ego: A Queer Executive's Journey to Living and Leading AuthenticallyJim Fielding is a respected retail and media industry veteran whose expertise combines storytelling, product innovation, merchandising, and consumer experiences.…
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Marika ShawArcade Fire instrumentalist and Founder of social entrepreneur platform Plus1Marika Anthony-Shaw played the viola as a touring member of Grammy award winning band Arcade Fire for 9 years. She…
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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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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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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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Richard BrookshireRichard Brookshire is a multi-hyphenate storyteller and reparationist working at the intersection of politics and culture. A nationally recognized political…
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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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Steve WayActor (“Ramy”), Comedian, and Disability ActivistSteve Way is an actor, comedian, writer, and speaker. He was born with Muscular Dystrophy and is an advocate for…
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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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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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How To Talk to Contractors (With Sam Sanders and Mercury Stardust)Sam Sanders gets a home-repair therapy session from Mercury Stardust.
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How Taraji P. Henson Took Full Ownership of Her Beauty BrandThe actress didn’t want anything to get in the way of her vision for TPH by Taraji. Being in control ‘feels amazing,’ she says.
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encounter Forget About That Protein Bar The founder of Jeni’s Ice Cream is convinced that fiber is the future.These days, it’s hard to step foot in a grocery store without being confronted with a slew of protein-enhanced products.
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Dr. Mahalia A. HinesEducator, Retired Principal, Author, Speaker and Board President, Common Ground Foundation
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Land Theft: The Alarming Racial Wealth Gap in America TodayBrea Baker on Black Land Ownership, Historical Injustice, and the Hope for Black Americans to Own More than One Percent of the Land
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Taraji P. Henson on Speaking Her Truth | TIME100Mary J. Blige on Taraji P. Henson, "Taraji is a real woman—she doesn’t bite her tongue, and she’s not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. She’s always…
