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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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Survivor Winner Kyle Fraser Reveals How Much Weight He Lost During 26-Day GameKyle Fraser, who won season 48 of Survivor, detailed how much weight he lost during his 26 days as a castaway in a recent social media post.
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Kyle Fraser, ’21, Named “Sole Survivor” of Survivor 48Kyle Fraser, ’21, added the title “sole survivor” to his resume after becoming the latest champion on CBS’s long-running reality-television competition Survivor, which recently finished airing its 48th season.
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Survivor 48 Winner Kyle Fraser and Wife Maggie Are Expecting Their First Baby Together (Exclusive)Fraser won his season of 'Survivor' and will compete on the show's 50th season this February
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PEOPLE FIRST: The Mantra That Made a MillionaireAttorney. Husband. Survivor. Kyle Fraser ’16 won the $1 million prize as the last man standing on season 48 of the CBS hit show Survivor.
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A Story Of Resilience On And Off The Island: More Than A ‘Survivor’ WinnerAs of May 21, Kyle Fraser is officially a millionaire. The young attorney made it through 26 grueling days surviving the elements and the other contestants of the Fijian island…
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‘Survivor’ season 48 winner describes the ‘incredible’ feeling of getting rich instantlyKyle Fraser, 31, was announced as the winner of "Survivor" season 48 on May 21.
