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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What’s it like for a Black man to train white folks to be anti-racist?Doyin Richards started off as "the dad guy talking about fatherhood" with his blog, Daddy Doin' Work.
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This dad has made it his mission to teach anti-racism to kids, parents"I want my kids to grow up knowing when things were crazy, their dad did something about the racism situation."
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‘Be kind, loving and don’t get bitter’: One black dad’s advice to his multi-racial daughtersDoyin Richards is black; his daughters are multi-racial. He thinks a lot about the America they are growing up in, and what he can do to make a difference for…
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Sesame Street’s Newest Muppet Is Played by a 22-Year-Old TexanAs a kid in Brownsville, Bradley Freeman Jr. taught himself puppeteering. Now he’s educating preschoolers about race through his role on the beloved PBS show.
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UTSA grad Bradley Freeman Jr. brings The Pigeon to life in new seriesAs a professional puppeteer with the Sesame Workshop for the last three years, Bradley Freeman Jr. was beyond excited when he received an email from The Jim Henson Company about…
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Sesame Workshop Is Talking More Explicitly About Race—and Welcoming Two Black MuppetsBradley Freeman Jr. was doing some Christmas shopping at Target when he got the email. Glancing down at his phone, all he could see was a preview: “Hey Brad, thanks…
