Raymond Santana is a criminal justice advocate. He is best known for being one of the five boys that were tried and wrongfully convicted of raping a young woman in New York City’s Central Park and became known as “The Central Park Five.” Five years after being wrongfully convicted, The Central Park Five’s convictions were overturned and the DNA was... read full bio
Joshua Johnson is an American journalist who is currently an anchor for MSNBC. Johnson was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida, and was interested in writing at a young age and was inspired by fellow African American journalists such as Bernard Shaw, Dwight Lauderdale and Ed Bradley. Johnson went on to earn his degree from the University of... read full bio
David Javerbaum is an American comedy writer and author who has been a producer for “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” and is also known for running the popular Twitter account, ‘@TheTweetOfGod’, which has over 6 million followers, and which was the base of his play, ‘An Act of God,’ which went on to open on Broadway. Javerbaum has... read full bio
Our Lady J is an American classical pianist, television writer, and singer-songwriter who is best known for being the writer and producer of the FX television series “Pose,” and for being the writer and producer of the Amazon television series “Transparent.” As a classical pianist, Our Lady J has worked with artists and Broadway stars over the years, which include... read full bio
Gideon Raff is an Israeli film and television director, screenwriter, and writer from Jerusalem. Raff is best known for creating the television series “Prisoners of War,” which later co-developed into the American television series “Homeland.” He is also known for writing and directing the mini-series “The Spy.” Raff began his career serving as a paratrooper in the Israel Defensive Forces... read full bio
David Begnaud is an American journalist and news correspondent who works as a lead national correspondent for CBS This Morning. His news reporting’s are featured in CBS outlets which include 48 Hours, CBS Sunday Morning, CBSN, CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News. One of his most notable news assignments he has had was the coverage of Hurricane Maria when... read full bio
Anna Akana is an American actress, filmmaker, producer, comedian, and singer who is best known for her self-titled YouTube channel that has over 2 million subscribers. While growing up Akana moved often as her father was an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. When Akana was around 18 years old her life hit tragedy when her younger sister committed suicide.... read full bio
Dr. Jacqueline Walters stars in Bravo’s reality television series, “Married to Medicine,” where she raises awareness on everyday health issues. Walters is an award-winning OBGYN and she earned her dual B.S. degree from University of Mississippi and Alcorn State University before going on to earn her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. She then completed her... read full bio
Zach Stafford is a journalist and host who is host of BuzzFeed News’ ‘AM2DM,’ which talks on trending news and interviews in entertainment, politics, and culture. Stafford has previously been the editor-in-chief of The Advocate, which is an LGBTQ periodical. He has also been the founding editor-in-chief of INTO, an LGBTQ digital magazine that also served as CCO of Grindr.... read full bio
Thando Dlomo is a journalist, producer, and activist who has been an associate content producer at CBS for Entertainment Tonight. Dlomo has been part of the first graduating class of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy where she earned her undergraduate degree from the Johnson C. Smith University. Dlomo moved to the United States from South Africa to earn her Master... read full bio
Art Rooney II is best known for being the owner of the NFL team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Under his ownership, the Steelers have won two Super Bowl championships. Prior to owning the Steelers, Rooney was the vice president and general counsel of the team and has also served on the team’s board of director for numerous years. Rooney also serves... read full bio
Kristen Ledlow is an American sports anchor who currently works for NBA TV as the host of NBA Inside Stuff and is also currently a courtside reporter for the NBA on TNT. Ledlow was born in Tallahassee, Florida, and while in high school, Ledlow played basketball, volleyball, ran track and also cross country. She later went on to study at... read full bio
Gloria Calderon Kellett is an American writer and actress who is best known as the co-showrunner of the Netflix series, “One Day at a Time”. Kellett started her career in the entertainment industry acting in small parts in series such as, “Dead to Me” and “Boston Public”. From there she was an assistant who became a writer for “The Ortegas”... read full bio
Chasten Buttigieg is an author, tech, and advocate who is best known for being the husband of former mayor and presidential candidate, Pete Buttigieg. Buttigieg has been a drama teacher and through his husband, Pete’s presidential race, Chasten used his platform to bring attention to topics such as improving public schools, mental healthcare, and access to arts education. After Pete... read full bio
Jeffrey Lurie is an American motion picture producer, businessman, and current owner of the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. Lurie was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and he has earned his B.A. from Clark University, a master’s degree in psychology from Boston University, and a doctorate in social policy from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University.... read full bio
Gil Brandt is an American former football executive who was most previously the vice president of player personnel in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. Brandt was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and he began his career playing football as well as baseball and track in high school. From there, Brandt went on study at the University of Wisconsin but left... read full bio
Jerry Jones is an American businessman who is currently the owner of the NFL team the Dallas Cowboys. Jones was born in Los Angeles, California, and he has earned his B.A. from the University of Arkansas where he also played college football. During his college football career, Jones was an all-Southwest Conference offensive lineman and was co-captain. He went on... read full bio
Joe Banner is an American businessman who has worked in executive roles for several years in the NFL. Banner began his career studying economics at Denison University and while there, he spent a semester working as an intern at WCAU 1210 AM radio in Philadelphia. Shortly after, he was hired at WCAU to work as a sports producer and report.... read full bio
Jimmy Haslam is an American businessman who is the CEO of the Pilot Flying J truck stop chain, and co-owner of sports teams which include the MLS team the Columbus Crew SC and the NFL team the Cleveland Browns. Haslam was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and he is the son of Jim Haslam, who was the founder of the Pilot... read full bio
Jim Irsay is an American businessman who is known for being the owner and CEO of the NFL team, the Indianapolis Colts. Irsay was born in Lincolnwood, Illinois, and he earned his degree in broadcast journalism from Southern Methodist University. While studying at Southern Methodist University, Irsay played football as a linebacker but had to cut his career short due... read full bio
