David McRaney is an American journalist, author, and lecturer who is best known for being the author of the book “You Are Not So Smart” and for creating the blog and podcast of the same name. McRaney has previously earned his degree in journalism and psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. McRaney went on to start his career working... read full bio
David Gelb is an American film director, screenwriter, and co-founder of the production company, Supper Club. Gelb’s best known work includes working as director of the documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” for directing the horror film “The Lazarus Effect,” creating the Netflix series “Chef’s Table,” and creating the Netflix series “Street Food.” Gelb was born in Manhattan, New York City,... read full bio
Daniel Goldhagen is an American author and political scientist who has been an associate professor of government and social studies at Harvard University. As an author, Goldhagen has gained fame with the release of two controversial books; “Holocaust: Hitler’s Willing Executioners” and “A Moral Reckoning.” Goldhagen was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Erich and Norma Goldhagen. His father, Erich, is... read full bio
Tamika Mallory is an American activist who has been the National Chair of the Women’s March, which she was one of the leading organizers of. Mallory was born in New York City and her parents were founding members of Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network (NAN), so activism was in her blood since birth. At only 11 years old, Mallory... read full bio
Jeff Johnson is an award-winning journalist and communications specialist who is currently the Managing Principal for JIJ Communications. Through his work with JIJ Communications, Johnson consultants clients with strategic insight in the private, public, and entertainment sectors. He has worked with companies and organizations such as Google, Victoria’s Secret, and the City of Cleveland. Johnson studied at the University of... read full bio
Alicia Garza is an American civil rights activist and writer who is best known for co-founding the Black Lives Matter movement. Is an activist, Garza has been a community organizer for issues which include ending police brutality, racism, violence against people of color, transgenders and gender non-conforming people, student services and rights, and more. Garza was born in Oakland, California,... read full bio
LaTosha Brown is a speaker, author, activist, and Jazz singer. She is currently a fellow at the Institute of Politics at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and is a contributor to The New York Times. Brown is also co-founder of Black Voters Matter Fund organization and her work with the organization is to increase Black people to focus on politics... read full bio
Toure is an American television host, journalist, critic, and novelist who is known for being the co-host of the television show “The Cycle,” on MSNBC. On television, Toure has also been host of “Hiphop Shop” and “On the Second” which is featured on Fuse. He has also been contributor to “The Dylan Ratigan Show.” Toure was born in Boston, Massachusetts,... read full bio
Opal Tometi is an American writer, human rights activist, strategist, and community organizer who is best known for being the co-founder of Black Lives Matter. Through her work with Black Lives Matter, Tometi is known for working with the social media aspect of the movement. Tometi has also been former Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration. Tometi... read full bio
Loretta Lynch is an American lawyer who has previously served as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and then became the 83rd United States Attorney General under President Barack Obama. Lynch was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, and she earned her B.A. and J.D. from Harvard University. Lynch began her career working as a litigation... read full bio
Rachel Lindsay is an American television personality who is best known for being a contestant on the reality television series “The Bachelor,” and for being the first African-American bachelorette once she became the thirteenth lead on the reality television series “The Bachelorette.” Lindsay was born in Dallas, Texas, and she earned her Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and sports management from... read full bio
CeCe McDonald is a transgender activist and LGBTQ+ advocate. She rose to attention after being assaulted with her friends outside of a bar. McDonald was attacked with glass by the assaulters friend and in defense, McDonald stabbed the man which led to her serving 41 months for second-degree manslaughter. The story gained attention world wide as it was seen as... read full bio
Janaya Khan is an activist, author, and amateur boxer who is a co-founder of Black Lives Matters Toronto and is an ambassador for the #BlackLivesMatter network. Khan identifies as queer, black, and gender-nonconforming. They were born and raised in Toronto, Ontario and went on to earn their degree with honors in English Language and Literature from York University. Since then,... read full bio
Nyle DiMarco is an American actor, model, and deaf activist who is best known for making headlines after being the first deaf winner and second male winner of the reality television series “America’s Next Top Model.” From there, DiMarco went on to win the television competition series “Dancing with the Stars.” DiMarco was born in Queens, New York, but grew... read full bio
Tara Setmayer is an American political commentator for ABC News and CNN, is a former GOP communications director for the U.S. House of Representatives, and has been a co-host for Real News on TheBlaze. She has also been a communications specialist for the Coalition on Urban Renewal and Education and has been seen on television series such as The View,... read full bio
Angela Rye is an American political commentator, news correspondent, attorney, and the Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, a political advocacy firm in Washington, D.C. As a political commentator, Rye serves as a political analyst for CNN as well as NPR. Rye was born in Seattle, Washington, and she earned her B.A. from the University of Washington before going on... read full bio
April Ryan is an American journalist and author who has served as a White House correspondent in Washington D.C. for American Urban Radio Networks for years. Most recently, Ryan has began working for CNN as a political analyst and has been named Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists. Ryan was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and... read full bio
Jarrett Adams is an Attorney at Law and is co-founder of Life After Justice. When Adams was only 17 years old, he was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault and was sentenced to 28 years in a maximum security prison. Adams went on to serve for nearly 10 years and filed multiple appeals over the years before finally being exonerated with... read full bio
Katori Hall is an American playwright, journalist, activist and actress from Memphis, Tennessee. Hall earned her B.A. in African-American studies and creative writing from Columbia University where she was awarded with top departmental honors from the Institute for Research in African-American Studies. Hall went on to earn her M.F.A. from the American Repertory Theater’s Institute for Advanced Theater Training at... read full bio
Nia DaCosta is an American film director and screenwriter from Brooklyn, New York. She is best known for her breakthrough as the writer and director of her first feature film, “Little Woods,” a crime thriller western film that stars Tessa Thompson and Lily James and premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. DaCosta knew she wanted to be a writer at a... read full bio
