Voices of Diversity 2009

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Juan Williams

Writer, comedian, producer, satirist, and “Senior Black Correspondent” for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Wilmore opens the door to an honest conversation about diversity in our culture through his interactive presentations.

His latest book, I’d Rather We Got Casinos: And Other Black Thoughts, is a smart, witty look at race in modern America.

Larry Wilmore

“Rev. Run”

Prize-winning columnist and editorial writer for The Washington Post, Williams is NPR’s Senior Correspondent and an analyst for Fox News Sunday. An astute cultural commentator, he has written the highly debated Enough: The Phony Leaders, DeadEnd Movements, and Culture of Failure That Are Undermining Black America.

Joseph Simmons

Fascinated with music at a young age, Simmons developed a passion for hiphop that took him to the forefront of the world stage as the center of the pioneering rap super group Run DMC. Now an accomplished author, fashion mogul, and star of MTV’s hit show Run’s House, he remains a man of faith and inspiration, sharing his witty, thoughtful views on life with audiences nationwide.

Susan L. Taylor

The soul of Essence for over three decades, Taylor was the driving force behind one of the most celebrated African American businesses.

Now, as founder of National Cares Mentoring Movement, she shares her passion for empowering African Americans in a call to action to recruit mentors for atrisk youth.

Mos Def

Mos Def has led an illustrious career injecting his unconventional artistry into the pulse of the contemporary urban musical landscape.

Diversely talented, this Golden Globe nominated actor and former host of Def Poetry Jam is an outspoken advocate who addresses issues ranging from social injustices in Third World countries to the repercussions of Hurricane Katrina.

Michael Eric Dyson

Called “a streetfighter in suit and tie,” and one of America’s foremost public intellectuals, Dr. Dyson addresses the most controversial issues of the day.

A prolific author, scholar, cultural observer, ordained minister, and media commentator, his sharp wit and profound thought are captured in his latest book Can you Hear Me Now?

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For over 40 years, Bond has been an active participant in the Civil Rights and Economic Justice Movements. Chairman of the NAACP, he was recently awarded the Spingarn Medal, the organization’s highest honor. Legendary as the first African American US Vice Presidential nominee, Bond continues to deliver a powerful message of equality and justice.

Julian Bond

Mary Frances Berry

Internationally known as Africa’s “Iron Lady,” President of Liberia Johnson Sirleaf became the first woman to lead an African nation. A Harvard educated former World Bank economist, her new memoir is entitled This Child Will Be Great. She continues to be a leading promoter of peace and democratic rule, working tirelessly to bring justice to her people in Liberia.

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Former Chairperson of the US Civil Rights Commission, law professor, and esteemed civil rights historian, Dr. Berry defends the rights of all people, from fair housing to equal opportunity to voters’ rights.

In her new book, And Justice for All, she tells the inspirational story of the Civil Rights Movement and the Commission’s role in leading us to where we are today.

Herman Boone

In 1971, Boone faced the challenge of a lifetime: uniting the Titans, a high school football team divided by racial strife. He succeeded and led the team to a state championship title. His inspirational story was captured in the hit film, Remember the Titans, starring Academy Award winner Denzel Washington.

Saul Williams

Redefining poetry and the spoken word as accessible, living art forms, Williams mixes the power of words and the ability to dictate reality clearly in such works as The Dead Emcee Scrolls and Said the Shotgun to the Head. A musician and the lead actor and co-writer of Slam, he has released the powerful album, The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust.

Manning Marable

A widely read scholar, Dr. Marable is Professor of History and Founding Director of the African American Studies Institute at Columbia University.

He explores issues of black leadership and politics, culture, and society.

Currently writing an authorized biography of Malcolm X, he is the first to include the “missing chapters” that shed stunning new light on his assassination.

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One of the most powerful, well-regarded African American women in the US, Cole is President Emerita of both Bennett College and Spelman College. As chair of The Johnnetta B. Cole Global Diversity & Inclusion Institute at Bennett, she continues to fight for diversity, justice, and the health and safety of women, children, and underserved populations.

Johnnetta B. Cole

Roland S. Martin

Hunter-Gault made civil rights history as the first African American woman to graduate from the University of Georgia.

Based in South Africa, she is one of television’s premier global journalists, challenging convention with her insights on issues. She is also author of New News Out of Africa: U n c o v e r i n g the African Renaissance.

Charlayne Hunter-Gault

An analyst for CNN, Martin appears on such shows as The Situation Room and Anderson Cooper 360o. Recognized by Ebony as one of the “120 Most Influential African Americans,” he recently won two NAACP Image Awards for his interviews with President and First Lady Obama. His latest book is Listening to the Spirit Within, a compilation of essays exploring today’s issues from a spiritual perspective.

Terry McMillan

Best-selling author of Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back, McMillan has captivated critics and readers alike with her tales of the lives and loves of contemporary African American women.

With several of her books made into hit movies, she has made her mark on both the literary world as well as in Hollywood.

Pearl Cleage

An accomplished playwright, journalist, poet, and novelist, Cleage probes issues of race, sex, and love in her literary works, revealing poignant truths about brave black women. Author of such popular books as Baby Brother’s Blues, Babylon Sisters, and her latest Seen It All and Done the Rest, she is also co-founder of the literary magazine Catalyst.

Desmond Tutu

During apartheid, Nobel Laureate Archbishop Tutu kept hope alive in the hearts and minds of millions of South Africans. Former Chair of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, he continues to be the premier voice for peace, honoring the value of enthusiasm among young people worldwide.

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One of the most influential African American women in American political life, Brazile is a commentator on CNN and a democratic consultant.

She helped found the MLK, Jr. national holiday and became the first African American to run a major presidential campaign when she managed Gore for President in the 2000 election.

Donna Brazile

Kevin Powell

In a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Morial is one of the most accomplished servant-leaders in the nation.

As President of the National Urban League since 2003, he has been the primary catalyst behind an era of change for the nearly 100-year old civil rights organization.

Known for his energy and leadership, Morial has expanded the League’s agenda, redefining civil rights in the 21st century.

Marc H. Morial

The first member of the hiphop generation to run for Congress, Powell is a versatile young leader, poet, journalist, essayist, public speaker, hiphop historian, political activist, and social commentator. An enlightening cultural observer, he has been at the forefront of the movement to redefine young black manhood today.

Geoffrey Canada

President and CEO of Harlem Children’s Zone, Canada dedicates his life to helping underprivileged children secure opportunities. Recently, President Obama launched an initiative to create “Promise Neighborhoods” around the country to combat poverty, modeling them on Canada’s work.

Featured on 60 Minutes, Canada continues to transform the lives of youth.

James McBride

McBride is author of The New York Times bestseller, The Color of Water, a powerful memoir that has become required reading on many campuses. An award-winning jazz musician, he is also a former writer for The Boston Globe and The Washington Post.

Recently, Spike Lee directed a film based on his book, Miracle at St. Anna, about African American soldiers in WWII.

Hill Harper

Co-star of CSI: NY, with a masters and law degree from Harvard, Harper is the bestselling author of Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny and Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny. An intelligent and active member of the black community, he inspires and empowers youth with his message of hope.

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A Harvard educated musician, lyricist, actor, and political activist, Ashong leads the powerful “ReggHopFunk Fusion” group Soulfège— a team of three talented musicians and vocalists who are out to convey a message of global community and connectedness.

A social entrepreneur, he is at the forefront of a global cultural movement to empower young people.

Derrick Ashong

Shawn Edwards

An assistant professor at Bucknell, Peterson founded HipHop Scholars, an association of hip-hop generational scholars dedicated to researching and developing the educational potential of diverse urban and youth cultures. Featured on BET, Fox News, ESPN, and in other media, he is considered one of the foremost experts on hip-hop culture, urban youth, and politics.

James Peterson

One of the country’s most trusted film critics, Edwards has been quoted on more than 250 movies, having appeared on Fox’s Screening Room, NPR’s “Tell Me More” and Radio One’s “The Warren Ballentine Show.” An awardwinning journalist, he has written and produced several documentaries about black film, the latest entitled The Movies We Love.

Marc Lamont Hill

An activist, cultural critic, and one of America’s leading hiphop generation intellectuals, Hill’s work has been published widely, covering such topics as popular culture, politics, sexuality, education, and religion. He authored Beats, Rhymes, and Classroom Life, exploring the appeal of hip-hop culture and how it can extraordinarily affect youth identity and educational processes.

Warren Ballentine

Ballentine is an attorney, author of The Truth About Black and White, and host of the nationally syndicated radio show, “The Warren Ballentine Show.” Also the host of “Court Radio” on XM Satellite, he is known for his involvement in community renewal and as an advocate for children nationwide.

His mantra?

“An injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere.”

Common

Grammy Award-winning artist Common, known as one of hip-hop’s most poetic and respected lyricists, has bridged genres with his talent, having appeared in films opposite such stars as Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker. Also a children’s author, his goal is to deliver inspirational messages of self respect, love, and activism.

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With a celebrated acting career spanning over five decades, Academy Award nominated Dee is also a dedicated activist, having penned Life Lit by Some Large Vision, honoring the legacy of her husband Ossie Davis and his fight against social injustice.

Recently, Dee contributed to Family Affair, a collection of essays exploring African American families.

Ruby Dee

Immaculée Ilibagiza

Wife of comedian Chris Rock, Compton-Rock is founder of the Angel Rock Project dedicated to volunteerism, and has appeared on Oprah’s Big Give.

An inspirational force, she is committed to projects ranging from Hurricane Katrina to poverty in South Africa. Involved in the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, she helps raise funds and awareness of this rare disease.

Malaak Compton-Rock

In her international bestseller, Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, Ilibagiza shares her powerful story of survival during the Rwandan tragedy and her miraculous transition to forgiveness. As founder of the Left to Tell Charitable Fund, she speaks out to help others heal from the long-term effects of genocide and war.

Nikki Giovanni

Since bursting onto the scene as a passionate, influential force in the Black Arts Movement almost 40 years ago, Giovanni remains one of the commanding voices gracing America’s political and poetic landscape today.

Her latest collection, Bicycles: Love Poems, has been called one of her “most powerful offerings to date”

by Essence.

Jeffrey Johnson

Known as “Cousin Jeff” on BET, Johnson has merged a lifetime of grassroots activism, media savvy, and social leadership to become a fresh voice for a new generation. The former National Director of the NAACP Youth and College Division, he was named by Savoy magazine as “the community activist leader to watch.”

Abiola Abrams

Host of BET’s The Best Shorts and a participant on VH1’s Tough Love, Abrams is a feminist hip-hop indie filmmaker, journalist, and a self described “tv big mouth.”

A powerful young talent, she authored Dare, and is the creator of the Until the Violence Stops Women’s Film Festival. Give her a political or social issue, and she’ll bring a custom made mini-film festival to your campus.

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As a part of the Starbucks executive team, Herndon was Senior Vice President of Global Communications, providing the leadership that helped establish it as one of the most recognized and respected brands.

She delivers straight talk on the benefits of mentoring during career stages and shares how to achieve success without losing touch with life.

Wanda Herndon

Mohammed Bilal

A powerhouse in the world of business and personal finance, Broussard is known for her “Free from Debt System.”

As a wealth lifestyle coach, her mission is to inspire and empower people to obtain wealth through financial education. Broussard conducts seminars on campuses nationwide on how to be smart with your money, build wealth, and obtain the lifestyle you desire.

Cheryl Broussard

An original cast member of MTV’s The Real World: San Francisco, Bilal is a musician, poet, writer, and vibrant diversity consultant.

He shares his flair for poetic hip-hop storytelling in his fun, yet reflective, “12 Steps Towards Accepting Diversity” presentation that has become a key tool for breaking down barriers and embracing diversity.

Jesse Jackson

Called “the great unifier,” Reverend Jackson has played a pivotal role in virtually every movement for empowerment, peace, civil rights, gender equality, and economic and social justice.

Continually challenging America to establish just and humane priorities, he remains at the forefront of politics, working tirelessly to level the political and economic playing field for all.

Afeni Shakur-Davis

The mother of Tupac Shakur, an actress, and poet, she was a key member of the revolutionary Black Panthers.

As the guardian of her son’s legacy, she keeps his message, vision, and talent alive, founding The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation.

It provides training and encourages youth to foster their passion for the performing arts.

Ernest Green

When Green crossed over the threshold of Central High School in 1957, he stepped into history as one of the “Little Rock Nine,” a group of students who changed education forever.

He continues to speak out on the vestiges of past injustices as well as the future hope for race in our country.

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Performer, best-selling author, and activist, Souljah has been the creative force behind hiphop efforts to give back to the community, working with Lauryn Hill and P. Diddy to organize youth events that encourage activism.

She is the best-selling author of No Disrespect, The Coldest Winter Ever, and her newest book, Midnight: A Gangster Love Story.

Sister Souljah

Free

A rap visionary, Kweli has played a major part in bringing a sense of spirituality, social conscience, and moral balance back to hip-hop. He made a name for himself when he joined with Mos Def to form Black Star, and then gained popularity through his involvement with television shows Wild ‘N Out and Chappelle Show.

Talib Kweli

Previously the host of BET’s highest rated show, 106 & Park, Free recently joined New York’s Power 105.1 as co-host of the “Ed Lover Morning Show.” Effervescent and savvy, she is also an entertainer and recording artist.

A style maven and philanthropist, she is always surprising, always hip, always Free.

Black Thought

No group rivals the energy of a live performance by The Roots with Tariq Trotter, aka Black Thought, who is lauded for his complex and politically aware lyrical content, instrumental prowess, and improvisational skill. After more than 15 years of touring, The Roots are now the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and are releasing their new album How I Got Over.

DJ Drama

DJ Drama brings street music to the mainstream through such albums as Gangsta Grillz and his newly released Gangsta Grillz, Part 2, both filled with collaborations from several rap superpowers. Voted the #1 DJ in America, Drama entertains and excites, while spreading a positive message about the importance of hip-hop, leadership, and youth activism.

Ice-T

A hip-hop pioneer currently starring on Law and Order: SVU, Ice-T has risen from the harsh realities of growing up in poverty and violence to become a successful entertainer and entrepreneur.

With his powerful message about overcoming adversity, he now serves as a sobering, yet inspirational role model for youth.

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Wall Street Journal reporter and CNBC contributor, Hawkins is author of NEWBOs: The Rise of America’s New Black Overclass, about the new generation of black entrepreneurs emerging from the sports, entertainment, and media industries. He explores these men and women – the largest population of black multimillionaires in history – chronicling their rise from poverty to wealth.

Lee Hawkins

Bruce George

A high profile, well-respected voice of justice, Judge Hatchett is the former Chief Presiding Judge of the Fulton County Juvenile Court in Atlanta. Her highly successful court television series, Judge Hatchett, provides a forum where she can reach beyond her courtroom to a larger and more diverse audience.

Glenda Hatchett

An executive producer, writer, poet, and activist, George is co-founder of the critically acclaimed Russell Simmons’s Def Poetry Jam, and executive producer of the recently released spoken word documentary Bone Bristle.

Associated with several grassroots organizations, George is passionate about helping and uplifting those in struggle.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Best known as star of the hit series Girlfriends, which aired for eight seasons on the CW, Ross is an award-winning actress who has been in such films as Daddy’s Little Girls, and who will appear in the ABC Family movie Labor Pains, opposite Lindsay Lohan and Cheryl Hines. Charming and versatile, she offers a discussion on how we figure out who, and where, we are in life.

Debra Martin Chase

One of the most powerful women in Hollywood, Chase is the Oscar nominated producer behind The Princess Diaries and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. An incredibly successful trailblazer, she has broken through racial barriers to become one of the few minority women who wield power among Hollywood’s elite.

AJ Calloway

Former host of the popular BET music video countdown show, 106 & Park, Calloway is now a contributor to Extra. Charismatic and well respected, he gives back to the urban community and speaks on the realities of social responsibility and the media.

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Former Clinton advisor on affirmative action and respected leader in civil rights law and public policy, Edley aids America as it transforms into a multiracial society. As Dean of UC Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law, he is the first African American dean to lead a top-ranked US law school.

Chris Edley

M. Joycelyn Elders

As the 16th US Surgeon General, Dr. Satcher worked to eliminate racial disparities in healthcare. A champion of promoting healthy lifestyles, he created the first governmentreleased report on obesity and was consulted for the popular documentary, Super Size Me. Currently, Dr. Satcher is Commissioner of the World Health Organization on Social Determinants for Health.

David Satcher

As the first female African American US Surgeon General, Dr. Elders initiated programs to combat youth smoking and teen pregnancy, and to increase childhood immunizations. A healthcare crusader, educator, and vocal critic of social conservatism, she is always at the forefront of today’s critical h e a l t h c a r e concerns.

Regina Belle

Gospel superstar and Grammy winner for her duet with Peabo Bryson “A Whole New World,” Belle showcases her soulful voice in Love Forever Shines. In her presentation, she addresses the need for integrity and accountability in music and why our heroes should all be tangible ones.

Ian Smith

Currently the medical and diet expert on VH1’s widely popular Celebrity Fit Club, and author of The 4 Day Diet, Dr. Smith is a medical correspondent for NBC News network and a health columnist for New York Daily News and Men’s Health. He advises the African American community to take charge of its health through permanent lifestyle changes.

Sandy “Pepa” Denton

It was while studying nursing at college that Denton met Cheryl ‘Salt’ James and the soon-to-be Grammy Awardwinning group ‘Salt-N-Pepa’ was formed. Now, Denton has released Let’s Talk About Pep, her first tell-all book about music, family, love, and the successes and failures along the way.

Known for her fearless attitude and positive outlook, she is an inspiration to women everywhere.

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One of the most inspiring leaders of his generation, Edelman is co-founder and Executive Director of Stand for Children, committed to raising awareness and support of issues related to today’s youth. By pioneering innovative strategies, he teaches advocacy skills to those who work with at-risk populations, and galvanizes people to make changes now for the children of the future.

Jonah Edelman

Patricia Williams

As IBM’s Vice President of Global Workforce Diversity, Childs oversaw model diversity programs and policies.

A thought leader, strategist, and catalyst for change, he helps companies, organizations, and communities understand the importance of diversity education to succeed in today’s corporate global environment.

Ted Childs

Law professor, recipient of the MacArthur Foundation “genius award,” and author of Seeing a Color-Blind Future, The Alchemy of Race & Rights, and The Rooster’s Egg, Williams is a renowned cultural commentator. Currently, she writes the column “Diary of a Mad Law Professor” for The Nation.

Naomi Tutu

Daughter of Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Tutu, Naomi is an expert in international finance and thirdworld development, especially in Africa. Founder of the Tutu Foundation for Development and Relief in Southern Africa, she has taught at several US universities, and led many workshops for groups dealing with conflict and race relations.

Michael Steele

The first African American Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Steele has led a storied career in civil service. The former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, Chairman of GOPAC, and a partner at the international law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf in DC, Steele is known for his “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” mantra and “go get ‘em” attitude.

Kirk Franklin

Rising up from a difficult childhood, Grammy winner Franklin has become a bestselling contemporary gospel artist dedicated to affirming personal accountability and faith on the road to success.

He has teamed up with the American Heart Association, creating the “Fight of Our Life” concert tour to raise awareness about stroke – the third leading cause of death among African Americans.

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As one of the anchors of CNN Newsroom and a network correspondent, Whitfield reports on breaking news events worldwide. Whether reporting from the region during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq or covering 9/11 and other issues close to home, she offers unique insight into the important events of today.

Fredricka Whitfield

The Brown Sisters

With issues of pollution and global warming dominating the public agenda, Curwood explores these topics and more as Executive Producer of NPR’s “Living on Earth,” a news program about environmental change and human ecology.

He continues to advocate that our relationship to our environment is as important as any other part of our lives.

Steve Curwood

Cheryl and Linda Brown are two of the children originally involved in the landmark decision Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas.

They remain committed to carrying on the civil rights legacy, working to promote diversity in education, business, and through civic leadership. Cheryl speaks on these issues alone, or with her sister Linda.

Eric Etheridge

Author and journalist, Etheridge is the photographer behind Breach of Peace: Portraits of the 1961 Mississippi Freedom Riders, a “then-and-now” memoir of the individuals who took part in the watershed events in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement.

He is also available with a Freedom Rider and/ or for a pre-event photo exhibit.

Spike Lee

Lee is the respected filmmaker behind such acclaimed work as Inside Man, Malcolm X, Do the Right Thing, and Miracle at St. Anna, an adaptation of James McBride’s book. His popular films are known as being technically original, politically inspired, and often controversial.

In his latest d o c u m e n t a r y, Kobe Doin’ Work, he follows the LA Lakers star to capture his life on the court.

Bill Duke

An acclaimed filmmaker, actor, and writer, Duke has directed and starred in several television shows and films, including Miami Vice, Cold Case, Lost, Predator, and X-Men 3: The Last Stand.

Dedicated to providing a better life tomorrow for the youth of today, he created the Duke Media Foundation to address issues currently threatening the urban community.

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With unique wit and sharp honestly, Ayo brings a new perspective to the conversation about race and relationships. CEO of CROW clothing, a sustainable fiber clothing company, and the best-selling author of How to Rent a Negro, her next book Obamistan! is due out in 2010. She uses unique humor and contagious spirit to make difficult issues simple.

Damali Ayo

Angela Davis

Grammy-winning actor and author, Underwood has always made time to give back, finding purpose in service. A supporter of AIDS Healthcare Foundation and co-founder of Artists for New South Africa, he focuses on combating AIDS through education and offering medical supplies to those in need.

Intelligent and thoughtful, he also shares a message about understanding diversity.

Blair Underwood

One of America’s foremost radical feminists and social political activists, Davis’s passion landed her on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List in the 60s – she was, however, later acquitted. A respected academic, she continues to speak out for equality, advocating that social movements require sustained action to affect change.

Yaya DaCosta

An actress, model, and activist, DaCosta earned second place in the hit reality show America’s Next Top Model, has starred in such movies as Take the Lead and Racing for Time, which earned her an NAACP Image Award Nomination, and held a recurring role on All My Children. A dedicated human rights activist, she works with international and local charities that support women and children.

Charles J. Ogletree

Ogletree’s palette has many colors on it: nationally recognized attorney, Harvard Law School professor, critically acclaimed author of All Deliberate Speed: Reflections on the First Half-Century of Brown v. Board of Education, and prominent legal theorist.

His latest work is From Lynch Mobs to the Killing State: Race and the Death Penalty in America.

Justine Simmons

Star of MTV’s hit reality show Run’s House, Simmons is an accomplished author, jewelry designer, philanthropist and, most importantly, a loving wife and mother.

Involved with various charitable organizations such as Safe Horizon, she is devoted to helping victims of abuse.

Renowned for her compassion, Simmons speaks on the importance of family and leading a motivated life.

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Minister of Harvard University’s Memorial Church, Reverend Gomes is one of the nation’s most respected preachers.

He has authored numerous best-selling books, including The Good Book and his most recent, The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus. Deeply vested in humanity, he offers a clarion call to embrace joy, rise to the good life, and enact Biblical wisdom in daily living.

Peter J. Gomes

Michel Martin

Former President and CEO of the NAACP, Maryland Congressman, and Chairman of the Black Congressional Caucus, Mfume is credited with rebuilding and revitalizing the NAACP. He continues to follow his dream of impacting society and shaping a more humane public policy to create important change in America.

Kweisi Mfume

From immigration to parenting in a multicultural family, Martin tackles a wide range of topics in her daily NPR news and talk show, “Tell Me More.” A journalist for more than 25 years, she joined NPR from ABC News where she was a correspondent for Nightline. Committed to quality, responsibility, and civility, Martin is fascinated by learning – and talking – about how people live their lives.

Gabrielle Union

Actress and model, Union is one of America’s top young stars, appearing in She’s All That, Bring it On, Running with Scissors, and Ugly Betty. Also a vocal activist for women’s rights, she encourages women with her own story of survival and rediscovering life after a violent incident.

Sonia Sanchez

Renowned playwright, prolific writer, poet, and activist, Sanchez authored the American Book Award winner Homegirls and Handgrenades, which depicts struggles between cultures. Deemed “a lion in literature’s forest” by poet Maya Angelou, she speaks passionately on a variety of topics from peace and racial justice to hip-hop.

Alfre Woodard

An Emmy-winning actress, Woodard is known for her roles on popular television shows such as Desperate Housewives and The Practice, and for recently starring in Tyler Perry’s film The Family That Preys. A progressive activist, she helped found Artists for a New South Africa and has been active in raising AIDS awareness and promoting better access to healthcare.

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President and founder of Organic Soul Multicultural Marketing, Rhinehart has launched campaigns for Nelly, Erykah Badu, and Mary J. Blige. Multi-talented, she also has written My Organic Soul: From Plato to Creflo, Emerson to MLK, Jesus to Jay-Z—A Journal to Help You Discover Yourself through Words of Wisdom from Visionaries Past and Present.

Jacqueline Rhinehart

Holly Robinson Peete

Award-winning actress and singer, Ralph is famous for her passionate vocals as the lead in the hit Broadway musical “Dreamgirls.” Committed to raising awareness about HIV/ AIDS, she has performed in the acclaimed one-woman show entitled “Sometimes I Cry,” and was recently honored with an International Community S e r v i c e Award for her leadership in the fight against the disease.

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Talented actress, volunteer, and co-founder with husband Rodney Peete of the HollyRod Foundation, Peete was totally unprepared when she discovered her son was autistic.

Now a dedicated advocate for autism, she and her daughter Ryan have cowritten My Brother Charlie about their family’s story, slated for release during Autism Awareness Month in April 2010.

Ken Lombard

Former President of Entertainment for Starbucks, Lombard was behind the vision and strategy for all entertainment initiatives.

Hailed as one of “Ten Big Thinkers for Big Business” by Newsweek, he is a top expert on business development, known for combining fiscally responsive strategies with socially responsible goals.

Dominique Dawes

From Olympic Gold Medalist to Broadway star to television analyst to President of the Women’s Sports Foundation, “Awesome Dawesome” continues on a path to inspire, motivate and lead. Focusing her efforts on building selfesteem and confidence in young women, she has been the spokeswoman for the Girl Scouts “Uniquely Me” campaign.

Boyce D. Watkins

An author and scholar, Watkins is an inspirational force in the fight for economic and social justice in America. A Finance Professor at Syracuse University, and founder of yourblackworld.com, he is the resident financial expert for AOL Black Voices. Known for his unique style of compelling, yet down to earth, financial analysis, he is dedicated to promoting financial literacy in the black community.

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Considered the “Rwandan Schindler,” Rusesabagina saved over 1,200 lives during the Rwandan genocide. His story is chronicled in both the Academy Award nominated film, Hotel Rwanda, a riveting account of a man saving others during his country’s darkest moment, and in his book, An Ordinary Man.

Paul Rusesabagina

Mychael Knight

One of the most respected and multi-faceted African American actors, Gossett has received many accolades, including an Oscar for Officer and a Gentleman and an Emmy for Roots. As founder of the Eracism Foundation, he is dedicated to fighting racism, ignorance, and social apathy.

Lou Gossett, Jr.

The newest fashion designer to hit the scene, Knight tried out twice for the hit reality show Project Runway before making the third season cut.

Known as the “fan favorite,” he has become a household name with his signature fragrance and racy lingerie collection, and currently has a new fashion line in the works.

Robin Kelley

Regarded as one of the country’s preeminent scholars in African American history and culture, Kelley is Professor of African American Studies and Ethnicity at USC and a highly acclaimed author. A powerful social critic, he examines issues that challenge race in contemporary America.

Dominique Wilkins

One of the most exciting players in NBA history, Wilkins has since retired from the court and been active in many areas. From serving as Vice President of Basketball at the Atlanta Hawks, to establishing his own private label wines, to raising awareness of Type 2 Diabetes, he shares his motivating journey from NBA stardom to entrepreneur and advocate.

Alvin Poussaint

A veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Poussaint is a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an expert on children, race relations, and diversity in our multicultural society. He collaborated with Bill Cosby on The Cosby Show and the hotly debated book, Come On, People! On the Path from Victims to Victors.

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An expert on civil rights and anti-discrimination law, Ford is an insightful voice in the ongoing cultural dialogue involving race and multiculturalism. The George E. Osborne Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and author of The Race Card, he explores hot-button questions of race and racism with coolheaded objectivity and ideological balance.

Richard T. Ford

Julianne Malveaux

Southern rapper and actor Banner is a complex talent who displays a dedication to lyrical craft and roaring tracks in his albums Mississippi and The Greatest Story Ever Told.

Recently, he chose to adopt a healthier lifestyle, and now advocates healthy living in the African American community.

He will star in the upcoming independent feature film, The Confidant.

David Banner

An economist and cutting-edge intellectual who is recognized for her unique, insightful observations, Malveaux pens a nationally syndicated column on national affairs, the American workplace, and the economy. A strong force in education, she is currently President of Bennett College for Women.

Will Power

At the forefront of a new art form, Power has evolved into the preeminent hiphop theater playwright and performer with his body of work, including off-Broadway hits “The Sevens” and “Flow.” Opening minds about creativity, he shares how the culture of hip-hop has become a way for a new generation to define itself.

Deborah Prothrow-Stith

Dr. Prothrow-Stith is Director of the Division of Public Health Practice at the Harvard School of Public Health with a goal of improving the health of communities, particularly those that are disadvantaged.

She is the co-author of Murder is No Accident and Sugar & Spice and No Longer Nice.

Myrlie Evers-Williams

Wife of slain civil rights activist, Medgar Evers, Evers-Williams became the first woman to lead and restore credibility to the NAACP during a time when it was surrounded by controversy. She continues her activism on behalf of racial and gender equality and is coauthor of The Autobiography of Medgar Evers with Dr. Manning Marable.

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Fewer than 12 years ago, Combs was a homeless crack addict and criminal who had been shot, beaten and raped.

Today, having completely turned her life around, the media has lauded her journey as being “from homeless to hero.” A single mother who is currently pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Combs inspires others with her inspirational story of perseverance.

Brenda Combs

John McWhorter

An award-winning multi-media journalist, and former host of NPR’s “News & Notes,” Chideya has made a name for herself as a political analyst and a savvy Internet blogger. She founded PopandPolitics.com, an online journal for young Americans that provides an antidote to mainstream political and cultural reporting.

Farai Chideya

Author of Winning the Race, and his latest Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue, McWhorter is one of America’s leading linguists and a recognized authority on race and diversity.

Widely published in the media, he is a columnist for The New York Sun where he articulates important issues in language and how they relate to ethnic and racial identities.

Marshawn Evans

A leading expert on the art of maximizing human potential, Evans is a performance strategist, entrepreneur, and attorney who founded ME Unlimited, a corporate life-enrichment consulting firm focusing on peak performance, diversity, women’s empowerment, and leadership.

She penned S.K.I.R.T.S in the Boardroom: A Woman’s Survival Guide to Success in Business & Life.

Star Jones

Former co-host of The View, media personality and successful prosecutor, Jones is known for her candor, confidence, and style.

Politically active and socially involved, she is an unstoppable force, discussing the hotbutton issues in the media in addition to advocating for economic and social justice for all people.

Mathew Knowles

President and CEO of Music World Entertainment, Knowles is perhaps best known for managing the global phenomena Destiny’s Child and Beyoncé. A man blessed with street savvy, business acumen, and a heartfelt devotion to the music he loves, the artists he serves, and the fans who make it all possible, he speaks passionately on the music industry and the state of R&B today.

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Best known for her role as Will Smith’s girlfriend and fiancée on the hit show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Long has also appeared on Third Watch and Boston Legal, as well as in hit movies Friday, The Best Man, Big Momma’s House, and Are We There Yet? Raising a family while maintaining a demanding career, she personifies a successful, balanced woman.

Nia Long

The Feurtado Brothers

Known as Martin Luther King, Jr.’s driver and personal assistant, Houck is a fervent civil rights activist whose philosophy is to cross party, ethnic, and ideological lines to collaborate for the common good of the people.

His upcoming memoir, Driving Dr. King: Chasing the Dream, recounts his experiences with the legendary visionary during the Civil Rights Movement.

Tom Houck

Ex-drug kingpins and former gang members, Todd and Lance Feurtado made a decision to change their lives.

Now passionate, motivational speakers, and the men behind the awardwinning documentary King of Kings, they work towards educating communities on the dangers of gun use, gang violence, and drug abuse.

They inspire youth to reach their full potential despite the challenging elements that may surround them.

Aaron McGruder

Creator of The Boondocks comic strip and animated series, McGruder is an outspoken political satirist who dispenses social commentary with humor. In his insightful presentation, “Negrology, the State of Black America,” he demystifies the truth about where African Americans are today and peers into the future of where they will be tomorrow.

Isaiah Washington

An award-winning actor and veteran of Spike Lee films, Washington is perhaps best known for his role as gifted cardiothoracic surgeon “Dr. Preston Burke” on the hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy.

Off-screen he is a devout supporter of Sierra Leone, having created The Gondobay Manga Foundation to implement cooperative planning to improve the lives of the country’s people.

Victoria Rowell

An Emmy nominated actress, and the recipient of 11 NAACP Image Awards, Rowell has never forgotten her life as a foster child, writing the bestseller, The Women Who Raised Me. As an activist, she founded the Rowell Foster Children’s Positive Plan to help foster children fulfill their potential through fine arts, sports, and job opportunities.

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With more than 19 years of legal experience on the bench, Judge Milian joined The People’s Court in January 2001 as the first female judge to preside over the long running show. Popular for her sharp wit and quirky expressions when sentencing criminals, she is also the first Hispanic judge to sit on any English language c o u r t program.

Marilyn Milian

Luis Alberto Urrea

Having been with the ABC News team for over 20 years now, the Emmy-winning Quiñones is currently co-anchor of Primetime Live, and was most recently a correspondent for Primetime Thursday and 20/20.

He has authored Heroes Among Us, chronicling the brave stories of the often unrecognized Americans who have “done the right thing” in the face of danger.

John Quiñones

An award-winning poet and essayist, Urrea authored the epic novel The Hummingbird’s Daughter, as well as the The Devil’s Highway, a best-selling nonfiction account of Mexican immigrants crossing over the US border. His latest book, Into the Beautiful North, is lauded for having Urrea’s characteristic eye for detail, powerful narrative, and vivid characters.

Tony Plana

With an acting career spanning almost thirty years, Plana currently stars on the hit series Ugly Betty. A former teacher, he participates in educational outreach programs within the Latino community that encourage the use of arts to expand students’ horizons and move them beyond personal, cultural, and vocational borders.

Jimmy Santiago Baca

It was while in prison that Baca learned to read and write, unearthed a voracious passion for poetry, and completely turned his life around. Today, devoted to helping others use writing as they overcome hardship, he has conducted hundreds of workshops in prisons, community centers, libraries, and universities throughout the country.

Richard Carmona

Having grown up in an impoverished Hispanic Family, Dr. Carmona overcame great adversity on his way to becoming the 17th US Surgeon General. From being a decorated Green Beret in Vietnam, to serving as a police officer, to graduating medical school at the top of his class, he now advocates the importance of not only a healthier lifestyle, but a healthier environment.

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Those who grew up learning their ABC’s with the crew on Sesame Street will immediately recognize Manzano as the bilingual “Maria.” Attributing her appeal to the fact that she acts the same toward children as she does toward adults – honestly and directly – the activist and author continues to contribute to enriching diversity on television, on the stage, and in education.

Sonia Manzano

Regina Montoya

As President and CEO of MANA, the oldest Latina membership organization in the United States, Riojas empowers Latinas through leadership development, community service, and advocacy.

She continues to support MANA’s vision, spearheading initiatives nationwide to improve the quality of life for all Hispanics.

Alma Morales Riojas

Educator, commentator, and business consultant, Montoya is a Harvard trained attorney who was one of the first Latinas to earn partnership in a major US law firm. Also one of a handful of Latinas serving on a Fortune 500 Board of Directors, she is now CEO of New America Alliance (NAA), where she focuses on promoting economic and political empowerment within the Latino community.

Joe Hernandez-Kolski

Hernandez-Kolski, aka “Pocho Joe,” is committed to creating work that challenges the audience while it entertains.

He combines poetry, comedy and his unique sociopolitical “Chicagoan” point of view to create a performance that embraces the conundrums of America. Among others, he is applauded by Dr. Cornel West and Marc “So What” Smith, founder of the Poetry Slam movement.

Maria Hinojosa

Senior Correspondent for PBS news program NOW and Managing Editor of NPR’s “Latino USA,” Hinojosa hosts a new PBS series, One-on-One, interviewing some of America’s foremost Latino leaders. A prominent voice in the Hispanic community, she brings her wit, warmth, and professional wisdom to the dialogue about c e l e b ra t i n g diversity in life as well as in the educational arena.

Patti Solis Doyle

As the first Hispanic woman to lead a presidential campaign in the United States, Solis Doyle is the former campaign manager for Hillary Rodham Clinton’s 2008 presidential bid. In a business where it is rare for females to manage major campaigns, and where minorities in key positions are even harder to find, she remains one of the most respected leaders in the field.

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Former White House speechwriter and advisor, Liu’s experiences bridge politics, media, business, and activism.

An author and influential young leader, his work has given voice to a new generation of Asian Americans. In his new book, The True Patriot, coauthored with Nick Hanauer, the duo mandates that we must return politics to what it once was: a civic virtue and responsibility.

Eric Liu

Tess Gerritsen

Refusing to follow tradition, Jen blazes her own trail.

Named one of the premier novelists of the 21st century

by John Updike, she writes on the experiences of diverse cultures and their joys and struggles adapting to America.

The best-selling author of Typical American and The Love Wife, she was recently selected to be inducted into the Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Gish Jen

An internationally best-selling author, Gerritsen took an unusual route to her writing career.

After graduating from Stanford, she went on to attend medical school and become a physician. It was a few years later –while on maternity leave – that she began to write fiction and never looked back. Now, several medical thrillers later, she is still going strong, having recently released The Keepsake.

Lela Lee

After viewing offensive cartoons at the Festival of Animation, Lee channeled her anger into her own cartoon starring the “Angry Little Asian Girl.” Today the popular comic has grown into an entire line of products, including two best-selling books. Also an accomplished actress, Lee has guest starred on such hit shows as Curb Your Enthusiasm and Will and Grace.

Angela Oh

Oh is a nationally recognized attorney and leader who served on the Advisory Board for the President’s Initiative on Race during the Clinton Administration. Professor of Law at UCLA and a leading voice in the Korean American community, she addresses the challenges of race, gender, and diversity, and works towards identifying and resolving problems of race relations in the United States.

Leroy Chiao

An astronaut, Chiao fulfilled his boyhood dream by flying on three space missions for NASA and serving as the Commander of the International Space Station. Drawing on personal experience, he explores the educational aspects of leadership, motivation, teamwork and diversity. He is currently a guest blogger for Gizmodo, enlightening us all about life in orbit.

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Raised in Mumbai, India, award-winning novelist and mathematician Suri is known for his critically acclaimed first novel, The Death of Vishnu. His latest book, The Age of Shiva, is a vivid story following a woman in post-independence India. Once named by Time as a “Person to Watch,” he continues to lure readers by weaving insight, detail, and historical understanding into his novels.

Manil Suri

Roya Hakakian

Following a long and distinguished diplomatic career as the former Permanent Representative to the United Nations from Pakistan, Ambassador Akram is now ready to step out from behind the political curtain to offer his perspective on what the goals of the United States should be in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and how they can be obtained.

Munir Akram

A celebrated poet and filmmaker, Hakakian speaks on the Middle East and the importance of human rights. A founding member of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center and a fellow at Yale’s Whitney Humanities Center, she authored Journey from the Land of No, an account of her life growing up as a Jewish teenager in post-revolutionary Iran.

Dallas Arcand

An Aboriginal Entertainer from the Alexander (Kipohtakaw) Cree Nation, Arcand has been performing Native American dance for over ten years, twice-named World Champion Hoop Dancer. Also a talented musician known for his unique style of “indigenous hip-hop,” he performs under the name Kray-Z-Kree. Arcand speaks on everything from selfawareness to motivation to music.

Somaly Mam

Born into a minority family in Cambodia, Mam struggled through an impoverished childhood in which she was sold for sexual favors and eventually forced to work in a brothel.

Now, fueled by her past, she has founded the Somaly Mam Foundation, devoted to helping children and women who have become victims of sex slavery and human trafficking.

Chandrika Kumaratunga

The first woman President of Sri Lanka, Kumaratunga led her nation through challenging times, including the 2004 tsunami, fighting terrorism, and assassination attempts on her life along the way. A political activist from a young age, she is renowned for her energy and intellect, and remains deeply committed to the welfare of the deprived and the disadvantaged.

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Founder of Johnson C. Smith University’s first official GLBT organization, Perry – who is HIV positive – is lauded for being an outspoken student activist who organized several forums on race and sexual orientation.

He shares his story of living with HIV, overcoming a dark depression, and how turning his devastation into activism saved his life.

Jonathan Perry

Vandana Shiva

The author of several books, including the memoir She’s Not There, the first bestselling book by a transgender American, Boylan is a professor of literature at Colby College.

Known for her passionate voice surrounding such issues as gender, culture, and love, she recently penned I’m Looking Through You, a coming-ofage story exploring Boylan’s struggle growing up as a boy who longed to become a girl.

Jennifer Finney Boylan

Known for her sharp intellect and friendly manner, Shiva has become one of India’s most valuable advocates, having devoted her life to fighting for the rights of its people.

A leading thinker whose powerful philosophy blends her views on the environment, spirituality, and women’s rights, she is at the forefront in the ecofeminist movement.

Raj Patel

A controversial author, journalist and food policy expert, Patel continuously challenges our presumptions about the global food economy with his work both as a policy analyst and activist. In his newest book, Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System, he discusses the growing worldwide food crisis and what needs to be done to solve it.

Zonnie Gorman

Recognized historian of the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, Gorman is an expert in her field who has served as a consultant to numerous documentaries, museum exhibitions, and authors. Currently the Project Coordinator for the Circle of Light Navajo Educational Project, she educates people about the rich history, culture, language and contributions of the Navajo people.

Asra Nomani

The author of the critically acclaimed Standing Alone in Mecca: An American Woman’s Struggle for the Soul of Islam, Nomani is a former Wall Street Journal correspondent and friend of slain reporter Daniel Pearl. Her character figures prominently in A Mighty Heart, the film based on the life and death of Pearl at the hands of Pakistani militants, starring Angelina Jolie.

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special programs

How Sesame Street Taught America to be Diverse In a compelling presentation, Michael Davis, author of The New York Times bestseller Street Gang, moderates a discussion with Sonia Manzano (“Maria”) and/or Roscoe Orman (“Gordon”), on the surprising, behind-the-scenes creation of Sesame Street – an influential, educational masterpiece that has found its way into the hearts and homes of millions of viewers over the past 40 years.

Sesame Street at 40

The Color Orange

Follow the fascinating evolution of hip-hop during this event exploring everything from its origins to its compelling rise to what the future holds. Work hand-in-hand with your APB Program Consultant to choose the combination of voices you want, from scholars to artists, including such respected names as Terrence J., Bruce George, Marc Lamont Hill, DJ Drama, Sandy “Pepa” Denton, Kevin Powell, Free, Ice-T, Saul Williams, Common, David Banner and more.

Hip-Hop Summit

As The Color Orange, Mohammed Bilal and Josh “Boac” Goldstein challenge the American notion of black and white, Jew and Muslim, urban and suburban in a fun, vibrant look at race, racism, and the way we get along.

Through hip-hop, theater, and sheer mayhem, they enliven ten steps towards crosscultural communication and understanding.

The Meeting

Playwright Jeff Stetson imagines what a clandestine meeting in 1965 might have been like between two of the most influential men of their times – Dr. MLK, Jr. and Malcolm X – in this dramatic and critically acclaimed play. A glimpse into what might have been, it is a compelling and intriguing dialogue between two of the most influential African American leaders in history.

Suite Rihanna: Greatest Hits

In a compelling new performance, author and playwright Pearl Cleage revisits the very same issues on which her acclaimed 1990’s writing Mad at Miles was based. Recently brought to light by the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident, domestic violence still draws national attention as an issue that despite our intentions has not been resolved. Through an interlocking suite of true confessions and shared life lessons, Cleage offers advice and evokes a call to action in helping end this fight.

Pathway to Preparation

In this unique, valuable, focused presentation led by Marshawn Evans, women leaders from a variety of fields share important, proven tools for success to today’s current job market and economic climate.

A catalyst for preparation and change, the message will infuse individuals and your community as a whole with the confidence needed to succeed.

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index Abrams, Abiola.................6 Akram, Munir..................23 Arcand, Dallas................23 Ashong, Derrick................5 Ayo, Damali....................13 Baca, Jimmy Santiago......20 Ballentine, Warren.............5 Banner, David.................17 Belle, Regina..................10 Berry, Mary Frances...........2 Bilal, Mohammed..............7 Black Thought..................8 Bond, Julian.....................2 Boone, Herman................2 Boylan, Jennifer Finney.....24 Brazile, Donna..................4 Broussard, Cheryl..............7 Brown Sisters, The..........12 Calloway, AJ.....................9 Canada, Geoffrey..............4 Carmona, Richard............20 Chiao, Leroy...................22 Chideya, Farai.................18 Childs, Ted.....................11 Cleage, Pearl....................3 Color Orange, The............25 Cole, Johnnetta B..............3 Combs, Brenda...............18 Common.........................5 Compton-Rock, Malaak......6 Curwood, Steve..............12 DaCosta, Yaya.................13 Davis, Angela.................13 Dawes, Dominique...........15 Dee, Ruby........................6 Denton, Sandy “Pepa”......10 DJ Drama........................8 Duke, Bill.......................12 Dyson, Michael Eric...........1 Edelman, Jonah..............11 Edley, Chris....................10 Edwards, Shawn...............5

26 Elders, M. Joycelyn...........10 Etheridge, Eric................12 Evans, Marshawn............18 Evers-Williams, Myrlie......17 Feurtado Brothers, The.....19 Ford, Richard T...............17 Franklin, Kirk..................11 Free...............................8 George, Bruce..................9 Gerritsen, Tess................22 Giovanni, Nikki.................6 Gomes, Peter J................14 Gorman, Zonnie..............24 Gossett, Jr., Lou...............16 Green, Ernest...................7 Hakakian, Roya...............23 Harper, Hill......................4 Hatchett, Glenda...............9 Hawkins, Lee....................9 Hernandez-Kolski, Joe.....21 Herndon, Wanda...............7 Hill, Marc Lamont.............5 Hinojosa, Maria...............21 Hip-Hop Summit.............25 Houck, Tom....................19 Hunter-Gault, Charlayne....3 Ice-T...............................8 Ilibagiza, Immaculée.........6 Jackson, Jesse..................7 Jen, Gish........................22 Johnson Sirleaf, Ellen.........2 Johnson, Jeffrey................6 Jones, Star.....................18 Kelley, Robin...................16 Knight, Mychael..............16 Knowles, Mathew.............18 Kumaratunga, Chandrika..23 Kweli, Talib.......................8 Lee, Lela........................22 Lee, Spike......................12 Liu, Eric.........................22 Lombard, Ken.................15

Long, Nia.......................19 Malveaux, Julianne..........17 Mam, Somaly..................23 Manzano, Sonia..............21 Marable, Manning..............2 Martin Chase, Debra..........9 Martin, Michel.................14 Martin, Roland S................3 McBride, James.................4 McGruder, Aaron.............19 McMillan, Terry..................3 McWhorter, John.............18 Meeting, The...................25 Mfume, Kweisi................14 Milian, Marilyn................20 Montoya, Regina.............21 Morial, Marc H..................4 Mos Def...........................1 Nomani, Asra..................24 Ogletree, Charles J..........13 Oh, Angela.....................22 Patel, Raj.......................24 Pathway to Preparation....25 Peete, Holly Robinson.......15 Perry, Jonathan..............24 Peterson, James...............5 Plana, Tony.....................20 Poussaint, Alvin..............16 Powell, Kevin....................4 Power, Will.....................17 Prothrow-Stith, Deborah..17 Quiñones, John...............20 Ralph, Sheryl Lee............15 Rhinehart, Jacqueline......15 Riojas, Alma Morales........21 Rowell, Victoria...............19 Ross, Tracee Ellis ..............9 Rusesabagina, Paul..........16 Sanchez, Sonia...............14 Satcher, David................10 Sesame Street at 40........25 Shakur-Davis, Afeni..........7

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Shiva, Vandana...............24 Simmons, Joseph “Rev. Run”....1 Simmons, Justine............13 Sister Souljah..................8 Smith, Ian.....................10 Solis Doyle, Patti.............21 Steele, Michael...............11 Suite Rihanna: Greatest Hits.....25 Suri, Manil......................23 Taylor, Susan L..................1 Tutu, Desmond.................3 Tutu, Naomi...................11 Underwood, Blair.............13 Union, Gabrielle..............14 Urrea, Luis Alberto...........20 Washington, Isaiah..........19 Watkins, Boyce D............15 Whitfield, Fredricka.........12 Wilkins, Dominique..........16 Williams, Juan..................1 Williams, Patricia.............11 Williams, Saul...................2 Wilmore, Larry..................1 Woodard, Alfre................14

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