One of the greatest offensive tackles of all time, Dan Dierdorf was an All-American at the University of Michigan before joining the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971. Dierdorf and his fellow linemen anchored the Cardiac Cardinals, and became one of the best lines in NFL history. They allowed the fewest sacks in the NFC for five straight seasons, and set... read full bio
American actor Dylan Walsh is from. He is most recognized for his performances as Sam Lane in Superman and Lois, Al Burns in Forgettable, and Dr. Sean McNamara in the FX television series Nip/Tuck. In Los Angeles, California, Walsh was given the name Charles Hunter Walsh. The Los Angeles Times' managing editor, Frank P. Haven, was his maternal grandpa. His... read full bio
From Reading, Berkshire, comes the dance-punk group Does It Offend You, Yeah They released You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into as their debut album. James Rushent, Rob Bloomfield and Dan Coop contributed to its composition and performance. Sebastien Grainger of Death From Above 1979 provided the lead vocals on "Let's Make Out." Despite being in EA's Need for... read full bio
Daniel Hoffman is a former Senior Executive Clandestine Service Officer for the Central Intelligence Agency with 30 years of honorable government service. In addition to serving tours in the Middle East, Europe and the former Soviet Union, he also served as Chief of a sizable station in Eurasia and Chief of a substantial station in South Asia. Mr. Hoffman has extensive knowledge in... read full bio
Daniel Germain, CM CQ MSM, a philanthropist who has devoted his life to aiding impoverished children, is a great visionary of social enterprise. The Breakfast Club of Canada, a nonprofit organization that supports and encourages the creation and upkeep of school breakfast programs in Canada, was founded by Germain. After growing up in a low-income area, he traveled for humanitarian... read full bio
Denise Woodard is the pioneering founder and CEO of Partake Foods, a natural food company that was motivated by her daughter's struggle with food allergies. She is also an expert on mentoring. More than 9,000 stores, including Target, Kroger and Whole Foods Market, now carry Partake's mouthwatering, allergy-friendly products. Denise is the first Black woman to openly raise more than $1... read full bio
David Grutman, a well-known innovator, businessman and venture capitalist with a base in Miami, has stakes in the hospitality, technology, wellness, consumer goods and food and beverage sectors. Grutman is the founder of the prestigious Groot Hospitality, which has a number of upscale eateries, nightclubs and hotels in Miami and Miami Beach and runs them (with imminent expansion across the U.S. and internationally).... read full bio
Dan Runcie, a digital media expert and businessman, founded Trapital, a media company that serves as the hub for the hip-hop industry. Runcie shifted his analysis to concentrate on the creative strategy used by hip-hop CEOs, some of today's most successful business leaders, by drawing on his knowledge in business. Runcie and Trapital discuss, among other important topics, how hip-hop... read full bio
Rapper DigDat, whose real name is Darren Diggs, hails from Deptford in London. Following the release of the remix featuring Krept, Konan, and K-Trap, his single "Air Force" peaked at number 20 on the U.K. Singles Chart; this was the first time one of his tracks had reached the top 20. With Loski, he released "No Cap," which reached at... read full bio
David Barrett, a celebrated composer and producer, is known for penning one of the most iconic motivating tunes in the American songbook. His "One Shining Moment" has served as the soundtrack of brilliance for 35 years of network broadcast and is adored by many millions of listeners. It was created in one sitting and was inspired by the famous Larry... read full bio
One of the UFC's most decorated athletes is Daniel Cormier, a former two-division world champion, simultaneously held the heavyweight and light heavyweight titles. He was a successful Olympian as well as an All-American at Oklahoma State in the past. Since being hired in the summer, Cormier has served as Gilroy High School's head wrestling coach. Cormier made his acting debut in the... read full bio
Dr. Marcia Chatelain, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author and expert on African American life and culture, supports groups in addressing and resolving their problems. Dr. Chatelain is currently a Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She was a Reach for Excellence Assistant Professor of Honors and African American Studies at the University of Oklahoma... read full bio
Many people regard Jessica B. Harris as one of the foremost experts on the cuisine of the African Diaspora. She is a New York Times bestselling author who has written, edited or translated 18 books, including 12 recipes that detail the culinary traditions of the African Diaspora. Her critically acclaimed book High on the Hog served as the inspiration for the... read full bio
Demi-Leigh Tebow is an entrepreneur, influencer, model and philanthropist who uses her platforms as Miss South Africa and Miss Universe to motivate and inspire people all over the world. She saw the common need for every person to be heard, loved and appreciated while touring the world and representing South Africa on a global scale. Tebow, a devoted member of her community,... read full bio
Daryl Davis is dedicated to assisting others in sparking constructive change by using dialogue to establish connections. He has spoken with KKK and White supremacist leaders in person for almost 40 years in an effort to learn how they can hate someone they don't even know. His first contact with racism occurred when he was ten years old and participating... read full bio
Geoscientist Dr. Proctor is also an astronaut, space artist and adventurer. She was the Inspiration4's mission pilot and the first black civilian astronaut. Inspiration 4 is the first all-civilian orbital mission ever. The Explorer's Club 50: Fifty People Changing the World, a multidisciplinary, professional association devoted to the advancement of field research, scientific exploration and resource conservation, includes Dr. Proctor as one of... read full bio
Authors Irvine Welsh and Ian Rankin, as well as BBC icon Bob Harris are among the admirers of the award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter Dean Owens, who is considered one of the UK's finest troubadours. His music is a special fusion of Scottish origins and Americana, with the unbridled energy of a rocker and the compassionate style of the best storytellers in folk. A... read full bio
Davon Bryant-Mason, aka dreamcastmoe, has lived in Washington, D.C. all of his life. He is a singer, songwriter, producer and DJ who has been quietly releasing some of the most buzzed-about and genre-defying underground music. Bryant deftly switches between R&B, funk, soul, jazz and hip-hop, among other genres. His ability to go off in diverse directions while maintaining creative coherence can be attributed to... read full bio
Anna Beckerman writes songs about saying goodbye with love and heart under the nickname Daneshevskaya. These songs aren't always about breaking up. Some might be directed to a lover, but the majority are about friends and acquaintances—people who momentarily cross your path before moving on to other things. Her debut EP, Bury Your Horses, finds significance in these absences and... read full bio
Bren Eissman and Joey Spurgeon, better known as DWLLRS, are natives of the small Californian coastal community of San Clemente. The group is developing a varied sonic palette fueled by forward-thinking alternative pop after embracing the city's sunny surf rock with the musicians they grew up listening to, including Frank Ocean, Brockhampton and Tame Impala. With the use of a variety... read full bio
