Jonathan Sarna is an American professor who is the Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History in the department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. He is also director of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program. Sarna was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and he was raised in New York City... read full bio
Jon Wertheim is an American sports journalist and author from Bloomington, Indiana. He has been a staff member for Sports Illustrated for over 20 years and is also the executive editor. Over the years as a journalist for Sports Illustrated, Wertheim has covered sports such as mixed martial arts, tennis, the NBA, and more. Wertheim has also been an analyst... read full bio
Jessica Queller is a writer and supervising producer who is best known for her work on the hit TV show, “Gossip Girl.” At age 34, while writing on the series “Gilmore Girls,” Jessica learned she had tested positive for a BRCA genetic mutation, otherwise known as The Breast Cancer Gene. With this knowledge in hand, Queller began the journey toward... read full bio
Jeff Flake is an American politician who has previously served as the United States Senator from Arizona. Flake was born in Snowflake, Arizona, and he has earned his B.A. in international relations and his M.A. in political science from Brigham Young University. Flake went on to take a two-year leave of absence and served as a missionary for The Church... read full bio
James Longman is an English foreign correspondent for ABC News America. Longman was born in London, England, and he earned his bachelor’s degree in Arabic from the School of Oriental and African Studies before going on to earn his master’s in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics. Longman went on to begin his career working as a reporter... read full bio
Hannah Beachler is an American production designer who is best known for her work on films such as “Creed,” “Miles Ahead,” “Moonlight,” and “Black Panther.” Her work with Black Panther on it’s Afrofuturist design direction earned her an Academy Award for Best Production Design, making her the first African-American to be nominated in the category, and the first to win.... read full bio
Eliza Griswold is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, author, and poet who is currently a contributing writer to the New Yorker as well as a Distinguished Writer in Residence at New York University. Griswold earned her degree from Princeton University and also studied creative writing at Johns Hopkins University. As an author, Griswold has recently published her book of poetry,... read full bio
Elaine Weiss is an award-winning journalist, writer, and author, based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Weiss has earned her graduate degree from the Medill School of Journalism of Northwestern University. From there, she has gone on to be a correspondent in Washington, congressional aide, speechwriter, magazine editor, and a university journalism instructor. As an author, Weiss has published the books “Fruits... read full bio
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
