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
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
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
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
Elvis Mitchell is an American film critic who is known for being the host of the KCRW public radio show, The Treatment, a nationally syndicated pop culture and entertainment show. He has also been a visiting lecturer at Harvard University. Mitchell was born in Highland Park, Michigan and went on to earn his bachelor’s in English from Wayne State University.... read full bio
Audie Cornish is an American journalist who is the co-host of NPR’s award-winning newsmagazine, All Things Considered. Cornish was raised in Randolph, Massachusetts, and she went on to earn her degree at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. While studying at the University of Massachusetts, Cornish began interning with NPR and also worked with the campus radio station. Before working as co-host... read full bio
Alexi McCammond is a political reporter at Axios where she covers the presidential election, cultural concerns, and trends that will help decide the next President. McCammond is based out of Washington, D.C. and was a lead reporter of covering the midterm elections and it’s aftermath. McCammond has earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago. McCammond began her career... read full bio
Susan L. Taylor is an American editor, writer, and journalist from Harlem, New York City. She has previously been the editor-in-chief of Essence and is one of the most influential black woman in journalism. Taylor began her career at Essence as a freelance fashion and beauty editor when the magazine was founded. After working for Essence for 11 years, Taylor... read full bio
Omar Jimenez is an American journalist and correspondent who currently works with CNN. Jimenez joined CNN at CNN Newsource in Washington, D.C. and has reported for over 900 different news stations where he has covered breaking news. He has since gone on to be based in Chicago as a correspondent. Jimenez was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and he was raised... 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 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
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
Nazanine Moshiri is a journalist, presenter and correspondent who has worked for Al Jazeera English. Throughout her career with Al Jazeera, Moshiri has covered huge stories based out of Europe as well as Afghanistan and Iran. Moshiri has also had the opportunity to interview numerous political figures which include the Iranian Foreign Minister, the Prime Minister of Turkey, Hugo Chavez,... read full bio
Dan Gillmor is an American writer and columnist on technology. He is also director of News Co/Lab at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Gillmor has also been known for being the founder and director of the Centre for Citizen Media. Gillmor rose to fame for being one of the leader writers of the Silicon... read full bio
Frank Gardner is a British journalist and author who is best known for being BBC’s Security Correspondent. Gardner was born in Hampstead, London, England, and at a young age, Gardner found a passion for traveling and took a gap year traveling through countries which include Istanbul, Morocco, Philippines, and Luzon. He then went on to earn his B.A. in Arabic... read full bio
Shiraz Maher is a British journalist, writer, analyst, and Director for the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence at King’s College London. Through his work with King’s College, Maher leads the research on Syrian and Iraqi conflicts. Maher was born in Birmingham, England, and he has earned his degrees from the University of Leeds and University... read full bio
Robin Oakley is a British journalist and broadcaster who is best known for his work with the BBC and CNN International. Oakley was raised in Kidderminster and he has studied at Wellington College, Berkshire, and Brasenose College, Oxford. He began his career working for Liverpool Daily Post where he worked his way up to become the political editor. He then... read full bio
