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
Maggie Anderson is an American activist, author, and CEO and co-founder of the Empowerment Experiment, a year-long study that finds out what happens when people only buy from black-owned businesses. Anderson was born in Miami, Florida, and she earned her B.A. in political science from Emory University and her M.B.A. and J.D. from University of Chicago. While studying at University... read full bio
Judy Richardson is an American activist, filmmaker, and lecturer from Tarrytown, New York. Richardson went on to study at Swarthmore College where she joined the Swarthmore Political Action Committee, which is a Students for a Democratic Society affiliate. Her work led to her joining the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee where she worked in projects in Alabama and Georgia. She also... read full bio
Bobby Seale is an American political activist who is best known for co-founding the Black Panther Party with Huey P. Newton. Seale was born in Liberty, Texas, and while growing up, his family lived in poverty most of his life. When he was 8, Seale and his family moved to Oakland, California, and he later in life dropped out of... read full bio
Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. is an African-American civil rights leader who has previously served as the Executive Director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and who is known for being an assistant to Martin Luther King Jr. Chavis was born in Oxford, North Carolina, and when he was 12 years old, he became the first African... read full bio
Cynthia Germanotta is an American philanthropist, activist, and entrepreneur who is best known for being the mother of Lady Gaga. Together with Lady Gaga, Germanotta co-founded the Born This Way Foundation, which she is president of. The non-profit, Born This Way Foundation, focuses on inspiring youth, end bullying, and help to build up communities. The Born This Way Foundation has... read full bio
Lonnie Ali is the chairwoman of Ali In All Of Us initiative. Lonnie was married to Muhammad Ali up until his death and partnered with him on several of his humanitarian initiatives and went on missions with him to countries such as Cuba, India, Pakistan, Uganda, and Sudan. After her husband’s passing, Lonnie gave an inspirational eulogy at his memorial... read full bio
Chasten Buttigieg is an author, tech, and advocate who is best known for being the husband of former mayor and presidential candidate, Pete Buttigieg. Buttigieg has been a drama teacher and through his husband, Pete’s presidential race, Chasten used his platform to bring attention to topics such as improving public schools, mental healthcare, and access to arts education. After Pete... read full bio
Author and speaker Lisa Brenninkmeyer encourages women to embrace the transformative power of God's unwavering love. She started the Catholic Women's Bible study program Walking with Purpose with the goal of seeing women come to know Christ intimately. She made the decision to bring about change after hearing numerous accounts of women who yearned for connection, sought out a secure... read full bio
Do you ever find yourself wishing that your therapist would lighten up and make a joke, if only for a moment You might find it helpful to listen to the podcast "Seek Treatment," which is hosted by the comedians Catherine Cohen and Pat Regan, who are also best friends. Cohen is known for her stand-up comedy special "The Twist... She's... read full bio
In the struggle for marriage equality in the United States, Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo, a wonderful couple, have been instrumental. They have supported LGBTQ+ rights for the past 13 years of their relationship, using their voices and individual stories to leave a lasting impression. Paul and Jeff actively fought against the false information and prejudices being circulated in 2009 when... read full bio
According to Neil Phillips, love is the solution to almost every problem. A cause for discomfort is a chance for development. Throughout his professional life, Neil has taken great care to manage his personal discomfort while delving deeply into the work of ending systematic racism and conducting the difficult but necessary dialogues that have the power to fundamentally alter both... read full bio
William Kyle Carpenter is a renowned United States Marine who was medically retired and made history. Carpenter received the highest military decoration bestowed by the United States, the Medal of decoration, for his exceptional deeds in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010. Notably, he bears the distinction of being the award's youngest-ever living winner. Carpenter endured serious wounds during the terrifying... read full bio
Rabbi Harold Kushner is a captivating speaker with uplifting messages about life and work that inspire us to get more involved in the world and in our own lives. Sympathetic, anecdotal and commonsensical, Rabbi Harold Kushner work rejuvenates the human spirit, comforts the soul and guides us toward lives and choices that mean something. In his talks and through his... read full bio
Lucie Arnaz is an actress, mother, producer, award-winner, and she is also known for being the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Lucie Arnaz has received numerous awards and honors for her work since first appearing in a recurring role on the hit television program, The Lucy Show. She was honored with an Emmy award for the documentary,... read full bio
Jim Fowler, one of the world's best known naturalists, has presented information about wildlife and wilderness to the American public on television for more than 40 years. Jim Fowler is a professional zoologist and was host of the Emmy Award-winning television show Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom. While Jim Fowler was serving as a host of Wild Kingdom,... read full bio
As the judge on the number one-rated new television show Divorce Court, Mablean Ephriam, Esq. is by turns tough, compassionate, and very funny. It would certainly require a sense of humor to deal with the divorcing couples on her show, who scream, cry, swear, insult each other, and reveal the most intimate secrets of their failed marriages--all while the cameras... read full bio
Prior to launching her signature television show, Sally Jessy Raphael was a pioneering presence in TV and Radio. The Sally Jessy Raphael Show was the longest-running talk show on daytime television and the first nationally syndicated single-topic talk show hosted by a woman. Sally Jessy Raphael was honored by the National Association of Radio Talk Show Hosts as Talk Show... read full bio
Trudie Styler's dynamic personality and incredible determination have made her one of the most powerful women in today's entertainment industry. Trudie Styler's passionate concerns for the environment and human rights motivate many of her career choices, and are reflected most clearly in her documentary films and fundraising activities. Trudie Styler's charitable work for human rights and the environment has also... read full bio
Language. Conversation. Relationships. Everything we do, at work and at home, is done through talk. No one understands this better than linguist Deborah Tannen. As author of, You Just Dont Understand: Women and Men in Conversation, the international bestseller that perched upon The New York Times list for almost four years, Dr. Deborah Tannen has unearthed the underlying dynamics... read full bio
