Cedric Jennings was a bright and ferociously determined honor student at Ballou, a high school in one of Washington, D.C.'s most dangerous neighborhoods, where the dropout rate was well into double digits and just 80 students out of more than 1,350 boast an average of B or better. At Ballou, Cedric had few friends. Cedric Jennings's driving ambition - which... read full bio
Liz Smith is a syndicated columnist read by approximately 70 million readers across the U.S. in more than 70 newspapers, including Daily Variety. She is also the bestselling author of Natural Blonde, Jottings and Dishing: Great Dish and Dishes. The Landmarks Conservancy of New York City named her a Living Landmark" in 2000."... read full bio
Jim Stanway, Senior Director - Global Supplier Initiatives, has recently assumed responsibility for Wal-Mart's climate change strategy. This involves business development activities aimed at profitable greenhouse-gas measures for customers and the supply chain. Stanway also serves on the board of Texas Retail Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wal-Mart that buys wholesale power for use at its stores and distribution... read full bio
Lenedra Carroll is an accomplished businesswoman, visionary, singer, artist and author who grew up on a homestead in rural Alaska in the 1950s. Of Ms. Carrolls achievements, three that stand out are her successes as an author and as a successful music manager, and her work as a humanitarian. Her unique management style and business intuitions led her to enjoy... read full bio
David Shenk is an American writer, lecturer, and filmmaker. He is author of six books, including The Genius in All of Us. With his signature blend of facts, reason, and great storytelling, Shenk presents dazzling new scientific research showing how the potential for greatness is not restricted to an elite few, but is instead a universal part of human code.... read full bio
Drs. Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins, fondly known as The Three Doctors serve as an extraordinary model of leadership for anyone whos been through any kind of life challenge or major hardship. As teenage boys growing up on the tough inner-city streets of Newark, New Jersey these three kindred spirits made a pact: they would stick together-go to... read full bio
Valentino Achak Deng's life has been described by The New York Times as a testament to human resilience over tragedy and disaster." Born in the village of Marial Bai, in Southern Sudan, he was forced to flee in the 1980s, at the age of seven, when civil war erupted. As one of the so-called Lost Boys, he trekked hundreds of... read full bio
A prolific writer and former actress, Judith Sachs entertains as she instructs, hence her popularity as a speaker and spokesperson. Coming from a long line of physicians, she is well versed in the healthcare topics she addresses. Her many books include: Natures Prozac, What Women Should Knows About Menopause, What You can Do About Osteoporosis, When Someone You Love had... read full bio
Michael Eric Dyson is considered one of the nations most inspiring African Americans. He is an author, radio host, and a professor of Sociology at Georgetown University. Michael Eric Dyson has authored and edited 18 books that deal with many influential African Americans in history including, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Tupac Shakur and Marvin Gaye. He focuses most... read full bio
Bethany Yarrow performs powerful and praising songs. She is a student of the American spiritual traditions, an earth activist, and a keeper of songs. Her song is a living prayer for unification, delivered by a captivating, dancing spirit with a tremendous voice. A song cycle of traditional music has been translated by Bethany for the Orixás, a pantheon of Afro-Brazilian deities... read full bio
Scott's story is the hero's journey. By the age of 19, he played college football at FSU and was a top-ranked kick-boxing Black Belt champion whose last fight was broadcast by ESPN. During that time, Scott's life changed dramatically, he survived a horrendous automobile accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down and diagnosed a quadriplegic. Despite his... read full bio
Mary Frances Berry has been one of the most recognized and respected voices in our nations civil rights, gender equality, and social justice agendas. Fighting for fairness and justice under four Presidential administrations, she lead the way as Chairperson of the US Civil Rights Commission for many years. Berry also served as Assistant Secretary for Education in the US Department... read full bio
Samantha Nutt is known for being a humanitarian and also being a medical doctor. Dr. Nutt is celebrated public speaker and a leading authority on the impact of war on civilians. She is a medical doctor and a founder of War Child, an international humanitarian organization. Dr. Nutt has worked with children and their families at the frontline of many... read full bio
A talented actress and successful author, Emmy Award nominee Victoria Rowell has appeared on television in The Young and the Restless and Diagnosis Murder, and in such films as Eves Bayou. Raised in foster care, she credits her success to the foster families that instilled in her the confidence and drive to succeed. Passionately involved in many charities, she remains... read full bio
Hunter Tylo, a supermodel in the seventies and eighties, has graced the covers of over 200 magazines worldwide. In addition to her ongoing roles in the soap operas All My Children and The Bold and The Beautiful she has had roles on numerous other TV programs. Ms. Tylo was also the Pantene Girl, Cover Girl, and Lux Girl during her... read full bio
Suhir Vanketesh is an American sociologist and urban ethnographer whose studies examine the Underground Economy of the Urban Poor. Sudhir spent years in a 10-square-block neighborhood on Chicago's South Side observing the clandestine work of gangbangers and mechanics, prostitutes and pastors. Readers of Freakonomics will remember Sudhir as the University of Chicago graduate student whose fieldwork in the ghetto led... read full bio
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For Gloria Feldt, there is no difference between reproductive rights and human rights. As former President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of America, the 30-year veteran of womens rights and healthcare activism has led the world in providing innovative healthcare and protecting a womans right to choose.... read full bio
Adults as well as children will recognize Judy Blume titles as: Are You There God It's Me, Margaret; Superfudge; Blubber; Just As Long As We're Together; and Forever. Blume has also written the novels Wifey, Smart Women, and her latest, Summer Sisters. More than 75 million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into... read full bio
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