Julie Silver, MD is an associate professor and the associate chair for strategic initiatives at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and she is also an author, businesswoman, and cancer survivor. When she was only in her 30’s, Silver was named as one of Ten Outstanding Young Leaders by the Boston Chamber of Commerce but... read full bio
Joe Dombrowski, also known as Mr.D, is an American teacher and comedian based out of Seattle, Washington. Dombrowski gained fame after releasing an April Fool’s Day spelling test prank that went viral and has since been seen by over 20 million people. The video connected his students to a fake quiz, which featured inventive words. This prank led to Dombrowski... read full bio
Jesse Holland is an award-winning journalist, speaker, author, educator, and television personality. He is best known for being one of the first African American journalists to cover the Supreme Court full-time. Holland was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, and he earned his bachelor’s in liberal arts with an emphasis in journalism and English from the University of Mississippi. He went... read full bio
John Randolph, better known as Jay Smooth, is a writer, DJ, radio personality, and blogger, who is best known for hosting The III Doctrine. He is also known for being the former host and founder of the New York hip-hop radio program, The Underground Railroad. Smooth grew up in New York City and studied at Ethical Culture Fieldston School. He... read full bio
Jim Obergefell is an American civil rights activist who is best known for being the plaintiff in the Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges, which was the case that legalized same-sex marriage in the United States. Obergefell began the Obergefell v. Hodges case after finding out that he could not be listed as his late husband’s surviving spouse on his... read full bio
Jewel Allison is a poet, author, public speaker, former model, actress, and music educator who is best known for her book “Stealing Peace.” Allison was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and she began writing poetry at a young age and knew she always wanted a career in writing. Growing up, Allison often wrote in the dark as her... read full bio
J. Holiday is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and actor, who is best known for his breakthrough single, “Bed,” which peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and earned him RIAA certified gold. J. Holiday was born in Washington, D.C. and he began his career singing in high school but went on to finish studying before pursuing a... read full bio
Jim Lachey is a former American professional football offensive tackle who is currently a radio analyst for Ohio State football. Lachey was born in St. Henry, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at The Ohio State University where he was an All-American offensive guard. He went on to... read full bio
Jon Vinyl is an up-and-coming Canadian R&B artist from Toronto, Ontario. Through Vinyl’s music, he talks of love and heartbreak, and his music is sophisticated and vulnerable. While growing up, Vinyl found his love for R&B music while helping his mother work on house chores in the house on the weekends. Together they would listen to artists such as Luther... read full bio
JJ Wilde is an up-and-coming Canadian alternative rock and indie artist from Kitchener, Ontario. Music has always been Wilde’s first love and has been the center of her life since she was a child. A few years ago, Wilde found herself working three jobs while still trying to pursue music and felt as though she should give up hope, but... read full bio
Jessica Mitchell is a Canadian country singer-songwriter who is based out of Toronto, Ontario. Mitchell has previously won the COCA Singer-Songwriter of the Year award and was nominated for the CCMA Roots Artist of the Year. Mitchell tells stories through her songwriting which she tells through her heart and with full honesty. Most recently, Mitchell has released her debut studio... read full bio
Jeremie Albino is a Canadian folk artist born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Albino has since gone on to live in Prince Edward County where he began working on farms for several years, which gave him the influence to start writing songs. Albino’s music is a blend of blues, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll but what he focuses on most... read full bio
Allie O’Manique, better known as her stage name, Jasmine Trails, is a young up-and-coming Canadian artist who is known for her melancholy music. Trails grew up just outside of Ottawa on the Rideau River and her music is influenced by her hometown. Since starting her career, Trails has released three EPs which include; “Mental Opposition/The Vision Mission,” “The Past Is... read full bio
Jason Carrion is a television personality who is also an FDNY firefighter and a pro wrestler. He first gained attention after appearing in the reality series “Married at First Sight”. Since then, he has had appearances on series “The Swerve”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “Married Life”, and “Vixens Who Rule”. He’s also since been in the reality series “Married at First Sight:... read full bio
Jacoby Jones is a former American professional football wide receiver and return specialist who played in the NFL. Jones was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and he began his career playing football, basketball, and track in high school. Jones went on to play college football at Lane College where he was a three-time All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference player. From there,... read full bio
Jeff Faine is a former American professional football center who played in the NFL. Faine was born in Milwaukie, Oregon, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was a USA Today High School All-American, before going on to play college football at the University of Notre Dame. After playing college football, Faine went on to... read full bio
Jaiquawn Jarrett is a former American professional football free safety who played in the NFL. Jarrett was born in Brooklyn, New York, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Temple University. During his time playing at Temple, Jarrett was earned two-time first-team All-MAC honors. He went on to be... read full bio
Jahvid Best is an Olympic track and field athlete and a former American professional football running back. Best was born in Vallejo, California, and he began his career playing football as well as track and field in high school. He was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals and went on to play college football at the University of California where... read full bio
Jack Lambert is an American former professional football middle linebacker who played in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the entirety of his career. Lambert was born in Mantua, Ohio, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Kent State where he won two All-Mid-American Conference honors. After graduating,... read full bio
Jerrel Jernigan is a former American professional football wide receiver and return specialist who played in the NFL. Jernigan was born in Midway, Alabama, and he began his career playing football in high school in Eufaula, Alabama, before going on to play college football at Troy University in Troy, Alabama. During his time playing at Troy University, Jernigan had a... read full bio
