For Cornell Brooks, becoming the leader of the nation’s oldest, largest and most widely respected civil rights organization is the culmination of both a notable career advocating for equality and justice and an enduring family legacy of fighting for civil rights.A graduate of both Head Start and Yale Law School, Brooks is a champion of the transformative power of education... read full bio
Patricia Field was born in New York City to parents who immigrated from Plomari, Lesbos, Greece—a Greek father—and an Armenian mother. She claims to have invented the contemporary legging for women's fashion in the 70s and she was raised in Astoria, Queens. Patricia Field is the proprietor of the boutique bearing her name. During the filming of Miami Rhapsody, Field met Sarah Jessica Parker.... read full bio
Somalian model, writer, actress and social activist Waris Dirie has also served as a Special Ambassador for the UN. She played a little role in the James Bond film The Living Daylights, which launched her career. She also appeared on the catwalks in New York City, Milan, Paris and London. She has appeared in publications like Elle, Glamour, Vogue and a BBC documentary about... read full bio
Carrie Gress is a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., as well as a Scholar at the Catholic University of America's Institute for Human Ecology. She is the editor of the online women's magazine Theology of Home and holds a degree in philosophy from the Catholic University of America. Aleteia, Catholic Vote, Catholic World Report, National Review,... read full bio
Dr. Angela Farris Watkins is a civil rights activist, author, presenter, and educator. Dr. Farris Watkins has long been an advocate for the needs of different learners as well as those of African American students who are subjected to injustices. Her publications, Learning Styles of African American Children: A Developmental Consideration (Journal of Black Psychology) and Nurturing African American College... read full bio
Serving Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and family was Tricia Harris' first professional assignment. She progressed over her ten-year employment from the position of Intellectual Property Licensing Administrator to Chief Operating Officer of the King family's private business and legal concerns, as well as the global public and private interests of Dr. King's legacy. Tricia contributed to the family-owned... read full bio
At CA Technologies, Montreece Smith is the Diversity Recruitment Program Manager for North America. In this role, she is responsible for establishing strategy and designing programs to attract top talent from a variety of underrepresented groups, including the LGBT community, women, people of color, Veterans, and disabled professionals. Externally, she sits on the National Labor Exchange (NLX) Operations Committee and... read full bio
John is the younger of Thurgood Marshall's two sons, who served as the principal counsel in the case Brown v. Board of Education and was the first African-American Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. John specializes in motivational speeches about his father's place in American history and his contribution to the nation's civil rights movement. Additionally, he has spoken... read full bio
Jeff Caldwell is known to audiences nationwide as a clean, clever comedian with one of the brightest standup acts around. He is also known for being a great keynote speakers to Fortune 500 companies and organizations. Whether at a comedy club or a corporate event, Jeff delivers smart, funny jokes on topics ranging from the daily news to the daily... read full bio
Anthony Mays is a creative software engineer, digital entrepreneur, and supporter of diversity in the sector. As the company's founder, he has established a solid reputation for his proficiency in technology and business consulting, offering important advice to businesses looking to capitalize on innovation. Anthony Mays is a digital Advisor for Brilliant Black Minds at Karat and has a passion for... read full bio
Born to a single, teenage mother, placed in Florida's foster care system by the age of three and ultimately being adopted from a Children's Home at the age of twelve, Ashley Rhodes-Courter is the quintessential American success story. She later chronicled her harrowing life story in the New York Times Bestseller Three Little Words, which is currently being adapted into... read full bio
Jacque Reid is a renowned news correspondent, currently co-hosting the widely popular radio show, New York Live. She is also seen regularly on the nationally syndicated radio program, The Tom Joyner Morning Show. Prior to that, she served as co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show, The Steve Harvey Morning Show. Jacque came to radio from CNN Headline News and... read full bio
Suzanne Braun Levine is a writer, editor and nationally recognized authority on women and family issues, and media. She chronicled and fostered change in women’s lives as the first editor of Ms. magazine and today as a contributing editor of More magazine. Suzanne Braun is a lecturer, appears frequently on television, and is an advisor to several women’s and media... read full bio
The son of the late Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to summit Mount Everest, Peter Hillary has completed more than 38 mountaineering expeditions, including his 1995 bid for K2, one of the defining moments of his life: Just a few hundred meters from the peak, in a raging blizzard, he trusted his intuition and turned back as the other... read full bio
Best known for his role as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on the favorite American television show M*A*S*H, Mike Farell has become a well-known face around the country. In his early acting career, Farell guest starred in a few television series. He played notable roles on the various television shows such as, The Monkees, I Dream of Jeannie, Days of Our Lives... read full bio
Roslyn McCallister Brock is the youngest person and fourth woman ever elected as chairperson of the NAACP. She actively leads the nation's most significant civil rights organization in its mission to ensure that all individuals have equal rights and that racial discrimination is abolished. As a committed community advocate who works on behalf of vulnerable populations, Brock fights for quality... read full bio
When Zak Ebrahim when seven years old, his father assassinated Rabbi Meir Kahane, leader of the Jewish Defense League. Four years later, the men Zak looked up to and called Amu- Arabic for uncle- were convicted of detonating a van filled with 1,500 pounds of explosives in the sub level parking lot of the World Trade Centers North tower. His... read full bio
Mark W. Schaefer is a globally-recognized blogger, speaker, educator, business consultant, and author who blogs at one of the top marketing blogs of the world. Mark has worked in global sales, PR, and marketing positions for nearly 30 years and now provides consulting services as Executive Director of Schaefer Marketing Solutions. He specializes in social media training and clients include... read full bio
Dr. Ludy Green is one of the worlds leading experts on domestic violence and how this abuse manifests and effects woman and children. She puts a high priority on financial independence as a way to combat domestic violence and human trafficking. Grren philosophy has been implemented to great success by third party organizations to help victims of abuse. Green... read full bio
Dennis Avery is a voice in the environmental issue sector. Currently a senior fellow with The Heartland Institute, the director of the Center for Global Food Issues, and a senior fellow of the Hudson Institute, Avery aids in monitoring developments in world food production, farm product demand, food supply safety and security, and sustainable agriculture. Avery has authored books including... read full bio
