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
Sherrilyn Ifill is an American lawyer, law professor, and President and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, which is the nation’s premier civil rights law organization that fights for racial justice and equality. With the NAACP, Ifill has been the seventh president of the Legal Defense Fund and has also been the second woman to lead the organization. Ifill... 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
Ilyasah Shabazz is an American author, motivational speaker, community organizer, and social activist who is best known for being the daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz. As an author, Shabazz is best known for her memoir, “Growing Up X.” Shabazz was born in Queens, New York, and she has earned her degrees from the State University of New York... 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
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
Lemonada Media is an award-winning podcast network who was founded by Jessica Cordova Kramer and Stephanie Wittels Wachs. Lemonada Media is a women-run podcast network that talks on humanity and how you can take the bad moments and turn lemons into lemonade. The podcast also encourages their listeners to get real and start living. Kramer is the co-founder, CEO and... read full bio
Anne Milgram is an American attorney and politician who is a legal analyst for CNN and is co-host of Café Insider with Preet Bharara. Milgram was born in East Brunswick, New Jersey, and she earned her B.A. in English and Political Science from Rutgers University and went on to earn her Master of Philosophy in social and political theory from... read full bio
Rich Paul is an American businessman and sports agent who is founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group and is head of UTA Sports. As founder of Klutch Sports, Paul represents a number of big players in the NBA which include Draymond Green, Anthony Davis, John Wall, and LeBron James, whom is also his childhood friend. Paul was born in... read full bio
Laura Coates is an American legal analyst for CNN and host of the radio talk show The Laura Coates Show, which is featured on SiriusXM’s Urban View. As a legal analyst, Coates specializes on the intersection of civil rights and criminal prosecution. Coates has earned her B.A. from Princeton University and went on to earn her J.D. from the University... read full bio
Cornell William Brooks served as the NAACP's 18th President and CEO and is currently a Harvard Kennedy School Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership and Social Justice. Texas native Brooks was born in El Paso and graduated from Jackson State University with a B.A. before moving on to Yale Law School and Boston University to complete his J.D. and... read full bio
Charles “Chuck” Ramsey is the former Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department. Ramsey was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he began his career as a cadet for the Chicago Police Department. He served as a patrol officer for a few years before being promoted to sergeant. Over the course of his career, Ramsey climbed the ranks to lieutenant, captain, commander... read full bio
Bevy Smith is a host, speaker, and business woman who is known for being the host of Bevelations, and for being the former co-host of Page Six TV. Smith was born and raised in Harlem, New York, and she began her career working in business. She has previously been the senior director of luxury fashion advertising at Rolling Stone and... read full bio
Carri Twigg is a media influencer, political strategist, and producer who gives a millennial opinion on politics and pop culture. Twigg has previously served on team in President Obama’s administration. She served as Special Assistant to President Obama where she oversaw the White House efforts to protect the rights of working Americans and also served as Director of Public Engagement... read full bio
Solomon Thomas is an American football defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. Thomas was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he began his football career playing at his high school where he was a four-star recruit, was named the USA Today High School All-American and ranked among the best in his class. Thomas went on to play... read full bio
Evelyn Yang is a current stay-at-home mom, activist, and marketing professional who is the wife of Andrew Yang. Prior to being a stay-at-home mom, Evelyn worked in business for several years where she helped to launch and manage numerous brands at L’Oreal USA. She has also spent time with start-ups helping to market their health and wellness space. Evelyn has... 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
Paul Sparks is an American actor who is best known for playing Mickey Doyle in the television series “Boardwalk Empire,” Thomas Yates in the Netflix series “House of Cards,” David Tellis in the series “The Girlfriend Experience,” and more. Sparks is from Lawton, Oklahoma, and he went on to earn his B.A. in drama from New York University’s Tisch School... read full bio
