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Star of 'Arrested Development'
Jeffrey Tambor has earned multiple Emmy Award nominations for his roles, and has appeared in The Larry Sanders Show, Arrested Development & The Hangover. |
Internet Entrepreneurs & Olympians
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss were launched into the public consciousness in 2004, when the pair filed a lawsuit against Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg that was ultimately settled for a value north of $200 million... |
Star of 'Jersey Shore'
Vinny Guadagnino is the star of the pop-culture phenomenon Jersey Shore. He is also the author of Control the Crazy, an in-depth look at his personal struggle with stress & anxiety. |
Actress, Singer & Activist
Tatyana Ali is a Broadway-trained actress, singer, producer, activist & Harvard grad, well known for her role as "Ashley Banks" on the iconic television series The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. |
Actor & Comedian
American actor, comedian, and one-time game show host, Sparks is known for his witty additions to VH1 and his role as "Michael Novotny" on the American television series Queer as Folk. |
Comedian & Featured Player, Saturday Night Live
Jay Pharoah is a featured player on Saturday Night Live, where he has become known for his uncanny impressions of such celebrities as Will Smith & Eddie Murphy. |
Humanitarian & Author of The Third Wave
Known as the "Angel of Galle" in Sri Lanka where she conducted massive relief work following the 2004 tsunami, Alison Thompson shines as a humanitarian through her tireless work in Sri Lanka and most recently, in... |
Professor of Science Education & Author
Christopher Emdin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he also serves as Director of Secondary School Initiatives at the... |
Emmy-Nominated Actor, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Master improvisational actor John Ratzenberger gained international fame as the character "Cliff" in the NBC phenomenon Cheers. During more than three decades of moviemaking and theatre, Ratzenberger has... |
Filmmaker of Bully
The writer and producer of Bully, a documentary film charting “a year in the life” of America’s bullying crisis, Lowen explores the roots and ramifications of bullying on the playground, and how it translates... |
Hip-Hop, Pop Culture & Race Expert
Dr. Ebony Utley is an expert in popular culture, race & romantic relationships. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book Rap & Religion: Understanding the Gangsta's God. |
Motivator & Philanthropist
Justine Simmons, star of MTV's hit reality show Run's House, is an accomplished author, jewelry designer, and philanthropist who speaks on family and motivation. |
Research Professor & Historian of Education
Diane Ravitch is Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian of education. In addition, she is a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. |
NYT Best-Selling Author of 'House of Sand & Fog'
Andre Dubus III is the author of The Garden of Last Days, House of Sand and Fog (an Oprah Book Club pick and a finalist for the National Book Award), and the critically acclaimed Townie. |
Former NBA Player / Addiction Recovery Advocate
A hometown basketball legend, Chris Herren realized his dream of playing for the Celtics only to lose it all to addiction. He shares his story in Basketball Junkie & the ESPN documentary Unguarded... |
Political Activist, Entrepreneur & Public Servant
George P. Bush is the son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush, the grandson of President George H.W. Bush, and the nephew of President George W. Bush. He is a political activist, proponent of public service, and... |
Sports Journalist & Social Critic
Speaker Stephen A. Smith applies his insights into the world of sports to society at large, drawing parallels to issues like politics and race relations. |
ESPN Analyst & Former NBA Player
Current ESPN/ABC studio analyst and former 13-year NBA veteran Jalen Rose is one of the select professional athletes to maintain a high profile post-retirement. Long known for his post-game quotes and great... |
Author of A Walk Across the Sun
Corban Addison is the author of A Walk Across the Sun was born, a novel that brings together three of his great passions - storytelling, human rights, and the world and its cultures - in a narrative that... |
Author, Our Black Year & Founder, Empowerment Experiment
Maggie Anderson and her family lived exclusively off black business & talent in what they called "The Empowerment Experiment (EE)." She documented her family's journey in Our Black Year. |
