Social, Community & Cultural Issues
Activism, Philanthropy & Volunteerism
Activism, Philanthropy & Volunteerism:
"Maria" on Sesame Street & Best-Selling Author
Having retired her iconic Sesame Street character “Maria,” Manzano now dedicates her time to speaking and writing on education, communication, and Hispanics in the media.
Activist & Congolese Genocide Survivor
Mapendo, a survivor of the Congolese genocide, is a global activist for peace. She was named United Nations Humanitarian of the Year in 2009 and her story was chronicled in the documentary Pushing The Elephant.
The Bernie Madoff Whistleblower
Markopolos was catapulted into the spotlight as the man who blew the whistle on Bernie Madoff and his $65 billion Ponzi scheme. He speaks about the Madoff scheme and how you can recognize and prevent fraud.
Father of Trayvon Martin & Community Activist
Since the death of his son, Martin has committed his life to transforming tragedy into social change and awakening the nation’s conscience.
Bestselling Author, Poet & Advocate
Aija Mayrock is a bestselling author, poet, and advocate. Forbes Magazine wrote about Aija Mayrock, “With hundreds of thousands of social media followers, Aija Mayrock uses writing and performing to connect, educate, and advocate...”
Human Rights Activist
Mburu has been doing human rights work for the last 20 years. First as an activist in Kenya, then at Harvard Law School, and then during his time at Amnesty International, Global Rights, and United Nations.
National Leader on Belonging & New York Times Bestselling Author
Rev. Ben McBride is a native of San Francisco, spiritual leader, and longtime activist for peace and justice in the Bay Area.
Mother of Michael Brown
McSpadden is the mother of Michael Brown, the slain Missouri teen who was killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson following an altercation at a convenience store in St. Louis city in August 2014.