John AmosA native of New Jersey, John Amos is best known for his popular character role of James Evans...
Wally AmosToday, his name is a household word. Wally Amos' most recent venture is, Chip & Cookie, a ret...
Dr. Claud AndersonDr. Claud Anderson, is president of PowerNomics Corporation of America, a corporation involve...
Ron ArcherRon Archer has an amazing, twenty-year professional career as a Pastor and is now Bishop of o...
Ernie BanksErnie Banks was born on January 31, 1931, in Dallas, Texas. He was spotted by major league sc...
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Dr. Bertice BerrySociologist, and award winning lecturer Bertice Berry, Ph.D., is one of the most sought after...
Walter BondWalter Bond knows first hand how setting goals can help you achieve greatness throughout life...
Donna BrazileVeteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is an adjunct professor, author, syndi...
Dawn BreedonDawn Breedon is a motivational speaker, trainer, facilitator, activist, and author of Remembe...
Adolph BrownDr. Adolph Brown aka "Doc" went from the housing projects to project manager. As a graduate ...
Cupcake BrownCupcake Brown was not born into a life of privilege, intellectual stimulation, or professiona...
Les BrownAs a renowned public speaker, author and television personality, Les Brown has risen to natio...
Tony BrownTony Brown has entered the history books — not only in the arena of civil rights and televisi...
LeVar BurtonLeVar Burton has been capturing the admiring attention of both audiences and his industry pee...
Diahann CarrollDiahann Carroll is the consummate entertainer. So varied and dynamic are her gifts that she c...
Coach Ken CarterKen Carter is Rumble Head Coach for Slam Ball, a position he has held since 2002. He was prev...
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Marva CollinsMarva Collins grew up in Atmore, Alabama at a time when segregation was the rule. Black peopl...
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George CurryGeorge E. Curry is a journalist, keynote speaker, moderator and media coach. From 2001 until... Christopher Paul Curtis made an outstanding debut in children's literature with The Watsons G...
Mos DefMos Def is a critically-acclaimed hip-hop star who is also known to movie audiences for his r...
Gail DeversOlympian Yolanda Gail Devers was born on November 19, 1966, Seattle, Washington, and began ru...
Rita DoveRita Dove served as Poet Laureate of the United States and Consultant to the Library of Congr...
Marian Wright EdelmanMarian Wright Edelman, Founder and President of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), has been a...
Dr. Ronald FergusonRonald Ferguson has taught on the faculty of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of G...
Joe FrazierThe Heavyweight Champion of the World is considered to be "The Biggest Title in the World." This Leg...
Yvette FreemanIn 2004 Yvette Freeman won a second Ovation Award and NAACP Award for her performance in the ...
Nikki GiovanniNikki Giovanni is a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Over t...
Danny GloverFrom Places in the Heart and the Lethal Weapon series to the award winning To Sleep with Anger (whic...
Rene GodefroyRene Godefroy brings to the platform a refreshing approach to empowerment and courage. The he...
Earl G. GravesEarl G. Graves is a nationally recognized authority on Black business development and the fou...
Earl "Butch" Graves, Jr.Earl G. Graves, Jr. ("Butch") is President & CEO of Earl G. Graves, Publishing Co., pu...
William GrayWilliam H. Gray is the Chairman of the Amani Group, a governmental, educational, and business...
Darin GreenDarin Green is an internationally known keynote speaker. Darin began speaking professi...
Dick GregoryGregory, Richard Claxton "Dick" (Born, October 12, 1932, St. Louis, Mo.), African American comedian ...
Rosey GrierRosey Grier is a man to whom the written word does not do adequate justice. He is amo...
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Hill HarperAs an accomplished film, television and stage actor, Hill Harper captivates audiences with ...
Keith HarrellKnown across "Corporate America" for his energetic, innovative presentations, Keith Harrell i...
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Calvin HillMr. Calvin Hill was appointed Vice President/Administrative Personnel of the Baltimore Oriole...
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Brian HollowayA Stanford All-American and five-time NFL All-Pro, Brian Holloway, excelled as the team capta...
Reginald HudlinReginald Hudlin is a pioneer of the modern black film movement, creating some of the most pro...
Ice-TIce-T's lecture career started over 15 years ago when his record company sent him out to spe...
Kwame JacksonKwame Jackson is polished, confident and credentialed with prestigious Wall Street experience...
Jeff JohnsonJeff Johnson is a Washington, D.C. based award-winning journalist, social activist and politi...
Magic JohnsonHaving achieved every imaginable goal from a player's perspective, Earvin Magic Johnson embar...
Shelton JohnsonShelton Johnson dreamed of mountains as a boy, living in inner city Detroit. Shelton...
Victoria JohnsonFrom her humble beginnings as a child of a migrant farm family, Victoria Johnson has overcome...
Willie JolleyWillie Jolley is America's Premier Celebrity Speaker- Singer-Author...Inspiring Millions wit... |
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Tom JoynerTom Joyner, known as 'The Hardest Working Man in Radio', has distinguished himself as one o...
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Bernice KingNationally and internationally known as one of the most powerful, motivating and life-changing ora...
Dr. Alveda KingDr. Alveda King, niece of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, and daughter of the late slain civ...
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Bob LoveSuffering from severe stuttering most of his life, Bob Love went from successful Chicago Bull...
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Dr. Julianne MalveauxRecognized for her provocative, progressive and insightful observations, Dr. Julianne Malveaux...
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Judge Greg MathisThe real-life story of Judge Greg Mathis is heartwarming and inspirational. Greg Mathis...
Thom McKinneyWatch the audience at one of Thom's presentations. They sit on the edge of their seats and le...
Dr. Lorraine MonroeInstitute (LMLI) was the founding principal of the renowned Frederick Douglass Academy in Central Ha...
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James ParkerThrough his spirited words and powerful insights James Parker has helped thousands tap into t...
Star ParkerStar Parker is the founder and president of a 501c3 non-profit think tank that provides a nat...
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