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Majora Carter

Real Estate Developer, Urban Revitalization Strategy Consultant & Broadcaster

Majora Carter is a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant, MacArthur Fellow and Peabody Award winning broadcaster. She's responsible for the creation of numerous economic development, technology inclusion & green-infrastructure projects, policies and job training & placement systems. She is also a lecturer at Princeton University's Keller Center.

Michael Steele

MSNBC Political Analyst & Former Chair of the Republican National Committee

Michael Steele examines the crux of business, politics and race. Steele draws from his unique combination of experience to deliver a relevant and insightful perspective on the day’s most important issues affecting individuals and businesses across the country.

Mike Johnson

Speaker, Emcee, Wellness Expert

Mike Johnson is an international influencer, global spokesperson, author and speaker on overcoming insecurities by cultivating self-love. Virtual Programs Now Available

Mikki Kendall

Best Selling Author, Diversity Consultant & Feminist
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Mikki Kendall is a writer, diversity consultant, and occasional feminist who talks about intersectionality, policing, gender, sexual assault, and other current events. She has discussed race, feminism, education, food politics, police violence, tech, and pop culture at institutions and universities across the country. Her essays can be found at major publications across the globe. She is the author of "Hood Feminism", a NYT Best Seller.

Morris Morrison

Speaker, Futurist, Author and Entrepreneur

Morris Morrison is a world-class Entertainer, Futurist, and Author who became obsessed with building Stronger, Kinder, Focused human beings after being orphaned in New York City, then, being orphaned a second time as a teen — before a doctor’s words changed his life forever.

Today global leaders from Fortune 50 companies, ranging from Supply Chain & HR to Sales & Marketing have relied on the voice of Morris Morrison as change agent to help their people overcome disruption to position themselves as better, more prepared humans that usher in the future of work. Clients have experienced Morris Morrison's message live on stage and in his latest book titled, Disrupt Yourself. Morris Morrison has been the go-to voice to bring families, teams and organizations together, with an authentic delivery style fueled by powerful messages of disruption, personal ownership & discipline.

Nikki Giovanni

Keynote Speaker: Poet, Educator & Best-Selling Author

Poet Nikki Giovanni was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 7, 1943. Although she grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, she and her sister returned to Knoxville each summer to visit their grandparents. Nikki graduated with honors in history from her grandfather's alma mater, Fisk University. Since 1987, she has been on the faculty at Virginia Tech, where she is a University Distinguished Professor.

Omar Johnson

Top Booked Keynote Speaker, Tech CEO, Leadership and Culture Expert. Marketing and Branding Authority, Builder of World Class Brands at Beats by Dr. Dre, Nike, Apple, Kraft, and Coca-Cola, Founder of ØPUS United, and Top 100 Black Thought Leader

Top Booked Keynote Speaker, Tech CEO, Leadership and Culture Expert. Marketing and Branding Authority, Builder of World Class Brands at Beats by Dr. Dre, Nike, Apple, Kraft, and Coca-Cola, Founder of ØPUS United, and Top 100 Black Thought Leader

Raven Schwam-Curtis

Keynote Speaker and Black & Jewish Educator

Raven Schwam-Curtis (shh-wahm) is a full-time content creator, keynote speaker, and recent Northwestern University graduate. Her research explores Afro-Asian solidarities and coalition building as well as Black and Jewish relationality. Bringing the expertise of academia to life in digital spaces allows Raven to serve the communities she loves and cherishes. As Gen Z increasingly turns to digital methods of learning educators need to adapt. And as a member of Gen Z themselves, Raven is up for the challenge!

Ruth E. Carter

Award-Winning Costume Designer

Ruth E. Carter is the two-time Academy Award winning American film costume designer. Best known for turning the Black Panther superhero into an African King, Carter makes history as the first Black person to win the category and earn Marvel Studios their first Oscar recognition.

Sasheer Zamata

Comedian, Actress and Writer

Sasheer Zamata is a comedian, actress and writer. She was a cast member on Saturday Night Live, and has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and This American Life.