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Cecily Cooper
Cecily Cooper NONE Cecily Cooper is a certified transformational life coach, speaker, leader, and author who is passionate about empowering individuals, particularly women and youth, to unlock their ...
J. California Cooper
J. California Cooper 000000011687953X J. California Cooper was a renowned author and playwright, named Black Playwright of the Year in 1978. Encouraged by Alice Walker, she transitioned to fiction, w...
Helene Cooper
Helene Cooper 0000000045708150 Helene Cooper, born in Liberia, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The New York Times. She has served as a Pentagon Correspondent, diplomatic correspondent, and...
Floyd Cooper
Floyd Cooper 0000000063165049 Floyd Cooper (1956-2021) was a celebrated illustrator, recipient of 4 Coretta Scott King Honors, and 10 ALA Notables. From Oklahoma, he pursued his career in NYC post hi...
William Fredrick Cooper
William Fredrick Cooper NONE William Fredrick Cooper, a legal assistant in New York, is known as “Mr. Romance” for his sensitive and caring nature. His writing, full of honesty and complexity, explor...
Eric M. Cooper and Miles Simon
Eric M. Cooper and Miles Simon MULTIPLE Eric Mann Cooper and Miles Simon are acclaimed authors known for their unique storytelling. Cooper's expertise lies in historical fiction, while Simon excels i...
Brittney Cooper
Brittney Cooper 0000000495530628 Brittney Cooper, born in 1980, is a renowned author and Rutgers University professor specializing in Women's and Gender Studies, and Africana Studies. Known for her m...
Deborrah Cooper
Deborrah Cooper NONE Deborrah Cooper, pen name “Ms. HeartBeat”, is an established authority on dating and relationships since 1993. She founded AskHeartBeat!, a pioneer website focused on Black and i...
Deion Sanders
Deion Sanders 000000003973730X Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders, a sports legend and cultural icon, is the only player to compete in both a Super Bowl and World Series. Now a renowned coach at the Univers...
Arshay Cooper
Arshay Cooper NONE Arshay Cooper is a rower, author, and motivational speaker dedicated to community outreach. He collaborates with nonprofits to make rowing accessible to all and is a 2017 US Rowing...
Diane Cooper
Diane Cooper 0000000080411715 Pamela O'Hara, writing as Dianne Cooper, is a former inmate turned advocate for incarcerated fathers and motivational speaker. She empowers others to overcome adversity ...
Valerie Brown
Valerie Brown 0000000084824330 Valerie Brown is a Buddhist-Quaker Dharma teacher, executive coach, and co-director of Georgetown's Institute for Transformational Leadership. Formerly a lawyer and lob...
Eric M. Cooper
Eric M. Cooper NONE Eric Mann Cooper is a New Jersey-based Sci-Fi/Superhero author known for his Knight Seeker series set in the modern Tri-State area. He recently started a new series, Star Enforcer...
Tracy Price-Thompson and TaRessa Stovall, with Elizabeth Atkins and Desiree Cooper
Tracy Price-Thompson and TaRessa Stovall, with Elizabeth Atkins and Desiree Cooper MULTIPLE Discover authors Tracey Price Thompson, TaRessa Stovall, Elizabeth Atkins, and Desiree Cooper, renowned for...
Clarence Cooper, Jr.
Clarence Cooper, Jr. MULTIPLE “…One of the most under-rated writers in America…” —John A. Williams Clarence L. Cooper Jr., born in 1934, was an author whose works, like...
Anna J. Cooper
Anna J. Cooper 0000000116155726 Cooper was one of the last known survivors of legalized American slavery. Anna Julia Haywood Cooper (1858–1964) was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and spent her ...
Brittney Cooper, Chanel Craft Tanner, and Susana M. Morris
Brittney Cooper, Chanel Craft Tanner, and Susana M. Morris MULTIPLE Brittney Cooper, Chanel Craft Tanner, and Susana M. Morris, are renowned authors known for their significant contributions to liter...
Brittney Cooper, Susana M. Morris, and Robin M. Boylorn
Brittney Cooper, Susana M. Morris, and Robin M. Boylorn MULTIPLE "Brittney Cooper, Susana M. Morris, and Robin M. Boylorn are renowned authors known for their significant contributions to literature ...
Desiree Cooper
Desiree Cooper NONE Desiree Cooper is a 2015 Kresge Artist Fellow, ex-attorney, Pulitzer-nominated journalist, and Detroit activist. She has contributed fiction and poetry to numerous publications an...
Floyd Cooper and Daria Peoples
Floyd Cooper and Daria Peoples MULTIPLE Floyd Cooper and Daria Peoples Children's book Illustrators Floyd Cooper and Daria Peoples
Earl Sewell, William Fredrick Cooper, Michael Pressley, Rique Johnson, Destin Soul, V. Anthony Rivers, William Cooper, and V. Rivers
Earl Sewell, William Fredrick Cooper, Michael Pressley, Rique Johnson, Destin Soul, V. Anthony Rivers, William Cooper, and V. Rivers MULTIPLE
Sharon C. Cooper
Sharon C. Cooper NONE Sharon C. Cooper is an award-winning, bestselling author of contemporary and romantic suspense novels. She's known for her love of romance, rainy days, and peanut butter and jel...
Holly Mosley Cooper
Holly Mosley Cooper NONE Holly Mosley Cooper is an accomplished author known for “Confessions of a Reformed Cougar” and “Life is a Precious Gift.” She holds leadership roles at MEM Group and Hi-Tech ...
Omar L. Harris
Omar L. Harris NONE Omar L. Harris is an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and strength coach with over 15 years of experience in creating high-performance organizations. He is known for his 20 Team...
Orjanette Bryant and Dana A. Cooper
Orjanette Bryant and Dana A. Cooper MULTIPLE Orjanette Bryant and Dana A. Cooper Orjanette Bryant and Dana A. Cooper
David Elmo Cooper
David Elmo Cooper NONE David Elmo Cooper is a multi-media artist and muralist. His work has appeared on book covers and ad campaigns, and in editorial publications. David Elmo Cooper is a multi-media...
Esther Cooper Jackson
Esther Cooper Jackson 0000000037560491 Esther Cooper Jackson (1917-2022) was a co-founder and managing editor of Freedomways magazine from 1961-1985, a significant publication featuring writers like ...
Morgan Stevenson Cooper
Morgan Stevenson Cooper NONE Morgan Stevenson Cooper is a filmmaker, writer, and director celebrated for blending visual art with socially conscious storytelling. Best known for creating the viral s...
Rainie Howard
Rainie Howard NONE Rainie Howard is a bestselling author, speaker, media personality, and business leader reaching over 10 million globally. She's an award-winning humanitarian and life coach special...
Tony Dungy
Tony Dungy 0000000036530143 Tony Dungy, the first African American coach to lead the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl victory, has an impressive coaching history with multiple teams. Prior to coach...
Stephanie Outten
Stephanie Outten NONE Stephanie Outten is a transformation coach, author and speaker who overcame personal struggles to find joy. She uses her experiences to guide others in her roles as the founder ...
Primrose Cameron
Primrose Cameron NONE Primrose Cameron is an experienced motivational speaker, life coach, teacher, and counselor based in West Volusia. She offers personal and professional development through her t...
V. Brooks Dunbar
V. Brooks Dunbar NONE Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar is a renowned author, speaker, and leadership consultant. Known as the Confidence Commander, she empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their pote...
Charreah K. Jackson
Charreah K. Jackson NONE Charreah K. Jackson is a globally recognized love and success coach, Essence Senior Editor, and author of Boss Bride. She's a certified family life educator known for her wor...
Davina Ward
Davina Ward NONE Davina Ward, a Certified Christian Life Coach and author, empowers women to overcome challenges, shatter limiting beliefs, and embrace their true purpose. As the P.U.S.H. Coach, she ...
Anita L. Helm
Anita L. Helm NONE Anita L. Helm is an author and transformational presenter. She allows readers into the intimate and traumatic moments of her life. Her story is raw and transparent in areas of our ...
Nikki Woods
Nikki Woods NONE Nikki Woods is a multi-media personality, personal branding coach, and CEO of Nikki Woods Media. As senior producer of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, she reaches over 8 million listen...
Artika R. Tyner
Artika R. Tyner NONE Dr. Artika R. Tyner is an influential leader, author, and speaker focused on fostering inclusive leadership and social justice. With a background in law, education, and nonprofit...
Dorothea Grimes-Frederick
Dorothea Grimes-Frederick NONE Dorothea Grimes-Frederick is a distinguished engineer, educator, and speaker with considerable experience in Fortune 500 companies. The first African-American woman to ...
Gena Cox
Gena Cox NONE Dr. Gena Cox is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and author known for her nuanced insights and invaluable recommendations. She guides leaders in adapting to societal cha...
Toby Thompkins
Toby Thompkins NONE Toby Thompkins, tech entrepreneur, executive coach, and bestselling author, is the CEO of SAFIOO Inc., a mobile leadership development platform. With 30+ years of experience acros...
Lisa M. Bennett
Lisa M. Bennett NONE Lisa M. Bennett, former executive and current author, coach, and YouTube personality, uses her expertise to empower individuals through Fearless Coaching LLC and C-Crets, a caree...
Jason Wilson
Jason Wilson 0000000109296299 Jason Wilson, founder and CEO of the Yunion, a non-profit youth organization, has impacted over 15,000 youth since 2003 through prevention programming and parental engag...
TiJuana A. Gholson
TiJuana A. Gholson NONE Ti’Juana A. Gholson is a dynamic business coach, author, and speaker with a focus on empowering women in business. As the founder of L.I.P.S. and Women's Business Symposium, L...
Abiola Abrams
Abiola Abrams NONE Abiola Abrams is a renowned speaker, life coach, author, columnist, and media personality known for her heart-centered lifestyle advice. She is the creator of the “Passionista Play...
George C. Fraser and Emma Fraser-Pendleton
George C. Fraser and Emma Fraser-Pendleton MULTIPLE George C. Fraser, CEO of FraserNet, is a leading authority on economic development and networking for African Americans. His sister, Dr. Emma Frase...
J.J. Smith
J.J. Smith NONE JJ Smith is a certified nutritionist and weight-management specialist, renowned author, and inspirational speaker. Featured on multiple television shows and in high-profile publicatio...
Cheryl Polote-Williamson
Cheryl Polote-Williamson Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson is a visionary businesswoman, transformational speaker, and sought-after mindset coach. As an award-winning filmmaker and executive producer, s...
Rick Rigsby
Rick Rigsby NONE Rick Rigsby, Ph.D., is a renowned motivational speaker, author, and ex-college football coach from Texas. Widely recognized for his stirring speeches on leadership and personal respo...
Valorie Burton
Valorie Burton 0000000038525583 Valorie Burton, a motivational speaker, author, and life coach, is the founder of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute. Valorie Burton is a life coach, autho...
Zoe Shaw
Zoe Shaw NONE Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, life coach, and author, known for her Ask Dr. Zoe column and notable features on OprahMag.com and Recovery Today magazi...
Maurice Ashley
Maurice Ashley 0000000082047654 Maurice Ashley, the first African-American International Chess Grandmaster, is a renowned coach, commentator, author, app designer, and motivational speaker. Known for...
Steven Anthony King
Steven Anthony King NONE “I give so much because I’ve been given so much.” Steven Anthony King is a New York-based public speaker, relationship coach, talk show host, and author with...
Chianti Lomax
Chianti Lomax NONE Chianti Lomax, “The Chief Happiness Curator”, is a renowned speaker, coach, and strategist, dedicated to transforming mental health in communities of color. Founder of wellDistrict...
Rick Wallace
Rick Wallace NONE Rick Wallace, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a renowned author of 20 books and numerous scholarly articles, primarily focusing on issues affecting the black community. He's also an influential p...
Toni Harris
Toni Harris NONE Toni Harris, known as the Turnaround Queen®, is a renowned business coach and speaker with over 25 years of experience. She's a top-rated Constant Contact Solution Provider and auth...
Andre Polite
Andre Polite NONE Andre Polite, CEO & Founder of Polite Visions, reinvented himself after personal struggles, leading to his transformation as a mindset coach and author of T.I.P.S. “Taking Initiativ...
Eryka Parker
Eryka Parker NONE Eryka is the moderator of AALBC’s Black Don’t Crack… Book Spines book club. Eryka Parker is an award-winning book coach and developmental editor who assists diverse writers in storyt...
Lyvonne Briggs
Lyvonne Briggs NONE Emmy Award winner Lyvonne Briggs is a body-positive preacher, speaker, coach, and creator. She hosts the Sensual Faith podcast, founded a storytelling agency, and curates spiritua...
EbonyJanice
EbonyJanice NONE EbonyJanice is a lecturer, speaker, and preacher with a focus on areas like Hip Hop Scholarship and Decolonizing Authority. She holds a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology and Political Sc...
Ben McBride
Ben McBride NONE Rev. Ben McBride is an acclaimed faith leader and activist known globally as a speaker. Founder of Empower Initiative and Bring the HEAT campaign, and former director of PICO Califor...
Caroline A. Wanga
Caroline A. Wanga NONE Caroline A. Wanga is currently the President & CEO of Essence Ventures. She serves as Target's Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Culture Officer Caroline A. Wanga is currently the...
Steven Barnes
Steven Barnes 0000000120240667 Steven Barnes is a bestselling author and screenwriter, known for his award-winning Tennyson Hardwick mystery series and Lifewriting course. With over 30 years of self-...
Ash Cash
Ash Cash NONE Ash Exantus, also known as Ash Cash, is a renowned banking executive, personal finance expert, and author of six books, three of which are Amazon.com bestsellers. He serves as a head of...
Alicia T. Bowens
Alicia T. Bowens NONE Alicia T. Bowens, from Chicago, overcame early motherhood to graduate high school and the University of Illinois. She built a successful career in IT, earned two masters degrees...
Pamela Samuels Young
Pamela Samuels Young NONE Pamela Samuels Young is an award-winning author, attorney, and motivational speaker from Compton, California. Notably, she served as Toyota's Managing Counsel for 15 years a...
David Levering Lewis, Michael H. Nash, and Daniel J. Leab
David Levering Lewis, Michael H. Nash, and Daniel J. Leab MULTIPLE David Levering Lewis, Michael H. Nash, and Daniel J. Leab are renowned authors. They are known for their significant contributions i...
Taymullah Abdur-Rahman
Taymullah Abdur-Rahman NONE Taymullah Abdur-Rahman is a Black Muslim thought leader, educator, and prison abolitionist with certifications in Islamic studies and interreligious leadership. He's a for...
Reynold Ruffins
Reynold Ruffins 0000000024800273 Reynold Ruffins, a renowned illustrator and professor, has received prestigious awards from The Cooper Union and had a successful career teaching at various instituti...
Sheri Riley
Sheri Riley NONE “Peace is the New Success.” Sheri Riley is an entrepreneur and empowerment speaker with over 20 years of experience in innovative marketing strategies. She is known for he...
Andrea Foy
Andrea Foy NONE Andrea Foy, award-winning author and contributor to 12 anthologies, is known for her works on women's empowerment. She's a Distinguished Toastmaster and a Certified John Maxwell Leade...
Craig Malcolm Robinson
Craig Malcolm Robinson 0000000078127942 Craig Malcolm Robinson, born in 1962, is a former college basketball coach, executive, and broadcaster. He was a star player at Princeton University and later ...
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox NONE Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach, is a renowned personal finance expert, television personality, and author of 12 books, including NY Times bestseller 'Zero Debt'. Fo...
Earl Sewell, William Fredrick Cooper, Michael Pressley, Rique Johnson, and Destin Soul
Earl Sewell, William Fredrick Cooper, Michael Pressley, Rique Johnson, and Destin Soul MULTIPLE
Michelle Rhnea Yisrael
Michelle Rhnea Yisrael NONE Michelle Rhnea Yisrael is an empowering educator with 30+ years of experience. With advanced degrees in English and Online Teaching, she's served as a district leader, dir...
LaQuitta Barnes
LaQuitta Barnes NONE LaQuitta Barnes is a seasoned educator with over 13 years of experience. She has served as a Literacy Coach, District Mentor, and Campus Administrator. She's also an author, real...
H. J. Harris
H. J. Harris NONE Dr. Herbert Harris, a retired attorney and Columbia University graduate, is a renowned author known for his books on success principles and the music industry. His work, translated ...
Cheyenne Bryant
Cheyenne Bryant NONE Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is a renowned life coach and psychology expert dedicated to helping individuals break free from limitations and unlock their full potential. With years of ex...
Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor 0000000109322362 Michael Taylor is a motivational speaker, author, and radio host committed to empowering men. Rising from adversity and challenges, he overcame a difficult upbringing,...
Dwan Abrams
Dwan Abrams NONE Dr. Dwan Abrams is a certified Life Coach and founder of Abrams University. As a Life Coach, her mission is to provide support and guidance using proven methods, motivational coachi...
Lisa Renee Johnson
Lisa Renee Johnson NONE Lisa Renee Johnson, Sunshineologist and publishing coach, inspires individuals to shine in life and business. Co-founder of Sistahs on the Reading Edge book club and CEO of Br...
Kevin P. Chavous
Kevin P. Chavous 0000000037996068 Kevin P. Chavous is a respected attorney, author, and education reform leader from Indianapolis. He has significantly contributed to public schooling and charter sch...
Robert Hicks
Robert Hicks 000000036837233X Robert Hicks is a New York Times best-selling author, renowned for his works 'The Widow of the South' and 'A Separate Country'. Besides writing, he is a passionate prese...
Kemi Doll
Kemi Doll NONE Dr. Kemi M. Doll is a double board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist, equity scientist, and transformational coach dedicated to advancing the healing, liberation, and leadership of Bla...
Juanita Bynum
Juanita Bynum 000000004089322X Dr. Juanita Bynum, born on January 16, 1959, is a multifaceted personality - a televangelist, platinum gospel recording artist, NY Times bestselling author, TV and radi...
Dante Lee
Dante Lee 0000000081738541 Dante Lee, an award-winning business coach and best-selling author, is the CEO of Dante Lee International, a marketing and PR firm that specializes in reaching African Amer...
Karen Walrond
Karen Walrond NONE Karen Walrond is a lawyer, leadership coach, activist, and senior director for Brené Brown Education and Research Group. She's a Certified Dare To Lead™ Facilitator, photographe...
Dharius Daniels
Dharius Daniels NONE Dr. Dharius Daniels, a renowned communicator, coach, and emotional intelligence specialist, is committed to helping individuals self-optimize. With over 20 years of leadership ex...
Clara Villarosa
Clara Villarosa 0000000060242379 Clara Villarosa, a celebrated entrepreneur and business coach, founded Hue-Man Experience Bookstore in Denver and New York. She's also co-founder of Villarosa Media, ...
Paulette Harper
Paulette Harper NONE Paulette Harper, an award-winning author and founder of WNL Coaching and Marketing Services, is an ordained Pastor and renowned inspirational speaker. She empowers women through ...
Ben Jealous
Ben Jealous 0000000417015073 Benjamin Todd Jealous is a notable American civil rights leader and social impact investor. He was the youngest-ever national leader of the NAACP (2008-2013) and ran for ...