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Arian Simone
Arian Simone NONE Arian Simone is an Ivorian queen, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and board director whose life reflects resilience, empowerment, and transformative fearl...
Ray’Chel Wilson
Ray’Chel Wilson NONE Ray’Chel Wilson, an award-winning teacher and entrepreneur, focuses on educating young professionals about financial wellness. Originally from Ohio, she moved to Tulsa to teach h...
Reginald C. Adams
Reginald C. Adams NONE Reginald C. Adams is a Houston-based public artist known for his award-winning murals and sculptures in historic and underserved US communities. His art is featured in the 2023...
Historical Research Department of the Nation of Islam
Historical Research Department of the Nation of Islam NONE This author explores the historical relationship between Black and Jewish communities, claiming that Black leaders advocating for economic a...
Danielle Allen
Danielle Allen 0000000120225619 Danielle Allen is an esteemed American political theorist and Harvard University Professor, known for her work on justice and citizenship. She has a robust academic ba...
William A. Darity Jr., A. Kirsten Mullen, and Lucas Hubbard
William A. Darity Jr., A. Kirsten Mullen, and Lucas Hubbard MULTIPLE William A. Darity Jr. is a professor and director at Duke University, specializing in Public Policy, African and African American ...
Jake Sloan
Jake Sloan NONE Jake Sloan is a civil rights advocate and owner of Davillier-Sloan, Inc., a major California labor-management consulting firm. He began as a pipefitter, later focusing on equality in ...
Samson Bimbo Adenugba
Samson Bimbo Adenugba NONE Samson Bimbo Adenugba, a Houston-based Nigerian painter/illustrator, is known for his contributions to the 2023 children's book 'Juneteeth' and the Juneteenth mural in Texa...
Nawal El Saadawi
Nawal El Saadawi 0000000120296695 Nawal El Saadawi was an Egyptian feminist writer, activist, and physician renowned globally for her fearless advocacy for women's rights. Her writings, including “Wo...
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...
Saul Williams
Saul Williams 0000000055187280 Saul Williams, hailed as the “Bob Marley of American poets” is a celebrated poet, actor, and spoken-word artist. Known for his vibrant and fearless writing, Williams ha...
Saundra
Saundra 0000000497397250 Saundra Jones, an author from Mississippi, now living in Indiana, is known for her stories about fearless females. Her acclaimed debut novel, Her Sweetest Revenge, kickstarte...
Robert F. Smith
Robert F. Smith NONE Entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert F. Smith contributed insights to the book “Lead Boldly: Seven Principles from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” Robert F. Smith is a philanthrop...
Betty DeRamus
Betty DeRamus NONE Betty DeRamus is an award-winning journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist known for her nonfiction books on slavery and post-slavery era. Her works, “Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories f...
t’ai freedom ford
t’ai freedom ford NONE t’ai freedom ford is a NYC high school English teacher, Cave Canem Fellow, and award-winning poet. She has been published in numerous reviews and anthologies, and is an editor ...
Blacc Topp
Blacc Topp NONE Blacc Topp, an award-winning author born in Benton Harbor, MI, and raised in South Dallas, used his love for writing to navigate personal loss and a challenging upbringing. From journ...
Tarana Burke and Brene Brown
Tarana Burke and Brene Brown MULTIPLE Tarana J. Burke is a renowned activist, focusing on sexual violence and racial justice, particularly for Black women and girls. She's the founder of the 'me too'...
Sakina Ibrahim
Sakina Ibrahim NONE Sakina Ibrahim is an author, actress, wellness advocate, and visionary dedicated to helping others discover their gifts, passion, and purpose while unlocking the joys of life. ...
Brene Brown
Brene Brown 0000000034192910 Brene Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston and visiting professor at UT Austin, studies courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She's authored six...
Tenia Davis
Tenia Davis NONE Dr. Tenia Davis is a distinguished Human Resources Executive and Leadership Development expert whose journey began in the executive suites of world-renowned organizations including ...
Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells 0000000083935290 Ida B. Wells, born a slave in 1862, was an influential African-American journalist, editor, suffragist, and early Civil Rights leader. Notable for her documentation of l...
Amy Watkins
Amy Watkins NONE Amy Watkins, an award-winning author and physician, is known for her fictional works addressing social issues. A former Navy physician, she now practices family medicine in Virginia....
Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King 000000012032932X Coretta Scott King (1927-2006) was a prominent American civil rights activist and author, and the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After her husband's assassinat...
Minna Salami
Minna Salami 0000000492984923 Minna Salami, a writer and lecturer of Nigerian, Finnish, and Swedish descent, is the founder of award-winning blog, MsAfropolitan. The author of Sensuous Knowledge, she...
Latorial Faison
Latorial Faison NONE Faison is the Judge for Nubianpoets.com 2018 Nation Poetry Month Poetry Contest Latorial Faison is an American poet and author, known for her profound poetry reflecting her Africa...
Yolanda Renee King
Yolanda Renee King NONE Yolanda Renee King, the only grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, is a young activist from Atlanta, Georgia. Inspired by her grandparents' legacy o...
Hasani Pettiford
Hasani Pettiford NONE Hasani Pettiford, renowned speaker, author, and TV personality, is known for his dynamic teachings on success, wealth creation, and interpersonal relationships. As the founder o...
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...
Yvette Moore
Yvette Moore NONE Yvette Moore is a Brooklyn-based author and publisher known for “Freedom Songs” and “Just Sketching.” She runs Jubilee Year Communications and serves as the communication director f...
Charles J. Ogletree, Jr.
Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. MULTIPLE Charles J. Ogletree Jr. is a renowned American attorney, legal scholar, and civil rights advocate. Renowned for his work in criminal law and civil rights law, he's h...
Nita Wiggins
Nita Wiggins NONE Nita Wiggins is a Paris-based American author, speaker, and journalism instructor. She is recognized for her expertise in journalism strategies and regularly appears on TV networks,...
Don Lemon
Don Lemon 0000000122571961 Don Lemon is a renowned American journalist, known for hosting CNN Tonight since 2006. He's covered major events like Hurricane Katrina and George Floyd protests, and is re...
Jewell Parker Rhodes
Jewell Parker Rhodes 0000000120252879 Jewell’s New Book Will’s Race for Home Debuted at #6 on the NY Times Bestsellers List! Jewell Parker Rhodes is an esteemed author and artistic directo...
David Walker
David Walker 0000000115650573 David Walker was a prominent African-American abolitionist who published an influential pamphlet in 1829 arguing against slavery and for racial equality using religious ...
E.J. Josey
E.J. Josey NONE E.J. Josey was a distinguished professor at the University of Pittsburgh and an influential figure in international librarianship, recognized with numerous awards. He served as presid...
Guilaine Kinouani
Guilaine Kinouani 0000000508939191 Guilaine Kinouani, a UK-based French/Congolese psychologist, is a feminist, therapist, and equality consultant. She founded RaceReflections.co.uk, provides anti-rac...
Iris Mwanza
Iris Mwanza NONE Iris Mwanza is a Zambian American writer and Deputy Director of Gender Equality at the Gates Foundation. A former corporate lawyer in Zambia and the US, she holds law degrees from Co...
L.L. McKinney
L.L. McKinney NONE L.L. McKinney is a writer and poet deeply involved in the kidlit community. She advocates for equality in publishing, co-founded the Juneteenth Book Fest, and created popular hasht...
JR Ford and Vanessa Ford
JR Ford and Vanessa Ford MULTIPLE JR and Vanessa Ford are renowned advocates for LGBTQ+ rights, particularly for transgender youth. Featured in major publications and part of the Human Rights Campaig...
Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson 0000000108617396 Paul Robeson gained international attention for his work in the arts and spoke out for the equality of minorities and the rights of workers throughout the world. Paul Le...
Dexter Scott King
Dexter Scott King 0000000050308792 Dexter Scott King, a civil rights activist, attorney, author, actor, and film producer, worked to preserve the legacy of his father, Martin Luther King Jr., through...
K.M. Jackson
K.M. Jackson NONE K.M. Jackson, also known as Kwana Jackson, is a New York-based author and former fashion designer. After a decade in fashion, she pursued her dream of writing. She's an advocate for...
Pauli Murray
Pauli Murray 0000000108686594 Black Activist, Feminist, Lawyer, Priest, and Poet Pauli Murray was the first African American woman ordained an Episcopal priest and a leading figure in the fight for ra...
Cara Page
Cara Page NONE Cara Page is a Black Queer Feminist and abolitionist with 30 years of experience in liberation movements. She leads Changing Frequencies, an initiative to heal generational trauma, co-...
Anthony O’Neal
Anthony O’Neal NONE Anthony O’Neal is a number one national bestselling author, personal finance expert, and host of the popular podcast and YouTube show The Table. He is also an adjunct professor o...
Neale Sourna
Neale Sourna NONE Neale Sourna is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and game story narrative writer based in Cleveland, Ohio. She has a diverse background, including business banking, wealth man...
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...
Vanessa Adekoya
Vanessa Adekoya NONE Vanessa Ideh Adekoya is a speaker, writer, and entrepreneur who quit her corporate job as a Big 4 Accountant to become a Certified Financial Education Instructor and Income Stra...
Patrisse Khan-Cullors
Patrisse Khan-Cullors 0000000486461392 Patrisse Khan-Cullors, an LA-based artist and freedom fighter, is known for co-founding Black Lives Matter and Dignity and Power Now. A Fulbright scholar and NA...
Teri Ijeoma
Teri Ijeoma NONE Teri Ijeoma is a globally recognized financial educator, trading expert, and bestselling course creator dedicated to helping individuals build a freedom-based lifestyle through trad...
Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer 0000000072528286 “I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.” —Fannie Lou Hamer Fannie Lou Hamer was a significant civil rights leader and voting rights activist. ...
Tiffany Dufu
Tiffany Dufu NONE Tiffany Dufu, author of Drop the Ball, is a prominent figure in women's leadership. She was part of the Lean In launch team and currently serves as Chief Leadership Officer at Levo....
Neal Hall
Neal Hall 0000000050176742 Dr. Neal Hall, a poet and experienced ophthalmologist, challenges racial inequality in America despite his extensive education and career. His experiences, from studying at...
Ameca Reali and Marbré Stahly-Butts
Ameca Reali and Marbré Stahly-Butts MULTIPLE Ameca Reali and Marbré Stahly-Butts are prominent legal advocates and leaders in the movement lawyering space, specifically through their work with L...
Frantz Fanon
Frantz Fanon 0000000120981385 A critically acclaimed biography of Fanon was published in 2024: The Rebel’s Clinic Born in 1925, Frantz Fanon was a pivotal figure in the African independence stru...
Jiba Molei Anderson
Jiba Molei Anderson NONE Jiba Molei Anderson is a seasoned creative professional with over 20 years of experience in illustration, graphic design, writing, and education. The Detroit native and Unive...
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...
Molefi Kete Asante
Molefi Kete Asante 0000000108973825 Dr. Molefi Kete Asante is Professor and Chair, Department of African American Studies at Temple University. Considered by his peers to be one of the most distingu...
Safiya Umoja Noble
Safiya Umoja Noble 0000000452149763 Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble is an associate professor at UCLA with degrees from California State University and University of Illinois. Recognized as a 2021 MacArthur F...
Lois Center-Shabazz
Lois Center-Shabazz NONE Lois Center-Shabazz, a former dentist turned investment educator, uses her personal finance expertise to guide others, especially women, to better financial decisions. Throug...
Carole Boston Weatherford
Carole Boston Weatherford 0000000042539806 Carole Boston Weatherford, a New York Times best-selling author, has written over 50 books, earning multiple awards including three Caldecott Honors and two...
Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth Keckley 0000000057594701 Elizabeth Keckley, born a slave in 1818, bought her freedom and became a leading figure in Washington society as a dressmaker and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln. L...
Solomon Northup
Solomon Northup 0000000374327420 Born free, Solomon Northup was kidnapped into slavery in 1841, enduring this for 12 years in Louisiana. Regaining his freedom in 1853, he penned the memoir “Twelve Ye...
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. MULTIPLE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Nobel laureate, was a key figure in the nonviolent civil rights movement and one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. A ...
Orlando Patterson
Orlando Patterson 0000000108859301 Orlando Patterson, a leading cultural and historical sociologist, is renowned for his insights on liberty, freedom, and race. A Jamaican-born American, Patterson's ...
April Ryan
April Ryan 0000000437119582 April Ryan is a White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks since the Clinton era and a CNN political analyst. She has been featured in numerous renowned p...
Ron Kavanaugh
Ron Kavanaugh NONE Ron Kavanaugh is a literary activist who founded Mosaic Books and the Literary Freedom Project (LFP), a non-profit supporting the literary arts. Through LFP, he launched Mosaic Lit...
Suzan Johnson Cook
Suzan Johnson Cook 0000000027574363 Rev. Dr. Suzan D. Johnson Cook, also known as Dr. Sujay, is a prominent figure in religious freedom, serving as the former US Ambassador-at-Large for International...
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...
Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson
Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson MULTIPLE Matt Barnes scrapped and clawed his way through fourteen NBA seasons, which included a championship in 2017 with the Golden State Warriors. He is a father of...
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington 0000000114635056 Kerry Washington, an Emmy-winning actor, director, and producer from The Bronx, is known for her groundbreaking role in ABC's Scandal and films like Django Unchained...
Etan Thomas
Etan Thomas 0000000044387420 Etan Thomas, born 1978, is more than an athlete. Known as “The Activist Athlete”, this former NBA player has turned his focus to a successful literary career, mentoring, ...
Janet Mock
Janet Mock 0000000420518704 Janet Mock, a writer, TV host, and advocate, uses storytelling to combat stigma. The NYU journalism graduate and Honolulu native started at People.com, wrote for numerous ...
Tina Wells
Tina Wells 0000000121968959 Tina Wells, founder of RLVNT Media, is a celebrated entrepreneur and author. Recognized in Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People, Essence's 40 Under 40, she has authored...
C. Alexandra Allen
C. Alexandra Allen NONE C. Alexandra Allen was born in Mount Vernon, New York and raised in the borough of Queens, New York. In 1992, she began her studies at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georg...
Demoine Kinney
Demoine Kinney NONE Demoine Kinney is a pastor, Air Force veteran, actor, comedian, and self-taught saxophonist known for his positive messages and unique style. Noted for his role in The Avengers, h...
Sam Greenlee
Sam Greenlee 000000005809192X Samuel Greenlee, best known for his novel “The Spook Who Sat by the Door”, was a writer and former USIA officer. Born in Chicago, he served in the military, worked in po...
Erik Campano, Isabel Esteviz, Sheila Taylor-Downer, and Robyn Williams
Erik Campano, Isabel Esteviz, Sheila Taylor-Downer, and Robyn Williams MULTIPLE Robyn Williams is a bestselling author, non-profit founder, and business development associate focused on literacy and ...
Rufus and Jenny Triplett
Rufus and Jenny Triplett MULTIPLE Rufus and Jenny Triplett, Ebony Magazine’s Couple of the Year 2012, are a professional husband and wife team thriving in various fields together. With over 25 years ...
Tato Laviera
Tato Laviera 0000000078432517 Jesus “Tato” Laviera Sanchez (1950-2013) was a renowned Nuyorican poet and human rights advocate. Born in Puerto Rico, he immigrated to the U.S. where he became known fo...
Brenda Lane Richardson
Brenda Lane Richardson NONE Brenda Lane Richardson is an award-winning author and trained minister known for her books like Story Power, Chesapeake Song and more. A former Oakland Tribune columnist, ...
Tracee Lydia Garner
Tracee Lydia Garner NONE Tracee Lydia Garner is a best-selling, award-winning author from Virginia. Known for her engaging presentations, she writes inspirational fiction and nonfiction, teaching abo...
Peter Akinti
Peter Akinti NONE Peter Akinti, a London-born author of Nigerian descent, studied Law and worked at HM Treasury Chambers. He founded Untold Magazine, the first independent British magazine for black ...
Dorothy A. Brown
Dorothy A. Brown NONE Dorothy A. Brown is the Martin D. Ginsburg Chair in Taxation at Georgetown University Law Center and one of the nation’s leading scholars on race, class, and tax policy. She au...
Reclamation Project
Reclamation Project NONE The author discusses the reluctance of white communities to acknowledge past injustices and return stolen wealth, attributing their global prominence to these behaviors. Howe...
Jeff Edwards
Jeff Edwards 0000000379483254 Rev. Dr. Jefferson Edwards, a senior pastor and founder of the Freedom Christian Center Church in Missouri, is a renowned author and international minister with over 43 ...
Hester Bass
Hester Bass NONE Hester Bass, an award-winning author, was influenced by her upbringing near Atlanta and time in Mississippi. Her diverse experiences, from singing in a rock band to appearing on game...
Rosheena Beek
Rosheena Beek NONE Rosheena Beek (1969-2019) was a successful author and bookstore owner known for her best-selling book, “I Find It So Hard.” Her works, including the popular second edition “Mommy S...
Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu 0000000108644191 Desmond Mpilo Tutu, former Archbishop of Southern Africa, was a renowned advocate for justice and racial reconciliation. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 and the Pr...
Janelle Lenore
Janelle Lenore NONE Janelle Lenore is a multifaceted author and entrepreneur from Washington D.C. Influenced by her upbringing in “Chocolate City,” she pursues life with purpose, aiming to promote fi...
Lisa Allen-Agostini
Lisa Allen-Agostini 0000000072635073 Lisa Allen-Agostini is a Trinidadian author and journalist known for her impactful work in Caribbean literature and social issues advocacy. Her novels, poetry, an...
Everett Hoagland
Everett Hoagland NONE Everett Hoagland, a Philadelphia-born poet, professor, and activist, is renowned for his contributions to African American literature. A significant literary figure, he has nume...
Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington 0000000114628411 Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was a pivotal African American educator, author, and advisor to presidents. Born into slavery, he rose to become a key leader fo...
Tracy Snipe with Sarah Collins Rudolph
Tracy Snipe with Sarah Collins Rudolph MULTIPLE Dr. Tracy Snipe, Associate Professor at Wright State University, specializes in Politics and Film, Black Women and Politics, and French Politics. He's ...
Jervette R. Ward
Jervette R. Ward NONE Dr. Jervette R. Ward is an English Associate Professor at Mississippi State University, editor, former journalist, and public relations professional. She specializes in American...
Huey P. Newton
Huey P. Newton 000000010924806X Huey P. Newton, born February 17, 1942, was a key figure in the US civil rights and Black Power movements. A co-founder of the Black Panther Party, he championed self-...
John H. Bracey Jr.
John H. Bracey Jr. NONE John H. Bracey Jr. (1941-2023) was a renowned Afro-American studies professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, known for his work on African American history and cu...
Viola Ford Fletcher
Viola Ford Fletcher NONE ”Every day, I have lived through the massacre. While our country may forget this history, I cannot.” Viola Ford Fletcher, born in 1907, is a notable figure in Afri...