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Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey 0000000114891842 Oprah Winfrey, a multi-billionaire and influential media owner, is best known for her highest-rated TV show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. She also runs the renowned Oprah Bo...
Jeffrey Gardere
Jeffrey Gardere NONE Dr. Jeffrey Gardere is a renowned psychologist, author, and talk show host with an extensive career in mental health services. He founded the Rainbow Clinic specializing in cultu...
Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah 0000000430715306 Trevor Noah, a successful African comedian and host of the award-winning 'The Daily Show', joined the show in 2014. He has multiple comedy specials, including his 9th, 'A...
Karen Grigsby Bates
Karen Grigsby Bates NONE Karen Grigsby Bates is an LA-based NPR News correspondent, known for her work on All Things Considered and The Tavis Smiley Show. She has significantly expanded the show's co...
Kim Coles
Kim Coles 0000000031521651 Kim Coles, best known for her role as “Synclaire” in FOX's 'Living Single', has starred in many TV programs including 'Frasier', 'Six Feet Under', and 'In Living Color'. Sh...
Alexandra Morton
Alexandra Morton 0000000078676423 Alexandra Morton, host of The Book Look and 2011 Miss Black America-Baltimore, offers a unique online book review show on NewsOne.com. Featuring the latest book news...
Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar
Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar MULTIPLE Amber Ruffin, first black woman to write for a late-night talk show, hosts The Amber Ruffin Show and writes for Late Night with Seth Meyers. Her sister, Lacey La...
Franchesca Ramsey
Franchesca Ramsey NONE Franchesca Ramsey, also known as Chescaleigh, is a distinguished social justice advocate, comedian, actress, and writer. Renowned for her web series Decoded on MTV, she's also ...
Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley 0000000110310916 Tavis Smiley, a prominent African-American voice, is a renowned host and political commentator. Known for his work on BET Tonight and The Tom Joyner Morning Show, he is ...
Dashawn Taylor
Dashawn Taylor NONE Dashawn Taylor is a contemporary novelist and Rutgers graduate known for his urban edgy style. A former finalist on BET's Ultimate Hustler Show, he's also the author of 'From Pove...
Greg Thomas
Greg Thomas 0000000055234489 Greg Thomas is an esteemed jazz writer, editor, educator, and broadcaster. With works published in numerous publications, he was the founding Editor-in-Chief of Harlem Wo...
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...
Nikki Walton
Nikki Walton NONE Nikki Walton, a licensed psychotherapist and founder of CurlyNikki.com, is a leading voice in natural hair care. Her platform, among the top 50 Black-owned websites, offers educatio...
Charlie Murphy
Charlie Murphy 0000000114942873 Born on July 12, 1959, Charles Quinton Murphy, Jr. grew up in Roosevelt, Long Island. He served in the U.S. Navy before following his brother Eddie into show business....
Larry Elder
Larry Elder 0000000046196003 Elder is the Executive Producer of the 2020 Film Uncle Tom Laurence Allen Elder, born in Los Angeles in 1952, is an accomplished American libertarian talk radio host, aut...
Gina Yashere
Gina Yashere NONE Gina Yashere is a notable British comedian known for her appearances on TV shows in the UK and US, including The Tonight Show and The Daily Show. She's a co-creator, writer, and act...
Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall NONE Tamron Hall is a renowned talk show host, executive producer, and award-winning journalist known for her work on the “Today Show”, “Tamron Hall,” and “Deadline: Crime.” She's also a ...
Karen Hunter
Karen Hunter NONE Karen Hunter, a distinguished radio host and former New York Daily News reporter, is renowned for her Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism and as the first African-American female news...
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...
Bill Bellamy
Bill Bellamy 0000000039637261 Bill Bellamy, renowned for hosting and producing TV One's “Who’s Got Jokes?”, is a former MTV VJ and host. He's starred in films and TV shows like Fled, Love Jones, and ...
Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry
Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry MULTIPLE Tia Mowry-Hardrict & Tamera Mowry-Housley are renowned actresses known for their roles in 'Sister, Sister', Disney's 'Twitches' series, and 'Tia & Tamera'. Tia sta...
Sherri Shepherd
Sherri Shepherd 0000000054962046 Sherri Shepherd (born April 22, 1967) is an actress, comedian, New York Times bestselling author, broadcaster, and television personality. She currently hosts the da...
Stanley G. Robertson
Stanley G. Robertson NONE Stanley G. Robertson is a professor of business and law at DeVry University in Chicago. He is the host and producer of the television show titled, The Ink Spot, on CA...
Candice Iloh
Candice Iloh NONE Candice Iloh, a Nigerian-American author & dancer in Philadelphia, is a Howard University alumna & 2019 Kimbilio fellow. She holds an M.F.A. from Lesley University. Her novel, Every...
Robin L. Smith
Robin L. Smith 0000000052540907 Dr. Robin L. Smith is a licensed psychologist, famed NY Times bestselling author, and media personality, known for appearances on Oprah and Good Morning America. She h...
April R. Silver
April R. Silver NONE April R. Silver is a renowned marketing strategist, cultural curator, and social justice activist. As the founder of AKILA WORKSONGS, she's known for creating influential social ...
Renee Prewitt Killingsworth
Renee Prewitt Killingsworth NONE Renee Prewitt Killingsworth, a Chicago native with over 15 years in public relations, began her career as a radio talk show host. She's active in southeast Michigan c...
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...
Deya Smith
Deya Smith NONE Deya “Direct” Smith, lead content producer for the Tom Joyner Morning Show, is the creator of “The Man Whisperer” series. Known for her provocative communication style, she's a freque...
Arsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall 0000000001072306 Arsenio Hall (born February 12, 1956) is an comedian, actor, and talk show host. He hosted a late-night talk show, The Arsenio Hall Show, from 1989 until 1994, and agai...
Deborah Davis
Deborah Davis 0000000109357178 Deborah Davis is an acclaimed author of seven non-fiction books, including the authorized history of The Oprah Winfrey Show and Guest of Honor, a Phillis Wheatley Award...
Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden 0000000034966779 Michael Baisden is a popular radio personality, NY Times best-selling author, and film producer. Known for his explosive radio show themes, he began his career sellin...
Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan 0000000045587838 Michael Strahan is a retired American football player who spent his career with the New York Giants. Post-retirement, he became a media personality, co-hosting “Live!...
Wendy Williams
Wendy Williams 0000000114422456 Wendy Williams, a New Jersey native and Northeastern University graduate, is a renowned radio personality and author. She has worked at notable stations like WQHT-FM a...
Phoebe Robinson
Phoebe Robinson NONE Phoebe Robinson is a stand-up comedian, best-selling author, and actress. She's the co-creator of 2 Dope Queens, host of podcast Sooo Many White Guys, and author of You Can't Tou...
Paul Mooney
Paul Mooney 0000000055077997 Comic legend Paul Mooney (1941-2021) wrote for iconic shows like Chappelle's Show, SNL, and In Living Color. He acted in The Buddy Holly Story and released a Grammy-nomin...
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx 0000000114506596 Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is an acclaimed actor, comedian, singer, musician, and producer from Terrell, Texas. He started in showbiz in 1989 and gained fame on ...
Natalie Renee Perkins and Hal Taussig
Natalie Renee Perkins and Hal Taussig MULTIPLE Natalie Perkins is a minister, NYU chaplain, and co-founder of the Tanho Center. She's a singer, theatre performer, composer, and recipient of the Karen...
Leroy Baylor
Leroy Baylor NONE Leroy Baylor, also known as “Brother Leroy,” was a radio talk show host and follower of the Nation of Islam since the 1950s. He focused on information significant to the Black commu...
Armstrong Williams
Armstrong Williams 0000000035375700 Armstrong Williams, born in 1962, is a recognized conservative voice, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. He hosts a weekly TV show and is the founder and CE...
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...
Pat Cummings
Pat Cummings 0000000067231736 Pat Cummings is an award-winning author and illustrator, known for creating over 30 children's books. She's worked on TV shows like Gullah Gullah Island and Cover to Cov...
Brad Meltzer
Brad Meltzer 000000011669085X Brad Meltzer is a #1 NY Times bestselling author known for his thriller novels and non-fiction works, such as “The Inner Circle” and “Heroes For My Son.” He's also an Ei...
Angela S. Medearis
Angela S. Medearis NONE Angela Shelf Medearis combines a general love for children‘s literature with a particular attention to the reading needs of young African Americans. “I write the kinds ...
Jasmine Guillory
Jasmine Guillory 0000000510956804 Jasmine Guillory, a New York Times bestselling author known for novels like 'The Wedding Date' and 'The Proposal.' Her work has been featured in major publications a...
Tamika Newhouse
Tamika Newhouse NONE Tamika Newhouse is a self-published author and founder of Delphine Publications. Recognized as Self Published Author of the Year in 2009 and 2011, she also received an award for ...
Charlamagne Tha God
Charlamagne Tha God 0000000486501489 Charlamagne Tha God, born Lenard McKelvey, is a renowned media personality and co-host of The Breakfast Club radio show and Brilliant Idiots podcast. He's also a ...
Dina Strachan
Dina Strachan NONE Dr. Dina Strachan is a renowned dermatologist, author, and speaker based in New York City. She is a Harvard and Yale alumna and founder of Aglow Dermatology. Known for her best-sel...
Miasha
Miasha NONE Miasha, a best-selling author, known for her extravagant release parties and philanthropic work, has rapidly gained recognition in the book industry. With five novels, she has been hailed...
Breena Clarke
Breena Clarke 0000000116790578 Breena Clarke, a Washington D.C. native and Howard University alumnus, is a renowned author known for her debut novel, an Oprah Book Club selection 'River, Cross My Hea...
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...
Denise Bolds
Denise Bolds NONE Denise Bolds, a Harlem-born single mother, author, and community activist, uses her platform to empower underserved women and children. Known for her book on raising black sons and ...
W. Kamau Bell
W. Kamau Bell 0000000478245710 W. Kamau Bell, Emmy-nominated host of CNN's United Shades of America, is a socio-political comedian renowned for his FX comedy series Totally Biased. Also an NAACP Imag...
Kisha Green
Kisha Green NONE Kisha Green is a multi-talented literary consultant and promoter dedicated to turning authors' dreams into published realities. Since 2006, she's written novels, hosted award-winning...
Jamie Walker
Jamie Walker NONE Jamie Walker, Ph.D. is a freelance journalist, and poet. She is also president and CEO of J.D. Publishing Group. Originally from Oakland, California, Walker graduated magna cum lau...
Yusef A. Salaam
Yusef A. Salaam NONE Yusef A. Salaam, a Harlem-born writer, contributes regularly to the New York Beacon and is a member of the National Writers Union. Known for his appearances on the Oprah Winfrey ...
Salome Thomas-El
Salome Thomas-El NONE Salome Thomas-EL, born in Philadelphia, has been a transformative teacher and chess coach since 1987, leading his students to become Eight-Time National Chess Champions. He hold...
Sheila E. Anderson
Sheila E. Anderson NONE Sheila Anderson, raised in a music-loving family in Buffalo, New York, shifted from music to civil rights at 16, becoming the New York State Youth President of the NAACP. Desp...
Marita Kinney
Marita Kinney NONE Dr. Marita L Kinney is a successful publisher, metaphysical practitioner, and entrepreneur who has helped thousands overcome adversity. She coaches people to become published autho...
Cornel West
Cornel West 0000000123215424 Join us in a conversations with Cornel West, at Harvard Bookstore on March 8, 2021 Born on June 2, 1953, Dr. Cornel West is a highly esteemed intellectual and professor at...
David T. Boyd
David T. Boyd NONE Chicago-born author David T. Boyd discovered his passion for writing early, penning his first story at nine. Inspired by authors like Stephen King, he developed his short story int...
Yolanda Adams
Yolanda Adams 0000000055219713 Yolanda Adams, known as “The First Lady of Modern Gospel,” is a renowned contemporary gospel artist with numerous awards, including five Grammys. Born in Houston on Aug...
Ian K. Smith
Ian K. Smith 0000000036919431 Dr. Ian K. Smith, a renowned physician, author, and former TV co-host, has contributed to various notable publications and founded two national health initiatives. An al...
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...
Echo Brown
Echo Brown NONE Echo Brown is a renowned storyteller, author, and performer known for her one-woman show, 'Black Virgins Are Not for Hipsters'. She's also the author of 'Black Girl Unlimited'. Echo f...
Jennifer Cruté
Jennifer Cruté NONE Comic artist and writer Jennifer Cruté, known for her work in BITCH magazine and a Glyph Comic Award nominee, has lectured at several institutions, exhibited her work at various ...
Janus Adams
Janus Adams 0000000025414112 Dr. Janus Adams is a renowned journalist, author, historian, and radio host with a vast portfolio including over 600 articles and 11 books. Known for her unique historica...
Jimmie Allen
Jimmie Allen 0000000465260495 Jimmie Allen is a multi-platinum American recording artist and the first Black artist to achieve two consecutive #1 hits on country radio and win the ACM New Male Artist...
Ernie Paniccioli
Ernie Paniccioli 0000000114932974 Ernest “Brother Ernie” Paniccioli is a renowned hip-hop photographer, known for his work in the 80s and 90s. He authored the bestseller 'Who Shot Ya?' and was featur...
Iyanla Vanzant
Iyanla Vanzant 0000000110419866 Iyanla Vanzant, a Yoruba priestess and spiritual life coach, overcame adversity to become a New York Times best-selling author and host of OWN's Iyanla: Fix My Life. H...
Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith 0000000114602158 Jada Pinkett Smith is a versatile American actress, singer-songwriter, and producer notable for roles in over 20 films including the Matrix and Madagascar series. ...
Professor Griff
Professor Griff 0000000081558057 Richard Griffin, known as Professor Griff, is a rapper, artist, lecturer, and member of the Hip-Hop group Public Enemy. He's a licensed personal security defense inst...
Akeem S. Roberts
Akeem S. Roberts NONE Akeem S. Roberts is an illustrator, animator, and cartoonist based in Brooklyn, New York. Versed in many styles, Akeem is passionate about breathing life into stories through a...
Valerie Joyner
Valerie Joyner NONE Valerie Joyner is an experienced Hollywood professional with notable TV credits including 'In Living Color', 'The Wayans Brothers', and 'The Jamie Foxx Show'. Valerie Joyner worke...
T. D. Jakes
T. D. Jakes 0000000383058082 Bishop T.D. Jakes is the founder of The Potter’s House, a 30,000-member church and global humanitarian organization. Known for his best-selling books, he's recognized as ...
Dawn Turner Trice
Dawn Turner Trice NONE Dawn Turner Trice is an accomplished author of two novels and a former Chicago Tribune columnist. She's also written commentaries for NPR's “Morning Edition Show.”
Cortney Gee
Cortney Gee NONE Cortney Gee, a comedian from Cleveland, Ohio, has performed on HBO's Def Jam, BET's ComicView, and The Jamie Foxx Show. Known for touring globally and bringing laughter to audiences,...
Winston Chapman
Winston Chapman NONE Winston Chapman, originally from Roseville, Minnesota, is an author with diverse career experiences, including stand-up comedy and TV show production. He first published an artic...
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...
Joe Madison
Joe Madison NONE Joseph “Joe” Madison, born June 16, 1949, is a prominent radio talk-show host and activist. Known as “The Black Eagle,” he can be heard daily on SiriusXM's Urban View station. Joseph...
Davey D
Davey D NONE Dave “Davey D” Cook is a renowned journalist, adjunct professor, Hip Hop historian, political commentator, talk show host, radio programmer, and advocate for media justice and community ...
James Golden
James Golden NONE James Golden, aka “Bo Snerdley”, has a distinguished radio career spanning 30 years, notably as a call screener, producer, and engineer for the Rush Limbaugh show. Since 2001, he's ...
Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey 000000012031905X Broderick Steven Harvey, born in 1956, is a renowned comedian who started his career in the mid-1980s. He gained fame in 1994 as the host of “It's Showtime at the Apollo...
Resmaa Menakem
Resmaa Menakem NONE Resmaa Menakem, MSW LICSW, has over 20 years of experience in helping individuals to address life challenges. As a nationally recognized leader in diversity, strategic planning, a...
Sheryl L. Grace
Sheryl L. Grace NONE Sheryl L. Grace is a publisher, contemporary fiction author, and award-winning radio host. She runs SURA Literary Life Magazine and “The Authors Lounge” radio show, having interv...
Herman Cain
Herman Cain 0000000030322618 Herman Cain, born in 1945, was a business executive, writer, and Tea Party activist. After educational pursuits in mathematics and computer science, he rose to executive ...
Sean Pittman
Sean Pittman NONE Sean Pittman is a Radio Talk Show Host, Television Talk Show Host, Political Analyst and Media Consultant, and Attorney Sean Pittman is an attorney and political advisor passionate ...
Angela Burt-Murray
Angela Burt-Murray 0000000034126649 Angela Burt-Murray, co-founder of Cocoa Media Group and co-host of talk show Exhale, is a celebrated editor and author. Formerly editor-in-chief at Essence magazin...
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg 0000000368562870 Whoopi Goldberg, born Caryn Elaine Johnson on November 13, 1955, is a celebrated comedian, actress, author, and TV host. Known for her role in 'The Color Purple,' she...
Garcelle Beauvais
Garcelle Beauvais 0000000046979075 Garcelle Beauvais is a versatile Hollywood force as an actress, author, producer, and humanitarian. From a modeling career to major roles in TV and films like The J...
Baratunde Thurston
Baratunde Thurston 000000036545820X Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated host, comedian, and NYT bestselling author of 'How To Be Black'. His diverse career includes working for The Onion, The Dai...
Bryan Tucker
Bryan Tucker NONE Bryan Tucker is a stand up comedian and sketch actor, but he's mostly known as a comedy writer. Bryan is currently the senior and former head writer on Saturday Night Live. Most re...
Benny Andrews
Benny Andrews 0000000066753102 Benny Andrews (1930-2006) was an American painter, printmaker, and educator known for his expressionist style. Born and raised in Georgia, he was the first in his famil...
Jeff Johnson
Jeff Johnson NONE Jeff Johnson is a decorated journalist and communication specialist, now President of JIJ Communications. Co-founder and CEO of Elite Voices Speakers, he's a regular on TheRoot.com ...
Joyce Meyer
Joyce Meyer 0000000121457526 Joyce Meyer is a leading practical Bible teacher and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She's authored nearly 100 books translated into 100 languages, with over 30 m...
Angie Martinez
Angie Martinez 0000000367767831 Angie Martinez, known as “The Voice of New York,” is an American radio personality, former rapper, and actress. She excels in personal interviews with iconic figures, ...
Issa Rae
Issa Rae 0000000493620849 Issa Rae, born in 1985, is a talented humorist and YouTube sensation with more than 25 million views. Recognized on Forbes' “30 Under 30” list twice, she has created success...
Randy Kearse
Randy Kearse NONE Randy Kearse, a Positive Life Strategist, uses his experience as a former inmate to develop solution-based strategies for positive change. He offers educational programs and multime...
Lurie Daniel Favors
Lurie Daniel Favors NONE Lurie Daniel Favors, Esq., is a dedicated racial justice activist and attorney. She serves as General Counsel at the Center for Law and Social Justice, regularly appears on S...
Questlove
Questlove 0000000054154268 Ahmir Khalib Thompson, known as “Questlove”, is a multi-talented musician, DJ, producer, author, and culinary entrepreneur from Philadelphia. Co-founder of the Roots and mu...