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Mahzarin Banaji
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Harvard Psychologist, Unconscious Bias Expert, and Best Selling Co-Author of Blindspot
Harvard Psychologist, Unconscious Bias Expert, and Best Selling Co-Author of Blindspot Dr. Mahzarin Banaji is an experimental psychologist who also uses neuroimaging (fMRI) to explore the implications of her work for questions of individual responsibility and social justice in democratic …
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Massachusetts, United States
Ed Begley Jr.
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Actor, Author and Environmental Activist
Actor, Author, and Environmental Activist Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Ed Begley, Jr. became an actor. He first came to audiences’ attention for his portrayal of Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the long-running hit television series, “St. …
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California, United States
Dominique Dawes
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Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner
Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner Dominique Dawes is best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast who competed in three Olympic Games, winning team medals in all three Olympic Games becoming …
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Maryland, United States
Peter Diamandis
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Innovation, Incentive Competitions and Commercial Space Pioneer, Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation
Innovation, Incentive Competitions and Commercial Space Pioneer, Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation Dr. Peter H. Diamandis is an international pioneer in the fields of innovation, incentive competitions and commercial space. In 2014 he was named one of …
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California, United States
Vonetta Flowers
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First African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal
First-Ever African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal On February 19, 2002, people in Alabama were glued to their TV’s, curious to see how the state’s only bobsledder would perform against the rest of the world. In …
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Florida, United States
Robert George
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Leading Christian Conservative Scholar
Leading Christian Conservative Scholar Robert P. George is McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. He is also frequently a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School where he …
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New Jersey, United States
Beverly Gooden
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#WhyIStayed Creator, Domestic Violence Activist, Consultant & Writer
#WhyIStayed Creator, Domestic Violence Activist, Consultant & Writer Beverly Gooden is an award-winning social activist, speaker, women’s health advocate, content creator, and originator of a viral Twitter movement. #WhyIStayed was named by TIME as one of the Top 10 Hashtags …
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Texas, United States
Amy Myers Jaffe
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Leading Expert on Oil, Energy, and Sustainability
Leading Expert on Oil, Energy, and Sustainability Amy Myers Jaffe is a leading expert on global energy policy, energy and sustainability, and geopolitical risk. She is the David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment and Director of …
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California, United States
Daymond John
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Successful Entrepreneur, Marketing & Branding Expert, Founder of FUBU clothing brand and Star of ABC's Shark Tank
Business Leader, Marketing & Branding Expert, Founder of FUBU clothing brand and Star of ABC’s Shark Tank An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his …
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New York, United States
Magic Johnson
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LA Lakers Legend, NBA Hall of Famer, CEO, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur
LA Lakers Legend, NBA Hall of Famer, CEO, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, an investment conglomerate that provides high-quality products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse …
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California, United States
Jacqueline Joyner Kersee
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Considered by many to be "The World’s Greatest Female Athlete."
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. Sports Illustrated for Women voted Jackie Female Athlete of the 20th Century and ESPN named her one of the 50 Greatest Athletes. She received these honors by becoming …
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California, United States
Dr. Bernice A. King
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Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lawyer, Minister and Author
Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lawyer, Minister and Author Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, orator, peace advocate, and Chief Executive Officer of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King …
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Georgia, United States
Lisa Ling
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Women's Activist, Investigative Journalist, Executive Producer of CNN's This is Life
Women’s Activist, Investigative Journalist, Executive Producer of CNN’s This is Life Lisa is the Executive Producer and host of This is Life on CNN, now its eighth season. For the show, Lisa has embedded with a notorious biker club and …
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California, United States
Laura Ling
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Award-Winning Journalist and Author
Award-Winning Journalist and Author Award-winning journalist and author Laura Ling has traveled the world reporting on critical issues ranging from slave labor in the Amazon, to energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, to the challenges faced by military families in the …
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California, United States
Lucy Liu
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Actress, Model, Artist, Film Producer & Director
Actress, Model, Artist, Film Producer & Director Keynote speaker Lucy Liu is a star who requires no introduction. Known internationally for her impressive performances across television and film, Lucy is a chameleon of the arts and of different genres, proving …
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New York, United States
J.R. Martinez
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Wounded U.S. Army Veteran, Actor, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker and Dancing with the Stars Winner
Actor, Veteran, Winner of Dancing With the Stars, and Bestselling Author J.R. Martinez is an actor, bestselling author, motivational speaker, advocate, and wounded U.S. Army veteran. He is many things. But perhaps most significantly, he is an inspiration. J.R.’s career …
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California, United States
Dr. Lisa Masterson
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Ob-Gyn, Infertility and Family Planning Expert, and Former Co-Host of The Doctors
Ob-Gyn, Infertility and Family Planning Expert, and Former Co-Host of The Doctors Lisa M. Masterson, M.D. has pioneered the evolution of women’s healthcare into the 21st century. A specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, adolescent gynecology and family planning, Dr. Masterson …
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California, United States
Ana Navarro
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Strategist, CNN Political Analyst & Co-Host of ABC's The View
Strategist, CNN Political Analyst & Co-Host of ABC’s The View Ana Navarro is a well-known Republican strategist, political analyst for CNN, CNN en Español, and Telemundo, and co-host of ABC’s The View. She is also a political contributor on ABC’s …
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Florida, United States
Judge Victoria Pratt
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Judge, Lawyer, Professor, and Renowned Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
Judge, Lawyer, Professor, and Renowned Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Driven. Innovative. Inspiring. These are a few of the words used to describe Judge Victoria Pratt who has gained national and international acclaim for her commitment to reforming the criminal justice …
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New Jersey, United States
Aly Raisman
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Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion Gymnast, and Best-Selling Author
Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion Gymnast, and Best-Selling Author Aly Raisman is a gymnast and an Olympic gold medalist. She was captain of the gold medal-winning “Fierce Five” US Women’s Gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics, and the “Final …
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Massachusetts, United States
Giuliana Rancic
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Entertainment Journalist, Fashion & Beauty Expert, Television Personality and Breast Cancer Survivor
Entertainment Journalist, Fashion & Beauty Expert, Television Personality and Breast Cancer Survivor New York Times best-selling author and the winner of the Fan Favorite award at the Daytime Emmy Awards, Giuliana Rancic is an entertainment journalist, author, entrepreneur, fashion designer …
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California, United States
Dr. Carol Swain
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Civil Rights Commentator, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author
Civil Rights Commentator, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author From high school dropout to teenage wife and mother to highly accomplished university professor and public intellectual, Dr. Carol Swain is passionate about empowering others to confidently raise their voices in …
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South Dakota, United States
Alice Walker
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of The Color Purple and Activist
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of The Color Purple and Activist Alice Walker is an internationally celebrated writer, poet and activist whose books include seven novels, four collections of short stories, four children’s books, and volumes of essays and poetry. She won …
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California, United States
Cornel West
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Renowned Public Intellectual, Harvard Professor, and Groundbreaking Author of Race Matters and Democracy Matters
Renowed Public Intellectual, Professor, and Groundbreaking Author of Race Matters and Democracy Matters Cornel West is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. Professor West is now at Union Theological Seminary, in New York City, where he has previously taught. He …
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New Jersey, United States
Andre Agassi
Legendary Tennis Champion and Philanthropist
Legendary Tennis Champion and Philanthropist After turning pro at the age of 16, tennis prodigy Andre Agassi rose to international fame, earning 60 men’s singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles championships, over a 20-year career. A former World No. …
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Nevada, United States
David Agus
World-Renowned Cancer Doctor, Health Futurist, and Best-Selling Author
World-Renowned Cancer Doctor, Health Futurist, and Best-Selling Author of #1 NY Times Bestseller, End of Illness David B. Agus, MD is one of the world’s leading cancer doctors, researchers, medical futurists and technology innovators. Over the past 20 years, Dr. …
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California, United States
Gloria Allred
The Nation's Most Famous Woman Lawyer in Private Practice
The Nation’s Most Famous Woman Lawyer in Private Practice Gloria Allred is the most famous woman attorney practicing law in the nation today, a tireless and successful advocate whose high-profile legal battles on behalf of victims whose rights have been …
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California, United States
Wally Amos
Inspiring Founder, Famous Amos Cookies; "Father of the Gourmet Cookie Industry" and Literacy Advocate
The Founder of Famous Amos Cookies Over 150 million Americans know Wally Amos. His fame is grounded in quality, substance and a positive attitude. Today, his name is a household word. His most recent venture is Chip & Cookie, with retail …
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Hawaii, United States
Deborah Archer
President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) The first person of color to lead America’s premiere civil rights and civil liberties organization in its over 100-year history, Deborah Archer is a leading civil rights and civil liberties advocate, civil …
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New York, United States
Vernice Armour
America’s First African American Female Combat Pilot & Zero to Breakthrough™ Leadership Expert
America’s First African American Female Combat Pilot & Zero to Breakthrough™ Leadership Expert Known simply as FlyGirl, Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour went from beat cop to combat pilot in 3 years. Within months of earning her wings, she found herself flying …
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District Of Columbia, United States