Black Heritage Speakers

Literacy Advocate, Author & Actor Known for "Roots," "Star Trek" & "Reading Rainbow"

Olympic Legend & American Record-Holder in the Long Jump; Philanthropist & Founder of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation

Founder of The Memo LLC, Author, Adjunct Professor at NYU

Five-Time NFL All-Pro & Former Executive Vice President of the NFL Players Association; Motivation & Team Building Expert

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

Award-Winning Entrepreneur; "Shark Tank" Investor; Founder & CEO of FUBU; Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship

Coach, Educator, Author & Entrepreneur; Founder & Chairman of the Coach Ken Carter Foundation; Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"

Emmy Nominated Actress, Director & Entrepreneur; Advocate & Family Culture Shaper

Feminist, Social Activist, Professor & Writer

National Educator & Author; Former Executive Director of The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning

Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Singer & Producer; Television & Podcast Host

Renowned Architect; Lead Designer of The National Museum of African American History & Culture

Paralympic Medalist, World Record Holder, DEI Advocate & Motivational Speaker; Author of "Leap of Faith"

Former NFL & College Head Coach & ESPN Football Analyst

Actor, Director & Comedian; Best Known for "Scary Movie" & "White Chicks"

Award-Winning Filmmaker, Literary Scholar, Journalist & Cultural Critic; Director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University

Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, & Gymnastics Academy Owner

Tony Award-Winning Actor & Singer Known for "Glee"

Transgender Rights Activist; Animator, Illustrator & Youtuber

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Author & Host of "Jemele Hill Is Unbothered"