Black History Month Speakers

Academy Award-Nominated Actor Known for "Atlanta," "If Beale Street Could Talk" & "Causeway"

Academy Award Winner, Influential Actor, Diverse Role Performer

Stand-Up Comedian, Bestselling Author & Podcast Host Known for "2 Dope Queens"

Founder & Chief Environmental Research Scientist for Environmental Health Research Associates, LLC; Founder & Director, One Drop Rule Rare Disease Foundation

Golden Globe Nominated Actor & Producer Known for "BlacKkKlansman," "Ballers" & "The Piano Lesson"; Former NFL Running Back

Academy Award Nominee, Director of "Selma", Founder of ARRAY

Professor of History, Race & Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School; Author of "The Condemnation of Blackness"

Stand-Up Comedian & Actor Known for "Veep," "Detroiters," "The Afterparty" & "Ted Lasso"

Stand-Up Comedy Duo of Kenny & Keith Lucas; Known for "Lucas Bros. Moving Co."

Actress, Producer, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur; Founder of Overbrook Entertainment; Award-Winning Host of "Red Table Talk"

Actor, Comedian & Executive Producer

Actress, Comedian, Television Host & Author Known for "Parks and Recreation," "Good Girls" & "Ugliest House in America"

Award-Winning Actress, Rapper, Singer & Producer Known for "Chicago," "Hairspray" & "The Equalizer"

Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Speaker & Media Personality

Actress, Advocate & Children's Book Author of "Welcome to the Party" and "Shady Baby"

Emmy, Grammy & Tony Award-Winning Actor, Singer, Producer & Playwright

Best-Selling Author, Higher Education Leadership & Race Relations Expert, President Emerita of Spelman College

Coach, Author, Educator & Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"

Founder of Backstage Capital, Venture Capitalist, Tech Inclusion Activist & Host of "Your First Million" Podcast

Founder, CEO of Blavity Inc.; Angel Investor; Small Business Advisor; Host of 'WorkSmart' Podcast; Activist & Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion