Edgar Ridley
Edgar J. Ridley, an expert on symbolic behavior and its impact on culture, studied and did research at the Radiocarbon laboratory at the Radiocarbon Laboratory of I.F.A.N. (Institut Fondamental d'Afrique Noire), also known as Cheikh Ante Diop University (formerly University of Dakar), in Senegal, West Africa, under the renowned nuclear physicist and Egyptologist, Cheikh Anta Diop. [View Profile]

Constance L. Jackson
Constance L. Jackson is President/CEO of Permanent Productions, Inc., a film and book publishing company established in 2002. The most recent films recognized by the Pan African Film Festival and the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum that Jackson wrote, directed, produced, and co-funded is Over the River…Life of Lydia Maria Child, Abolitionist for Freedom (OTR). [View Profile]

Annie Shaw Barnes
Annie Shaw Barnes has published seven books, twenty referred articles, six chapters in colleagues’ books, two brochures, and five abstracts. She gathered primary research in libraries and empirical data throughout America. [View Profile]

Dr. Eric Rogers
Eric O. Rogers, Ph.D, is a tenured Professor of Psychology at the College of Lake County, Chicago, Illinois and also Professor of Education at National-Louis University (New York, New York). He is a national consultant and speaker on Race, Cultural Diversity, Multiculturalism and the Black Church Religion and the issues pertaining to the Black Family. [View Profile]

Deborah Plummer
Deborah Plummer, is a nationally recognized psychologist, diversity expert and founder of D.L. Plummer & Associates. She has consulted for a variety of national and local corporations including Fortune 500 companies, community mental health agencies, public and private school systems, and faith-based institutions. [View Profile]

Matthew Fogg
Matthew Fogg’s commitment to advocating justice for all has led him across the globe advocating on behalf of federal workers not only in the United States but in Korea and Africa as well. He is fearless in defending the rights of others and has had a profound effect on the landscape of federal agencies and departments including NASA, the US Army, and the Air Force. [View Profile]

Dr. Brian J. Hill
Dr. Brian J. Hill, recently created the Harold Washington College Bridge Program which is the first of its kind and co-authored the book “Liberatory Transformation of Self to Selfethnic an Africentric Racial Identity Development Model.” [View Profile]

Jonathan M. Bowman
Jonathan M. Bowman, helps leaders, aspiring leaders and those who seek personal growth to set and achieve a bold, clear-picture vision for themselves, their team or entire organization. [View Profile]

Jeanette Davis-Loeb
Jeanette M. Davis-Loeb is the Founder & CEO of the Rising Oak Foundation, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to directly affecting the intellectual, psychological and spiritual development of boys of African descent. She is also the former V.P. and C.O.O. of Dynamic Industries L.L.C., specializing in property development and asset management. [View Profile]

Gloria Thomas Anderson
Gloria Thomas Anderson, a master’s degreed social worker and clinical instructor at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Social Work, is an African-American international author and motivational speaker. [View Profile]

James Perkins, Jr.
The Message By Perkins™ takes the ups and downs of his life, translates them into your theme, and delivers to your audience a clear and relevant message. Perkins thematic speaking style seamlessly integrates your theme into his experiences. Your audience will remember The Message By Perkins. [View Profile]

Karen Nethersole, Esq
Karen Nethersole, Esq., is the CEO & Founder of Full Circle NY (FCNY). Inspired to develop and place within various businesses young minority professionals who would more accurately reflect the diverse makeup of the country, Karen began drafting the blueprint for what would become FCNY. [View Profile]

Bernard Siler
Bernie Siler is a prosecutor for the District of Columbia and Civil War Historian. He is originally from Washington, D.C. and received undergraduate and law degrees from the Universities of Dayton and Cincinnati respectively. [View Profile]

Shawn Dove
Shawn Dove joined the Open Society Institute in May 2008 as the campaign manager for the new U.S. Programs Campaign for Black Male Achievement. He has more than two decades of leadership experience in youth development, education, and community-building, designing and implementing innovative initiatives. [View Profile]

JC Lamkin
J. C. Lamkin, Certified Novell Administrator and Certified Project Manager, is President of Gypsy Lane Technologies, Inc. and Technically Speaking Radio in Philadelphia, Pa. Her work includes technology and project management solutions for small businesses and organizations. [View Profile]

Donald Dowridge
Today Donald L. Dowridge, Jr. is the founder and President of DLD Enterprises, in which the DLD stands for Determined to Learn and Develop. He is a Motivational Guru, Mentoring, Consulting, Personal Training, Keynote Speaking, Life Coach and Facilitator! [View Profile]

Dorrance Kennedy
Dorrance is the founder and CEO of Visions of Empowerment, a professional speakers bureau. He is a dynamic speaker with an encyclopedic knowledge of politics, social issues, Black history, and spirituality. Visions of Empowerment specializes in political commentary and cultural issues such as Kwanzaa, Hip Hop, Juneteenth, MLK holiday, etc. He has spoken to churches, civic organizations, schools, and other organizations. [View Profile]

Adam L. Perkins
Adam L. Perkins is the CEO of Taplets, Inc., a nonprofit organization specializing in literacy, diversity and technology advancement. A brilliant, engaging, and informative speaker, Mr. Perkins provides view points on race in America rarely discussed in an effort to provide the best possible understanding on the subject. His personal life changing experiences with racism has allowed him to bring a much needed perspective on this subject. [View Profile]

Earl Ofari Hutchinson
Earl Ofari Hutchinson is a nationally acclaimed author, syndicated columnist, political analyst and commentator. He has been a frequent guest on Hannity and Colmes, Fox's The O’Reilly Factor, The Big Story, EXTRA, CNN's Glenn Beck Show, and CNN News. [View Profile]

Daniel B. Landry
Daniel was born in San Francisco, California in 1968. He was raised in an area called the Western Addition, better known as the Fillmore. At the age of 13, Daniel would be kicked out of middle school, and at the age of 15 would also be kicked out of high school. [View Profile]

Dr. Mark A. Gooden
Dr. Mark A. Gooden is the owner and managing partner of Mark A. Gooden Consulting. He has worked 14 years as an engaging and effective educator and an inspiring speaker in the Pre-K-12 and higher education settings. He is also a leadership coach and trainer who has worked to help clients unlock individual potential. [View Profile]

LaMonte Owens
LaMonte Owens is a diversity expert, and a noted name in the area of diversity recruiting nationwide. His firm serves many of the nation’s largest employers, as well as provides a strong resource for organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region. For more than 30 years, Mr. Owens has set a benchmark in the development of his specialty-diversity recruiting. [View Profile]

Larry Lester
Since 1995, Larry Lester has used the latest technology in researching sports history with emphasis on the African-American and Latin-American athlete. His company encourages the study of sports history to illuminate broader historical issues, social values and economic impact. [View Profile]

Mary-Frances Winters
Dr. Mary-Frances Winters is president and founder of The Winters Group, a 23-year-old organization development and diversity-consulting firm, specializing in research, strategic planning, training, and public speaking with an emphasis in ethnic and multicultural issues. [View Profile]

Lenora Billings-Harris
Lenora Billings-Harris, is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), diversity consultant and author of The Diversity Advantage: A Guide to Making Diversity Work. With more than twenty five years of experience in the public and private sectors, Lenora has developed a unique way of presenting sensitive topics in a fun, thought-provoking and non-judgmental way. [View Profile]

Janet Crenshaw Smith
is cofounder and President of Ivy Planning Group (Ivy), a 18-year-old management consulting and training company that specializes in diversity, strategy and change management. Ivy is recognized as one of the Top 50 Diversity-owned companies by DiversityBusiness.com; Black Enterprise Magazine Emerging Company of the Year Finalist; and received the Working Woman magazine Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. [View Profile]

Eugene Curtain
Eugene. Edw. Curtain, III, is President & CEO of Diversity Search Partners, LLC ,and also leads the firm's Integrated Services and Client Strategy efforts worldwide. He is responsible for overseeing a group of offices across North America, as well as driving the firm's state-of-the-art account management capability across all global markets. [View Profile]

Dante Lee
As a Black motivational speaker and diversity expert, Lee has addressed the Tavis Smiley Leadership Institute, Blacks In Government (BIG), the National Association of Blacks In Telecommunications, and the African American Business Summit. He's also addressed students at Bowie State University and California State University. [View Profile]