KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Professor of African American Studies, Author, Cultural Analyst

Pollster, Author & Political Analyst; Senior Partner at John Zogby Strategies

Senior Political Analyst at Fox News, Emmy Award-winning Author, Veteran Journalist

Presidential Professor at CUNY Graduate Center, BET News Correspondent, Human Rights Activist & Author

Progressive Political Commentator, Author & Podcaster; Former MSNBC Correspondent & Host of "The ReidOut"

Social Commentator, Financial Expert, Advocate for Education

Founder & Executive Director of Climate Refugees; Member, Expert Network at World Economic Forum; Humanitarian & Human Rights Refugee Advocate

President & Chief Operating Officer of the Skoll Foundation

Managing Partner at China India Institute, Global Strategy Expert, Award-Winning Author

Former Commander of the United States Special Operations Command

Basketball Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Motivational Speaker

Politician & Land Commissioner of Texas

Award-Winning Journalist & Media Personality Known as "The Voice of Black America", Author of "White Fear," "The First" & "Speak Brother!"

Author, Attorney, Political Commentator, Health & Education Advocate; Youngest African American Elected Official in the U.S.

Economist, Author & Political Commentator; President Emerita of Bennett College for Women

Expert on Terrorism, Safety, & Security; Author

Award-Winning Motivational Speaker on Maximizing your Personal & Professional Potential; Media Personality, Bestselling Author of "An Attitude of Excellence"

Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Author & Activist; Chicano Art Collector; Best Known for "Cheech & Chong"

Interior Designer & Host; Founder & Director of Genevieve Gorder Brand; Home Product Designer; Known For HGTV's "Dear Genevieve"

Designer and Host of HGTV's "Tough Love with Hilary Farr"; Internationally Renowned Home Designer; Former Host of HGTV's "Love It or List It"