African-American Heritage Speakers

Artist, Author, Researcher, and Owner of Mosaic Education Network LLC

Culinary Historian & Author

Stand-Up Comedian & Actor Known for "Veep" & "Detroiters"

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

Actor & Model; Best Known for his Role in OWN's "Queen Sugar"

America's Premier Crisis Management Expert; Inspiration for ABC's "Scandal"

Veteran Political Strategist, Bestselling Author, Former Interim Chair of the Democratic National Committee & FOX News Contributor

Writer & Social Activist Known for Her Work on Issues of Race and Identity; Author of "So You Want to Talk About Race"

Actress & Youngest Talk Show Host in TV History

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Partner at Google Ventures

Academy Award-Nominated Director & Producer Known for "Selma," "13th" & "When They See Us"

Actress, Voice Artist, Activist, Author

Academy Award-Winning Writer, Producer, Actor & Director; Best Known for "BlacKkKlansman" & "Malcolm X"

Founder & CEO of Black Girls CODE

Award-Winning Transgender Actress, Producer & Equal Rights Advocate

Award-Winning Actress & Co-Founder of Bassett/Vance Productions

Actress, Youth Advocate & Voting Activist

Academy Award-Winning Actor, Producer & Philanthropist

Actress, Comedian, Former Correspondent on "The Daily Show" & Co-Host of the "2 Dope Queens" Podcast

Actress, Host of "Red Table Talk" & Founder of 100% WOMON