Culture Speakers

Award-Winning Writer & Director Known for "Pariah"

Culinary Historian & Author of "KosherSoul" and "Rice: A Savor the South Cookbook"

Visual Op-Ed Columnist for The New York Times; CNN Contributor & NYT Bestselling Author of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones"

Bestselling Author of "I Can't Date Jesus"

Peabody Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker; Known For TED Talk on the Intersection of Civil Rights & LGBT Rights

Comedian, Writer & Actor Known for "Silicon Valley" & "The Big Sick"

Former Massachusetts Supreme Court Justice; Advocate for Oppressed in Legal System; Criminal & Civil Law Attorney

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

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

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"

Professional Para-Snowboarder & Three-Time Paralympic Medalist; NYT Bestselling Author, "On My Own Two Feet"; Contestant on Season 18 of "Dancing with the Stars"

Inspirational Adventurist; Double Amputee; Disability & LGBTQ Justice Advocate; Social Media Influencer on Overcoming Bullying and Creating Positive Change

Wellness Chef, Cultural Intelligence Architect & Co-Founder of Heritage Space Food

Television & Film Celebrity Chef; Co-Founder of Kogi BBQ; Bestselling Author

Actress, Feminist, Author, Political Activist, Former Fashion Model & Fitness Advocate

Award-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Health & Wellness Advocate; Former TV Host of "Good Morning America"

Social Entrepreneur Fighting Poverty, Founder & CEO of Acumen Fund; Author, "The Blue Sweater" & "Manifesto for a Moral Revolution"

Arm Amputee Resulting From a Workplace Accident; Safety Expert; Motivational & Inspirational Leader