Black History Month

<p>Erin Jackson is an Olympic gold medalist and World Champion American speed skater whose rise to the top of the podium is one of the most inspiring stories in modern sport. </p><p>At the 2022 Winter Olympics, she made history as the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in speed skating. She continued to compete at the highest level through the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, adding to her international résumé as a World Cup champion and World Championship medalist.</p><p>Erin’s journey is anything but conventional.

<p>A third-generation educator whose work centers on authenticity, belonging, and meaningful social change, Victoria Alexander invites audiences into an honest and interactive journey toward progress—not perfection.</p><p>With over half a million followers across social media platforms, Victoria is known for blending storytelling, scholarship, and cultural commentary to create “edu-taining” experiences that are as insightful as they are impactful.

<p>Debra L. Lee, the legendary former Chairman & CEO of BET Networks, provides an unforgettable conversation on leadership, resilience, breaking barriers in business and what it takes to shatter ceilings and thrive in high-stakes boardrooms.</p>

<p>A futurist poet, artist, and astronaut-explorer, Dr. Sian Leo Proctor shares her extraordinary story of breaking barriers and reaching for the stars.</p><p>Dr.

<p>The innovative creator of culturally-inclusive AI software ChatBlackGPT, Erin Reddick provides expert insights into the ever-changing landscape of AI and the importance of inclusive technology development.</p><p>Erin Reddick has forged a vital path in the technology industry. With a career encompassing significant roles at major tech companies including Meta, Microsoft, and AWS, her most impactful contribution to the field is the creation of ChatBlackGPT, an AI software providing perspectives from the Black and African American communities.

<p>A history-making cultural icon, ballet dancer Misty Copeland shares her inspiring life journey—from living in a motel room with her five siblings to becoming the first Black principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre in the company’s 75-year history. </p><p>When Misty discovered ballet, she was living in a shabby motel room, struggling with her five siblings for a place to sleep on the floor.

<p>Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, <em>Why Are All the</em></p><p><em>Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?</em> and Other Conversations About Race as well as Can</p><p>We Talk About Race? and Other Conversations in an Era of School Resegregation.

<p>As a passionate leader in the global fight against inequity, injustice, hate crimes, and all forms of pain Arndrea Waters King has worked tirelessly on behalf of those who have been marginalized by helping them find — and collectively use — their voices for change.</p><p>Early in her career, Arndrea had the unique opportunity to be mentored by Dr. C.T. Vivian, a lieutenant of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

<p>An icon of the sports industry, Stephen A. Smith shares powerful and humorous lessons on overcoming adversity, building and leading strong teams, and ethics on the field and off.</p><p>Known and respected for his candid commentary, thought-provoking analysis, and memorable catchphrases, Stephen A. Smith is an authority in sports journalism.

<p>From “ball girl to CMO,” Melissa Proctor shares stories from her trailblazing career journey, providing powerful strategies to help audiences navigate high-stakes decisions and achieve success. </p><p>Though Melissa Proctor never played basketball herself, it was her passion—in fact, her childhood dream was to be the first female coach in the NBA.