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<p>From the board room, to film/TV sets and even the Obama White House, Angelica Ross is a leading figure of success and strength in the movement for transgender and racial equality and a star in Ryan Murphy’s hit FX series <em>Pose</em>.</p><p>Making TV history, the show features the largest transgender cast ever for a scripted series - five transgender women of color cast to play five series regular roles, including Angelica’s role as the witty and fiesty ‘Candy Abundance,’ the brashest member of the ‘House of Abundance.’ Angelica’s performance is receiving r

<p>With a timely message about the transformational power of protest, Janaya Khan is a leading activist who engages you in a profound discussion about social justice and equality.</p>

<p>Known as ‘Future’ within the Black Lives Matter movement, Janaya is a black, queer, gender-nonconforming activist (pronouns: they, them, theirs), staunch Afrofuturist and social-justice educator who presents an enlightening point of view on police brutality and systemic racism.</p>

<p>Michael Carbonaro has performed over 500 comically perplexing and improbable feats of magic on his hit TV series, The Carbonaro Effect on truTV. Now, he is taking his show on the road for his live show, Michael Carbonaro…Live!</p>

<p>Alicia believes that Black communities deserve what all communities deserve -- to be powerful in every aspect of their lives.</p><p>An author, political strategist, organizer, and cheeseburger enthusiast, Alicia founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics.

<p>Michael Render aka Killer Mike - a nickname he received for 'killing the microphone' - is a Grammy award-winning rapper and actor who is making waves in the political arena for his gripping commentary on ongoing social issues confronting America.

<p>NPR <i>Morning Edition </i>host, Rachel Martin, has an extensive journalistic background. She served as the White House Correspondent for ABC News from 2008 through 2010 when she became National Security Correspondent for NPR. </p><p>In that role, Martin covered defense and intelligence issues, traveling to Iraq and Afghanistan with the Secretary of Defense, reporting on the U.S. wars and the effectiveness of the Pentagon's counterinsurgency strategy. She also reported extensively on the changing demographic of the U.S.

<p>Payton Head is an NAACP Image Award-winning global strategist, policy expert, and creative catalyst working at the intersection of cultural storytelling and international social impact. </p><p>An alumnus of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, Payton’s career serves as a blueprint for modern leadership—demonstrating how service can be community-rooted and globally scaled.

<p>An influential leader and ambassador for the Deaf and Disabled communities which make up the largest minority in America, Nyle DiMarco inspires audiences to challenge assumptions, lead with purpose, and pursue their goals—no matter the obstacles. </p><p>As co-director of the Apple Original Films documentary <em>Deaf President Now!,</em> Nyle DiMarco made history leading a production with more than 40 Deaf crew members, redefining what authentic representation looks like in film.

<p>Ibtihaj Muhammad is an entrepreneur, activist, speaker and Olympic medalist in fencing. A 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, 5-time Senior World medalist and World Champion, in 2016, Ibtihaj became the first American woman to compete in the Olympics in hijab. </p><p>Ibtihaj was a 3-time All American at Duke University where she graduated with a dual major in International Relations and African Studies.

<p>Dr. Jen Welter draws from her trailblazing journey to deliver memorable insight on the far-reaching benefits of being an authentic leader, focusing on one’s goals, and cultivating a champion’s mindset. </p>