Kevin Blackistone
<p>Kevin Blackistone has been a national sports columnist since 1990, last at <em>The Washington Post</em>. </p><p>He was a panelist on ESPN’s long-running talk show “Around the Horn. He is cohost of an award-winning podcast <em>Our New South</em>, a contributor to NPR, and a University of Maryland journalism professor.
Linda Sarsour
<p>One of America’s most vocal Muslim-American advocates, Linda Sarsour inspires audiences to get off the sidelines and raise their voices in the fight for equality and justice for all. </p><p>Linda is one of the most prominent Muslim-American, racial justice, and civil rights activists in the country. Outspoken and independent, Linda shatters stereotypes of Muslim women while also treasuring her religious and ethnic heritage as a Palestinian-Muslim American.
Edward James Olmos
<p>Edward James Olmos is more than an award-winning actor—he is a cultural icon whose voice carries the weight of history, artistry, and activism.</p><p> From his Academy Award–nominated role in Stand and Deliver to unforgettable performances in <em>Selena, Blade Runner, </em>and <em>Battlestar Galactica</em>, Olmos has built one of the most enduring legacies in Hollywood. But his story extends far beyond the screen.