Myles B. Caggins, III is a retired decorated U.S. Army officer who served in various leadership roles throughout his military career, demonstrating exceptional dedication and commitment to his country. From 2021-2022, he served as the U.S. Army’s Visiting Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. He served three year-long combat tours in […]
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Ruth E. Carter is a celebrated and two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer for film and television who has designed costumes for numerous iconic films, including Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, Amistad, Selma, Black Panther, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her groundbreaking work in Black Panther made her the first African American to win an
Michael Armstrong is a highly accomplished media executive who served as Executive Vice President for Worldwide Television Licensing and Operations at ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group (now Paramount Global Content Distribution). In this role, he managed global content licensing and relationships with third-party studios. Previously, Armstrong served as General Manager of BET Networks and Executive Vice
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Rashida Jones is a distinguished television executive who made history as the first Black woman to lead a major cable news network when she served as the President of MSNBC. Throughout her career, Jones has held significant roles at NBCUniversal, The Weather Channel, and local news networks, demonstrating her leadership and influence in the media
Lavonne Idlette is an accomplished athlete who competed in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2012 London Olympics, representing the Dominican Republic. After graduating from Hampton University, she earned an MBA and a law degree. and works as a lawyer specializing in real estate and business acquisitions, advising professional athletes on their investments. Â
Wyvetter H. Younge was a dedicated former member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 114th District from 1975 until 2008. She also served as the Assistant Majority Leader later in her career. Younge was also a former Assistant Circuit Attorney for the City of St. Louis. Rep. Younge also received the “Best Legislator”
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Charles Turnbull was the sixth elected Governor of the United States Virgin Islands from 1999 to 2007. Prior to being elected governor in 1998, he was a professor at the University of the Virgin Islands, Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner of the territorial Department of Education. During his tenure as governor, Turnbull served as a member
Bishop Ted Thomas, Sr. was a respected religious leader with the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) who served his community with faith and dedication. He was consecrated to be the senior bishop of the Historic First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia, one of the largest dioceses/jurisdictions of the COGIC in Virginia. His spiritual guidance and
Cordell Jerome Taylor is a former professional football player who excelled in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft. During his NFL career he was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Seahawks, and Chicago Bears. He also played in the Canadian Football League. His
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Wanda Sykes is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, and actress known for her sharp wit, insightful social commentary, and hilarious performances. She was first recognized for her work as a writer on The Chris Rock Show, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1999. In 2004, Entertainment Weekly named Sykes as one of
John H. Sengstacke was a pioneering newspaper publisher who played a vital role in amplifying African-American voices through his influential newspapers, including The Chicago Defender. Sengstacke was also a civil rights activist and worked for a strong black press, founding the National Newspaper Publishers Association in 1940, to unify and strengthen African-American owned papers and
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Robin R. Sanders is a distinguished diplomat who has served as the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria. Her extensive experience in international relations and her dedication to fostering diplomatic ties have made her a valuable representative of the United States. She also served twice as the Director for Africa at the National Security Council at the