Speakers

The Born Again Church (BAC) Praise Dancers is a dynamic ministry of children and youth, ages 6...Read more

Kahlief Adams is a gaming journalist, content creator, and advocate for diversity in the video...Read more

Antonio Adams leads American Honda’s global Security Operations Center (SOC) and provides...Read more

LaTricea Adams leads Young, Gifted & Green, a national environmental justice and civil...Read more

Cliff Albright is a political economist, speaker, and award-winning activist. He is the co-...Read more

Rashan Ali is a revered multimedia personality. For 15 years, Atlanta...Read more

Based in Charlotte, Hugh Allen leads TD Bank’s national coverage team servicing the financial...Read more

Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson studies discrimination and racial socialization in Black families,...Read more

Rev. Arline-Bradley is a respected voice at the intersection of public health and social justice...Read more

Janean C. Armstrong brings over 28 years of transformative leadership...Read more

Dedrick Asante-Muhammad has over 20 years of experience addressing racial and economic...Read more

Lakindra Askew is a dynamic leader and strategic innovator dedicated to workforce development...Read more

Queenie is a content creator, speaker, and financial literacy advocate passionate about helping...Read more

A Hall of Fame high school athlete and fourth-generation HBCU alum, Johnny Bailey has taken his...Read more

Leslie Banks leads the global people inclusion strategy at McDonald’s and works to embed...Read more

Rep. Dr. Imani Barnes is a public health scientist, biomedical research professional, and...Read more

Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover recently retired as president of Tennessee State University—her alma...Read more

Charreau Bell, Ph.D., is the director of the undergraduate data...Read more

Cathy Bender is in her 38th  year with Merrill Lynch. Her civic...Read more

Gov. Andy Beshear has guided Kentucky with steady, compassionate leadership through devastating...Read more

Ashley Black leads narrative strategies, leadership development, community partnerships, and...Read more

Uché Blackstock, MD, founded her strategic consulting firm, Advancing...Read more

Lee Blank serves as Market President for Middle TN leading the efforts of 1000...Read more

Melissa Blount-Garner oversees Fifth Third Bank’s strategic direction and execution of national...Read more

Miko Branch is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Miss Jessie’s, the pioneering hair...Read more

Jodi Brockington is a leadership and innovation strategist, ecosystem builder, author, podcaster...Read more

Beth Trotter Broussard is Executive Vice President and CRA Director at First Horizon (“FHN”) and...Read more

Steven Brown is responsible for executing Molson Coors’ strategy for culture, talent acquisition...Read more

Lamonia Deanne Brown is a globally influential film executive, festival programmer, and content...Read more

LaTosha Brown is a thought leader, institution builder, cultural activist, and artist whose...Read more

Ayneka began her career with State Farm in 1999 as an intern in the deferred compensation...Read more

John Hope Bryant is an American entrepreneur and civic leader working at the intersection of...Read more

Alene Bryant was the maternal grandmother of Ramon Bryant Braxton, was both a singer and...Read more

Pete Buttigieg served as U.S. Secretary of Transportation from 2021 to 2025. During his tenure,...Read more

Jessica Caffrey is a transformative real estate executive with more than 20 years of public...Read more

Melanie L. Campbell is the president & CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic...Read more

Jason Carey is an American actor, entertainer, and luxury MC. Based in Atlanta, he is a high-...Read more

Gale Jones Carson is the President and CEO of the Memphis Urban League. Prior to that role,...Read more

Monique Carswell is a cross-sector executive at the intersection of business, philanthropy,...Read more

Adji Cissoko was born and grew up in Munich, where she trained at the Ballet Academy Munich...Read more

Nicholas CMO of WRLDINVSN. More than a clothing company, WRLDINVSN is on a brand mission to...Read more

Donte Cleaves is a franchise owner responsible for several McDonald’s...Read more

Shennice Cleckley is an award-winning Chief Strategist, Executive Director, and the...Read more

Carla H. Clements is an accomplished intellectual property attorney with more than a decade of...Read more

Michele Cober is Executive Director of External Affairs & Strategic Alliances at Verizon,...Read more

Carolyn R. Coleman, a native of Saint Louis, Missouri, is an ordained minister, servant leader,...Read more

Aqila Collins is a strategic partnership and sponsorship leader with more than 15 years of...Read more

Kayla Conklin (she/her) is a human resources executive, leadership advocate, and community...Read more

Shanna Cooper-Oliver serves as Vice President and Workplace Banking & Financial Empowerment...Read more

As a public defender, civil rights attorney, State Representative,...Read more

Named to the TIME100 list of the 100 most influential people in 2021 and The NNPA Top Black...Read more

Stephanie DeVane joined the National Urban League (NUL) in December 2013 as Chief Credit Officer...Read more

Georgette “Gigi” Dixon joined Wells Fargo in 1994. In her current role, Gigi is...Read more

In his current role at Earnin, David Durant oversees all aspects of legal, compliance,...Read more

Michael Eric Dyson is one of the nation’s most renowned professors, gifted writers, inspiring...Read more

Jotaka Eaddy is an award-winning strategist, advocate, and TV host with more than 20 years of...Read more

After a high-level media career, California native Nina Easton co-founded JOURNEY...Read more

Imani Ellis is an award-winning community builder and cultural architect. She launched...Read more

Vincent Evans is a proven force in American politics and public service, currently serving as...Read more

Ricki is an award-winning marketing veteran and breast cancer survivor who has channeled her...Read more

Stephanie Fernandez is a Vice President at Goldman Sachs and the One Million Black Women: Black...Read more

Kiera Fernandez leads teams responsible for Target’s community and philanthropic strategy,...Read more

Dr. Aikyna Finch is a speaker, certified executive coach, educator, and Vice President of DEIB...Read more

Jesse M. Fowler VI is an Internal Sales Director at Manulife John Hancock Retirement, where he...Read more

Dana Frank is president of TD Frank Family Properties, a third-generation family real estate...Read more

LaMonte Frierson has been line dancing since 2002. After starting his own line dancing...Read more

Jordan is a recognized leader in cybersecurity and policy, specializing in resilience and...Read more

Our Senior Business Consultant team is committed to helping business owners grow their business...Read more

Kelsey Gibbs is an Emmy Award-winning reporter who joined NewsChannel 5 in January 2019 as a...Read more

Kala Gibson oversees the Bank’s corporate citizenship work for Fifth Third Bancorp, which...Read more

Hard-hitting, inspiring, intelligent, honest, and direct—these words define the style and...Read more

Garry Graham, MA, MPH, LMHC, is a mental health professional, corporate consultant, and sought-...Read more

Dr. Ronya Green is a board-certified family medicine physician,...Read more

Yolanda Greene serves as the Rutherford County Market President for First Horizon Bank....Read more

In his role at Marriott International, Clayton Guy supports global residential operations and...Read more

Princess A. Hairston is a director and Emmy-nominated editor in New  York City. She...Read more

Kayla Hall-Ransom is the Founder & Owner of City Juicery, Tennessee's premier cold-pressed...Read more

Nikole Hannah-Jones is a Pulitzer Prize, Peabody and Emmy-winning journalist at The New York...Read more

Kyra Rénel Hardwick is the CEO and Chief Strategist of The Kyra Company, LLC, a business...Read more

Chanelle Hardy is a social justice, tech policy, and civil rights expert. As head of Civil...Read more

Kamala D. Harris served as the 49th vice president of the United States from 2021...Read more

Kathleen Hearod is an entrepreneur and product innovator with a passion for creating products...Read more

Damon T. Hewitt has more than 20 years of civil rights litigation and policy experience,...Read more

Emil Hill is a nationally respected communications strategist and the founder of The Cresheim...Read more

Born and raised in Mississippi, Allyson Holloway has a passion for culturally grounded, genre-...Read more

Debbi Howard leads and manages Tennessee State’s comprehensive alumni relations program, where...Read more

Charysh Hudson is a Columbus-based digital creator, content...Read more

Dynasti Hunt Harris is the Founder and CEO of Tayden Impact Partners, a Nashville-based...Read more

Meet Sierra Imari, the 26-year-old creative executive-turned-founder...Read more

Janaye M. Ingram serves a critical role at Airbnb, a global platform...Read more

Dr. Shanna L. Jackson has served as the president of Nashville State Community College since...Read more

Yusef D. Jackson is continuing the family legacy as President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH...Read more

Dr. Derrick Jackson is the 11th President of American Baptist College (ABC) in Nashville, a...Read more

Karter Paul Brands (KPB) is the brainchild of entrepreneur Tre James, a live event and broadcast...Read more

Abigail D. James leads Macy’s enterprise-wide culture, talent development, performance...Read more

Melissa Jean-Baptiste is a first-generation Haitian American and former New York City high...Read more

Jeff Johnson is a cultural translator, truth-teller, and ecosystem builder. Known for his...Read more

Kenneth L. Johnson is a media host, executive leadership advisor, and community platform builder...Read more

Lucas L. Johnson II is a former reporter for The Associated Press, where he worked for more than...Read more

Van Jones is a U.S. media personality, entrepreneur, and world-class changemaker. Jones has a...Read more

Daisy Larbi is a rising senior at Bloomfield High School in Connecticut, where she serves as...Read more

Simone Laws joined Macy’s in 2005 and was promoted to senior DEI director in 2021. In this role...Read more

Eunice Levis is a first-generation Dominican American from the Bronx whose work focuses on genre...Read more

Mysonne “the General” is an independent hip hop artist and criminal justice reform activist from...Read more

Tyler Litt is a dedicated social impact strategist and leadership advisor and is the director of...Read more

Strategist and commentator Erica P. Loewe has been recognized as one...Read more

LaDonte “Mr. GetRight”  Lotts is an energetic entertainer, businessman, personal trainer,...Read more

Alicia Lyttle, The Queen of AI™, is a renowned AI strategist, entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker...Read more

Dr. Raquel Martin, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, scientist, and podcast...Read more

Ken Martin is a pro-labor progressive who grew up in the American Midwest, the firstborn son of...Read more

Meet Jala Mashay, the vibrant new face of entertainment! With her magnetic charm and infectious...Read more

Makeda Matthews is the Senior Manager of Supplier Development and Engagement at Delta Air Lines...Read more

Hali McClain is the owner of Body Notes Massage and Wellness in Nashville, where she has spent...Read more

Rep. Joanne McClinton was elected to serve communities in Philadelphia and Delaware County in...Read more

Dierdra McDowell has made guest star appearances in current television shows such as “Power...Read more

Ashley McEwen Broadnax is an out-of-school time (OST) expert, educator, consultant, and...Read more

Danielle McGee Gibson is a powerhouse at the intersection of entrepreneurship, equity, and...Read more

Mia McNeil joined the AARP Tennessee team in January 2022, bringing...Read more

Michelle Merriweather is the President and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS...Read more

Mike Michel is a 2015 graduate of George Washington University Law School and currently serves...Read more

Erica serves as an Executive Director at Wells Fargo, building relationships with national...Read more

Michelle Miller is an Emmy award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author known...Read more

Kent Mills is the Manager of Entrepreneurship and Business Development for the National Urban...Read more

James Milton McCarroll, Jr., is a native of Nashville and was ordained and licensed to preach at...Read more

Amber Monet is a Temple University alumnus and an award-winning filmmaker who aims to shed light...Read more

Karen is the founder of Urban Poetik Ministries, Inc (UPM) a...Read more

Tim Murphy is vice chair of Mastercard, where he serves as a global...Read more

Dr. A’Cire Newby, also known as “The Real A’Cire”, is a media personality, production leader,...Read more

Freddie O'Connell is the 10th mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson...Read more

Michael Obi is the President & CEO of UBIZ Venture Capital and the EVP for Economic...Read more

Racquel Oden is a seasoned financial services executive wth more than two decades of experience...Read more

Obi Okereke is a Seattle native and educator dedicated to enhancing financial literacy among...Read more

Brittney Oliver is a career and lifestyle freelance writer and...Read more

RiKaleigh Omosheyin is an Associate at K&L Gates LLP and a member of the firm’s Intellectual...Read more

Kimberly Evans Paige has spent over 25 years delivering market-leading...Read more

David Perrin served as president of the National Urban League Youth Council for the 2025-2026...Read more

Edward Pollard is a proud product of Southwest Houston. He attended all HISD schools (Lovett,...Read more

Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson operates at the intersection of global diplomacy and transformative...Read more

Bob Porter has more than 20 years of experience in financial services and community development...Read more

Rianne Pyle is a director and producer whose most recent effort, the...Read more

Derrius Quarles is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and designer from Chicago’s South Side...Read more

As the lead economist at the Mastercard Economics Institute, Roiana’s responsibilities include...Read more

For the past 27 years, Terra Renee has utilized her strong...Read more

Kyra Rénel Hardwick is the CEO and Chief Strategist of The Kyra Company, LLC, a business...Read more

Cynthia Respert is a certified AI solution architect, global keynote speaker, and AI advocate...Read more

Cy Richardson serves as the Senior Vice President for Programs at the National Urban League and...Read more

Kelli Joy Richardson is a transformational movement architect who translates consumer...Read more

Aylissa Ritterhoff is an intellectual property attorney who helps companies protect and maximize...Read more

Tuwisha Wish Rogers leads growth strategy and partnership development for Burrell Communications...Read more

Shia S. Rozier is a third-year honors public relations degree candidate with a minor in...Read more

A dreamer, an optimist, and a people person, D’Juan Rudolph’s greatest strength lies in his...Read more

Kiara Scott is the Founder and CEO of Free Money Meister, a scholarship platform that helps...Read more

The Reverend Dr. Shane B. Scott serves as the senior pastor of the...Read more

Pattie Sellers created a magazine called Creator while attending the University of Virginia, her...Read more

Community Leadership and Advocacy

Led multiple workforce development...Read more

Jason Sizer leads 1525, a media holding company that has generated more than $1 billion in new...Read more

Patrick Smith is a results-driven community engagement leader currently serving as the ...Read more

Rhonda Spears Bell is a seasoned marketing and communications executive with more than 30 years...Read more

Shannah Stephens is the community banking executive for Bank of America,  responsible for...Read more

As chief executive officer of the League of Women Voters, Celina...Read more

Genaro Stewart’s career bridges grassroots community empowerment with high-level national policy...Read more

Felecia Stewart-Seard provides strategic direction and oversight for audit activities across the...Read more

I'm part of a team committed to helping business owners grow their business through 1:1...Read more

Lethia Swett Mann is responsible for promoting and supporting community development efforts in...Read more

Jennifer Symington oversees marketing operations for both the Honda and Acura automobile brands...Read more

DeBlair Tate is an executive life coach for CEOS and public figures, specializing in health and...Read more

Furard Tate is a third-generation Washingtonian, award-winning speaker, and food industry...Read more

Chef Antonio Tate, better known as The Sneakerhead Chef, is an award-nominated chef,...Read more

Lillian Taylor is a rising senior at Bayside High School. She is actively involved in the...Read more

Denise “DT” Thomas is a nationally recognized leadership strategist...Read more

Josh Thomas leads Amazon’s global community strategy, connecting communities inside and outside...Read more

Dr. Chanel Thomas is a dual board-certified nurse practitioner (FNP/PMHNP) and the founder, CEO...Read more

Through Win With Black Men, Khalil C. Thompson is creating impactful initiatives that connect,...Read more

As senior vice president of programming for Urban One's Radio One and Reach Media divisions,...Read more

President Ashley Upkins broke barriers as the first woman from Tennessee elected to lead the...Read more

Sawyer Uzzell works within Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS), where she supports the...Read more

Antonio Vann serves as Assistant General Counsel and Vice President on the Trademark, Copyright...Read more

Tony Waller leads strategy to strengthen Walmart’s reputation, expand outreach, and guide social...Read more

Born to a 17-year-old single mother, Dr Boyce D. Watkins is one of the leading financial...Read more

S. Renee Watkins is an international yoga instructor, Reiki II...Read more

Marlon Watts embarked on his entrepreneurial journey at age 14, selling candy and iPhone...Read more

Attorney Tori Wengner is the manager of the Black Voters on the Rise initiative. Working in...Read more

Taniesha Westbrook is an award winning speaker, strategist, and co-founder of Shop Black Fest, a...Read more

Laterras R. Whitfield is a 3x Emmy-...Read more

Kym Whitley is an award-winning actor, comedian, producer, author, and podcaster whose career...Read more

Precious L. Williams, the 13-time national elevator pitch champion and 5x #1 bestselling author...Read more

Sean Williams is a father of three, a men’s lifestyle and wellness...Read more

Aniesia Williams is a powerhouse strategist and ecosystem architect who operates at the high-...Read more

Steven Williams is focused on building a unified PepsiCo selling organization, developing a...Read more

Dana N. Williams leads Marketing Strategy across several critical focus areas, including Fraud...Read more

Dr. Chris Williamson leads the Strong Tower Bible Church, a multiracial fellowship in Nashville...Read more

Ryan Wilson is a visionary entrepreneur and recognized thought leader who has redefined the art...Read more

Dekarion Wimberly is a member of the Lorain County Urban League’s Project Ready program. A...Read more

Best-selling artist CeCe Winans is one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in the...Read more

Kevin Womack is an education data scientist, software engineer, and educator who conducts...Read more

Monica Womack leads and develops the business and community strategy for Toyota, overseeing all...Read more