African-American Women Black History Month

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Regina Benjamin | PDA Speakers

Regina Benjamin

18th U.S. Surgeon General, Healthcare Disparity Expert & Medicine Advocate

Dr. Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA is the Founder and CEO of BayouClinic,

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MK Asante | PDA Speakers

MK Asante

Author, Filmmaker and Professor

MK Asante is a best-selling author, award-winning filmmaker, recording artist.

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Gelila Bekele

Gelila Bekele

Ethiopian Model, Humanitarian and Social Activist

Gelila Bekele was born in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. As a young child.

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W. Kamau Bell

Comedian, Political Satirist & Host of CNN's United Shades of America

Called "the most promising new talent in political comedy in many years" by The New York Times, socio-political comedian

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Dorothy Butler Gilliam

Esteemed Activist, Author, and Journalist who, in 1961, became the first African American female reporter at the Washington Post

Dorothy Butler Gilliam was a journalist with The Washington Post

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Brittney Grimes | PDA Speakers

Brittney Grimes

Writer, Poet, Motivational Speaker, Violinist & Published Author

Brittney Grimes is a poet, published author, writer, model and motivational speaker.

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Brittney Griner | PDA Speaker

Brittney Griner

WNBA player for the Phoenix Mercury, Author of "In My Skin"

Bold. Strong. Authentic. These are just a few words that define Brittney Griner

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Opal Lee

“Grandmother of Juneteenth”

Known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Ms. Opal Lee was present on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act bill that established June…

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Racial & Cultural Economics Expert

Dr. Julianne Malveaux has long been recognized for her progressive and insightful observations.

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Melba Moore | PDA Speakers

Melba Moore

Award-Winning Singer, Actress, Speaker and Philanthropist

Award winning singer, actress, speaker and philanthropist, Melba Moore's enduring talent has earned her a rewarding career in theater, television, music and film.

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Phiona Mutesi

Walt Disney Film "Queen of Katwe" & Candidate Master And National Chess Champion

From living in the streets in the slums of Katwe to learning chess in a Sports Outreach Institute missionary program

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Auguste White | PDA Speakers

Auguste White

Black Southern Writer @nbcsnl and Comedian

Auguste White (she/her/hers) is a Black Southern writer and stand up comedian with crippling middle child syndrome.

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Michelle Williams

Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter, Actress, Entrepreneur & Mental Health Advocate

Is there anything Michelle Williams can’t do? The beautiful and talented star has evolved many times in her life and she is nowhere near done.

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