Human Rights

Xernona Clayton is the Founder, President and CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc.

Justin Hansford is a Howard University School of Law Professor of Law.

Elle Hearns is an organizer, speaker, strategist, and writer. Hearns' voice as a community organizer and speaker.

Zak Mirz has toured for nearly a decade entertaining audiences all over the world.

Rashida Richardson is a lawyer, researcher and the Director of Policy Research at AI Now Institute at NYU.

Tommie Smith began life quietly, born to Richard and Dora Smith on June 6, 1944 in Clarksville.

He is the executive chef and co-owner of BlueDoor Kitchen and Garden.

Emma Thompson was born on April 15, 1959 in Paddington, London, into a family of actors - father Eric Thompson.

In urban hubs like Mogadishu, says Mohamed Ali, we're losing our brightest minds to terrorism and violence.

In the years since Aloe Blacc’s last album, "Lift Your Spirit," the global superstar spent time working on an even dearer project.

As the lead singer of U2, one of the most popular and influential rock bands of the last 30 years.

At the intersection of social justice, political empowerment, human development and the cultural arts one will find LaTosha Brown.

Jonathan L. Butler announced in a letter to the University of Missouri.

Vednita Carter, founder and executive Director of Breaking Free, has extensive experience in developing and planning programs for women.

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum R&B recording artist and actor.