Overcoming Adversity

As a native of West Philadelphia, Jamira Burley saw first-hand the disenfranchisement of marginalized communities.

While watching "The Wiz" as a young woman, Suncera aka That Writing Chic was moved to tears during.

Dr. Erkeda has the prescription to impact many of life's questions.  

While still awaiting his flight assignment, Kim will become the first Korean-American to head to space..

McGowan then appeared in the 1996 hit horror film "Scream" and starring alongside Ben Affleck in the 1997 thriller feature.

Katherine "Kate" Mulgrew is an actress known for playing .

Miles O’Brien is a veteran independent journalist who focuses on science, technology and aerospace.

Rasheed Ogunlaru is a leading life coach, inspirational speaker and business/ corporate coach

Charlene Wheeless is a renowned communications visionary, author, and speaker with more than three decades of experience.

Alvin challenges his audience members to examine their current perceptions of themselves, other people and the world around them so they can then overcome the same obstacles that Alvin was…

Kim Bearden is the cofounder, executive director, and language arts teacher at the highly acclaimed Ron Clark Academy, an innovative middle school and educator-training facility in Atlanta. Over 85,000 educators…

Reginald Dwayne Betts is the founder of Freedom Reads, a first-of-its-kind organization working to radically transform.

Dr. Yvonne Darlene Cagle is an Aerospace Surgeon, entrepreneur and consulting professor..

Hall of Fame sportscaster Linda Cohn has served as a ESPN's SportsCenter anchor since joining ESPN in 1992.

Kid Cudi is a Brooklyn-based rapper from Cleveland whose debut single, "Day 'n' Nite," became an online favorite in 2008.