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Celebrate and Educate with these Inspiring Speakers for Black History Month
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MASAI UJIRI | Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors; Co-Founder of the Giants of Africa Foundation; Advocate for Young People, Social Justice, and Gender and Racial Equality
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Masai Ujiri is a charismatic and visionary leader credited with driving the Raptors to its most successful period in franchise history, including an NBA Championship. He has received numerous accolades for his executive leadership, and few speak as passionately and authoritatively about the strategy, teamwork development, and entrepreneurial mindset required to execute a turnaround the way Ujiri has done for several franchises as an executive, coach and player.
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VAN JONES | Political Contributor, CNN; Social Entrepreneur; President and Co-Founder of Dream Corps; NYT Bestselling Author; Former Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Enterprise, and the Obama Administration
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Van Jones’ honest and poignant social commentary has made him one of the most compelling and powerful public voices in America. A U.S. media personality, New York Times bestselling author, social entrepreneur, and world-class change maker, his reach transcends age, race, geography and political ideology.
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JENNA WORTHAM | Staff Writer for The New York Times Magazine; Co-Host of the Still Processing Podcast; Editor of Black Futures
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Journalist, author, podcaster, and cultural figure Jenna Wortham is a thought leader at the intersection of tech, culture, and identity, offering engaging and incisive analysis to spellbound audiences across mediums.
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GRANT WILLIAMS | Trailblazing NBA Player; Vice President of the National Basketball Players Association; Former Chess Champion
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Professional basketball player Grant Williams is a leader on and off the court, as two-time back-to-back SEC Player of the Year and Vice President of the National Basketball Players Association. He is recognized by fans of his college team as the greatest player in their history, and has been called “a true student of life and basketball” by the Boston Globe.
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AKALA | BAFTA and MOBO Award-Winning Hip-Hop Artist; Author; Social Entrepreneur
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Akala is an award-winning hip-hop artist, writer and social entrepreneur, and one of the most respected voices in the UK's racial equity and social justice movement.
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