New Realities: Race, Social Justice & Community

Creating equitable organizations and businesses makes a major impact on teamwork, creativity, and employee wellbeing. HWA’s roster of social justice speakers includes globally renowned human rights activists, thought leaders, and experts across many fields who are uniquely positioned to offer vital insights about the challenges and opportunities of centering social justice and equity in your workplace.

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Judge Victoria Pratt

  • Internationally Recognized Criminal Justice Reformer, Municipal Court Chief Judge, and Author
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Tressie McMillan Cottom

  • Renowned Cultural Critic, Sociologist, NYT Opinion Columnist, Award-Winning Author of 'Thick' and 'Lower Ed', and MacArthur Fellow
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Michael 'Killer Mike' Render

  • Grammy Award-Winning Rapper, Entrepreneur, Activist, and Advocate
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Renee Montgomery

  • Co-Owner & Vice President of the Atlanta Dream, First WNBA Player to Become an Owner and Executive of a WNBA Team
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Fawn Weaver

  • CEO & Founder, Grant Sidney, Inc. & Uncle Nearest, Inc.; NYT Bestselling Author, 'Love & Whiskey,' 'The Argument-Free Marriage,' & More
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P.K. Subban

  • Former Two-Time All-Star NHL Defenseman, Entrepreneur and Founder of Peek Productions, and Philanthropist
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Akala

  • BAFTA and MOBO Award-Winning Hip-Hop Artist, Author, and Social Entrepreneur
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Robin DiAngelo

  • New York Times #1 Bestselling Author of 'White Fragility' and 'Nice Racism', and Educator on Race and Social Justice
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

  • Harvard University Director of African-American Research; Host, PBS's 'Finding Your Roots'; NYT Bestselling Author of 30+ Books, including 'Stony the Road' & 'The Black Church'
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James Blake

  • Legendary Tennis Player, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist
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Afua Hirsch

  • Award-Winning Writer, Broadcaster and Film Maker on Issues of Race and Equality
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Isha Sesay

  • Peabody Award-Winning Journalist, Entrepreneur, Author, and the First Female CEO of OkayMedia
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MJ Acosta-Ruiz

  • Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster, ESPN Network Host & Anchor, First-Ever Afro-Latina Reporter and Host for NFL Network
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Hasan Piker

  • Political Commentator, Journalist, Gamer and Twitch Streamer, Podcaster, and Activist
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Taylor Cassidy

  • Viral Content Creator on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
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Jacqueline Sanderlin

  • Acclaimed Educator and Leadership Guru, Author, Founder and CEO of the Why Not Incubator, and Advocate for Urban School Communities
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Qian Julie Wang

  • Civil Rights Litigator; Advocate for Marginalized Communities; NYT Bestselling Author of 'Beautiful Country'
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Gina Belafonte

  • Activist; Creator of Women's March; Producer: 'Sing Your Song,' 'A Survivor's Guide To Prison,' and 'The March'
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Amanda Gorman

  • First-Ever U.S.A. Youth Poet Laureate; #1 NYT Bestselling Author: 'Change Signs' & more
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Charles Blow

  • NYT Op-Ed Columnist & MSNBC Analyst; NYT Bestselling Author: 'Fire Shut Up in My Bones' & 'The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto'
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Stacey Abrams

  • Political and Nonprofit Leader, NYT Bestselling Author, & Serial Entrepreneur
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W. Kamau Bell

  • Sociopolitical Comedian, Host of CNN's 'United Shades', Podcaster, and NYT Bestselling Author
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Meek Mill

  • Grammy Award-Nominated Recording Artist, Entrepreneur, Criminal Justice Reform Advocate and Co-Chair of REFORM Alliance
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Michael Smith

  • Sports Journalist, Co-Host of Peacock's 'Brother From Another', and Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Inflection Point Entertainment
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Jemar Tisby

  • Historian of Race & Religion; Founder, The Witness, Inc; NYT Bestselling Author, 'How to Fight Racism' & 'The Color of Compromise'
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LaTosha Brown

  • Contributor to MSNBC, NYT, & More; Co-Founder, Black Voters Matter; Principle: TruthSpeaks Consulting, Inc.
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Yaba Blay

  • Viral Civil Rights Campaigner: 'Locs of Love,' '#PrettyPeriod,' '#ProfessionalBlackGirl'; Inspiration & Consulting Producer for CNN's 'Who is Black in America?'; Author: 'One Drop'
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Mike Muse

  • Music Executive, Politics and Pop Culture Expert, and Tech Founder
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Nolan Smith

  • Assistant Coach, University of Memphis; Fmr. Associate Head Coach, Duke University Men's Basketball; Member of the Teamworks Basketball Leadership Committee; Cancer Patient Advocate
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Richard Lapchick

  • Sportswriter; President, The Institute for Sport & Social Justice; Director, Institute for Diversity & Ethics in Sport
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Jarrett Harper

  • Criminal Justice and Foster Care Reform Advocate, and Inspiring Voice for Forgiveness and Hope
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Austin Channing Brown

  • Cultural Commentator; NYT Bestselling Author of 'I'm Still Here' on Black Dignity

James Brown

  • Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster and CBS News Special Correspondent, Ordained Minister, and Author

Brandon Wolf

  • Gun Safety and LGBTQ Civil Rights Activist, Press Secretary for Equality Florida, and Author

Daryl Davis

  • Musician, Author, Internationally Acclaimed Conflict Navigator, Compelling Unifier, and Klan Whisperer

Chad Sanders

  • Creator, Screenwriter, Author, and Entrepreneur

Hill Harper

  • Award-Winning Actor

Edgar Villanueva

  • Award-Winning Author, Activist, and Expert on the Intersection of Race, Power, and Wealth

Rachel Cargle

  • Public Academic, Author, Entrepreneur, Philanthropic Innovator and Founder of The Loveland Foundation

Elliot Williams

  • CNN Legal Analyst, Former Senior Justice Department Leader, and Federal Prosecutor