Nicole Doyley

Nicole Doyley

Nicole Doyle Author, Podcast Host Nicole Doyley grew up in Brooklyn, New York, attended Dartmouth College, and worked in church ministry for almost 25 years. She has authored four books and published articles in numerous periodicals. Nicole hosts her own podcast...
Orlando Watson

Orlando Watson

Orlando Watson Cultural Strategist, Executive Leader, Narrative Architect    Orlando Watson is a nationally respected arts executive, cultural strategist, and creative consultant whose work sits at the intersection of artistic excellence, institutional growth,...
Kevin Powell

Kevin Powell

Kevin Powell Writer, Activist  Kevin Powell is one of the most celebrated political, cultural, literary, and hip-hop voices in America. He is a prolific writer and a GRAMMY-nominated poet; Kevin is a heavily sought-after public speaker who has lectured in all 50...
Damon Young

Damon Young

Damon Young Author Pittsburgh writer Damon Young’s debut memoir, What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir In Essays (Ecco/HarperCollins), won the Thurber Prize for American Humor and Barnes & Noble’s Discover Award. Damon is also a founder of...
Shay-Akil McLean

Shay-Akil McLean

Shay-Akil McLean Writer, Biologist  @Hood_Biologist Dr. McLean is a writer, educator, independent research scientist, public scholar and thought  leader studying the relationships between human biology, racism, and health inequities. Dr.  McLean is a trained...