Speakers

Melina Abdullah

Scholar and Cultural Voice on Power and Public Life

Amer F. Ahmed

Global Educator and Organizational Strategist

Erika Alexander

Actress, Producer, and Cultural Trailblazer

Qasim Basir

Award-winning Film Director and Writer

Jacqueline Battalora

Law Professor and Historian of Power and Identity

Michael Benitez Jr.

Leadership and Campus Culture Strategist

Patty Berne

Disability Justice Leader, Artist, and Activist

Kate Bornstein

Trailblazing Artist and Cultural Icon

Peter Bratt

Award-Winning Filmmaker and Cultural Storyteller

Natalie Bui

Creative Strategist and Visual Storyteller

Shakti Butler

Transformational Thinker on Inner Work, Social Insight, and Cultural Repair

Nolan Cabrera

Education Researcher + Strategic Thinker on Campus Culture

Park Cannon

Legislator and Changemaker on Power, Policy, and Public Voice

Catherine Ceniza Choy

Historian, Scholar and Author of Asian American Stories

Rosa Clemente

Scholar, Journalist, and Cultural Commentator

Dave "Davey D" Cook

Media Analyst, Radio Host, and Hip Hop Historian

Chris Crass

Facilitator and Educator on Leadership and Social Impact

Kimberlé Crenshaw

Renowned Legal Scholar and Public Thinker

Mary Kunmi Yu Danico

Public Scholar, Writer, and Expert on the Asian American Diaspora, Race, and Ethnicity

Kimberly Dark

Sociologist, Writer, and Illuminating Storyteller

Angela Davis

Renowned Scholar, Author, and Global Thought Leader

Fania Davis

Leading National Voice on Restorative Justice

Aya de Leon

Writer, Performer, and Cultural Futurist

D'Lo

Performer, Writer, and Comedic Storyteller on Identity, Healing, and Connection

Khalid el-Hakim

Civic Educator and Curator of Black History Mobile Museum

Avriel Epps

Ethical AI Researcher and Social Scientist

Noura Erakat

Human Rights Attorney, Author and Scholar

Stephanie Y. Evans

Educator and Researcher on Rest, Wellness, Identity, and Care

Aisha Fukushima

Educator, Singer and RAPtivist

Jesse Hagopian

Educator, Writer, and Organizer on Public Education and Student Voice

Lakota Harden

Native Leader, Storyteller, and Movement Elder

Marc Lamont Hill

Award-Winning Journalist and Leading Intellectual

Dolores Huerta

Legendary Labor Leader and Civil Rights Organizer

Ericka Huggins

Educator, Activist, and Wellness Practitioner

Intersectional Interventions

Consultants and Educators on Inclusive Strategy, Campus Culture, and Learning Environments

Deepa Iyer

Social Impact Strategist + Narrative Facilitator

Andrew Jolivétte

Writer, Educator, and Interdisciplinary Thinker

Justin Jones

Legislator and Public Leader on Courage, Conscience, and Civic Life

Marc Bamuthi Joseph

Poet, Performer, Educator, and Cultural Architect

Denea Joseph

Advocate and Storyteller on Migration, Visibility, and Voice

Brandon Kazen-Maddox

Artist and Access Innovator Merging ASL, Movement, and Storytelling

Adrienne Keene

Native Scholar, Writer, and Cultural Commentator

Keith Knight

Acclaimed Cartoonist, Educator, and Cultural Storyteller

Winona LaDuke

Indigenous Environmental Justice Organizer and Leader

Aurora Levins Morales

Feminist Writer, Disability Justice Advocate, and Visionary of Liberation

Talila "TL" Lewis

Community Lawyer, Educator & Organizer who connects Disability Justice to all Social Justice Movements

John Little

Native Scholar, Historian, and Filmmaker

Alex Locust

Disability Justice Educator, Community Builder and "Glamputee"

Peggy McIntosh

Scholar and Educator on Identity and Privilege

Jonathan Metzl

Psychiatrist, Author, and Public Scholar on Health, Policy, and American Culture

Kausar Mohammed

Actress, Comedian, and Cultural Storyteller

Pedro Noguera

National Education Leader and Scholar of Systems Transformation

Anthony Ocampo

Scholar and Storyteller on Education, Migration, and Identity

Olmeca

Indigenous/Chicano Multidisciplinary Artist, Activist, & Scholar

Mariah Parker

Linguist, Rapper, and Organizer on Power, Language, and Change

Stacey Patton

Journalist, Educator, and Cultural Commentator

David Pilgrim

Cultural Historian and Museum Educator

Megan Red Shirt-Shaw

Educator and Advocate for Native Visibility, Student Success, and Narrative Change

Laura Rendón

Education Theorist and Thought Leader on Student Success and Transformative Learning

Yosimar Reyes

Poet and Performer on Migration, Queerness, and Cultural Memory

Loretta Ross

Educator and Advocate on Human Rights, Reproductive Justice, and Public Dialogue

Sonia Sanchez

Renowned Poet, Writer, and Activist, and a Leading Figure in the Black Arts Movement

Linda Sarsour

Public Leader, Strategist, and Community Connector

Scott Turner Schofield

Award-Winning Transgender Diversity Educator, Activist and Actor

Amanda Seales

Multifaceted Comedian, Actress, Cultural Commentator, and Activist

SHIFT

Facilitators and Educators on Culture, Leadership, and Change

Aishah Shahidah Simmons

Antirape Activist, Black Feminist Lesbian Cultural Worker, and Writer

Adam A. Smith

Nationally-Recognized Education Expert and Advocate for Educational Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access

Jen Soriano

Writer and Strategist on Healing, Well-Being, and Narrative Power

Mohammed Soriano-Bilal

Educator and Creative Leader on Culture, Collaboration, and Institutional Change

Renee Tajima-Peña

Academy-Award Nominated Documentary Filmmaker and Scholar

Sonya Renee Taylor

Poet and Visionary on Self-Love, Body Wisdom, and Collective Care

Hugh Vasquez

Educator and Facilitator on Culture, Connection, and Organizational Growth

Rebecca Vilkomerson

Progressive Jewish leader and former Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace

Frank Waln

Award-Winning Music Artist and Educator Amplifying Indigenous Culture and Resilience

Cornel West

Leading Public Intellectual, Writer and Social Critic

Tim Wise

Author and Speaker on Perspective, Power, and Institutional Culture

Richard D. Wolff

Economist, Scholar, and Public Thinker

Helen Zia

Award-Winning Journalist and Scholar