People

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Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
10-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, author, and visual artist. Often regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all-time, he has been a major figure in popular culture during a career spanning 60 years.

Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland
Member, Destiny's Child

Music

Kelly Rowland is a singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all-time. During the group's hiatus, she released her debut solo album, "Simply Deep" (2002).

Quavo
Quavo
Member, Migos

Music

Quavo is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the co-founder and current frontman of hip-hop/trap trio Migos. Quavo is related to his fellow Migos members, being Takeoff's uncle and Offset's cousin.

Tags: MigosGrammy Award NomineeHip-Hop

Aaliyah
Aaliyah
5-Time Grammy Award Nominee

Music

Aaliyah was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. She has been credited for helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop and hip-hop, earning her the nicknames the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop".

Tags: Grammy Award NomineeR&BPopActress

Rationale
Rationale
Recording Artist

Music

Rationale is a Zimbabwe-born British singer-songwriter, formerly known as Tinashé. He is known for his soulful R&B and indie pop style with electric influences. His alias Tinashé was known for his synthpop sound and his African influences.

Tags: ZimbabweAfricanR&BIndie Pop

Steven Curtis Chapman
Steven Curtis Chapman
5-Time Grammy Award Winner

Music

Steven Curtis Chapman is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist. As of 2014, he has sold more than 10 million albums and has 10 RIAA-certified Gold or Platinum albums.

Tags: Honorary Doctorate of MusicAnderson UniversityChristianDove Award WinnerCertified Platinum

Bob Saget
Bob Saget
Grammy Award Nominee and Actor

Television

Bob Saget was a comedian, actor, and television host. His acting roles included Danny Tanner on the sitcom "Full House" (1987–1995), its sequel "Fuller House" (2016–2020), and the voice of Ted Mosby on the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" (2005–2014).

Collections: In Requiem

Tags: ComedianABCAmerica's Funniest Home VideosTemple UniversityHow I Met Your Mother

Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier
Academy Award Winner and Grammy Award Winner

Film

Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian-American actor, film director, and ambassador. In 1964, he was the first African-American and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He also received two competitive Golden Globe Awards.

Collections: In Requiem · Black History Month

Tags: Diahann CarrollActorAmerican Negro TheaterAmbassadorBritish Academy of Film and Television Arts

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Zaylore Stout, Esq.
Author and Employment Law Attorney, Zaylore Stout & Associates

Legal

Zaylore Stout, Esq. is an employment law attorney. He is the author of "Our Gay History in 50 States", an LGBTQIA+ history book highlighting the most significant people, places, and "queer facts" on a state-by-state basis.

Tags: Minneapolis, MinnesotaAuthorLawHistorySignificant People

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Matt Skallerud
President, Pink Media

Business

Matt Skallerud is President at Pink Media. The company helps reach the LGBTQ+ community, using social media and strategic media placement. Current and past clients include American Airlines, Comcast, Mercedes-Benz, Southwest Airlines, and Wells Fargo.

Tags: AnalyticsSocial MediaCampaignsSponsorshipsLGBTQ+

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Tracy Rookard
Founder and Creator, The Naked Face

Fashion

Tracy Rookard is Founder and Creator at The Naked Face. The company is dedicated to creating products that use fresh, natural ingredients that you can pronounce. All of their products are designed with you in mind. You never have to wonder when you shop.

Tags: CreatorPurposeHand-MixedFounderIndividual Attention

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Christian John Wikane
Co-Producer, "Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane" and Contributing Editor, PopMatters

Journalism

Christian John Wikane has interviewed over 500 recording artists, including Paul McCartney, Donna Summer, Annie Lennox, Maurice White, Carly Simon, and Kenny Gamble. He is currently Co-Producer of "Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane".

Tags: MusicCasablanca RecordsJournalistJanelle MonáeKathy Sledge

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Tony Lindsay
Filmmaker

Film

Tony Lindsay is a producer and director, known for "Where Hearts Lie" (2016). The film features such notable actors as Clifton Powell ("Ray", "Rush Hour", "Next Friday"), Malik Yoba ("Empire", "Why Did I Get Married?"), and Taral Hicks ("A Bronx Tale").

Tags: Kingsmen FilmsWhere Hearts LieOcktober Film FestivalTaral HicksTrue Events

Weili Dai
Weili Dai
Co-Founder and Chairwoman, MeetKai

Technology

Weili Dai is a Chinese-born American businesswoman. She is the only female co-founder of a major semiconductor company. In 2015, she was listed as the 95th richest woman in the world by Forbes. Her estimated net worth is $1.6 billion, as of December 2021.

Tags: University of California, BerkeleyMeetKaiShanghai, ChinaArtificial intelligenceUniversity of California, Berkeley

Lily Chee
Lily Chee
Actress

Television

Lily Chee is an actress, model, and singer. She was discovered at age 10, and she has modeled for brands such as Marc Jacobs Fragrances, Calvin Klein, Dior, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. Acting credits include Young Elektra in Netflix' "Daredevil".

Tags: SingerNetflixMarc Jacobs FragrancesDaredevilModel

David Mazouz
David Mazouz
Teen Choice Award Nominee

Television

David Mazouz is an American actor. He is best known for his leading role as Bruce Wayne in FOX's Batman-prequel television drama "Gotham" (2014–2019). He started his acting career with several guest roles before joining the FOX series "Touch" (2012–2013).

Tags: Bruce WayneTeen Choice Award NomineeStanford UniversityThe DarknessYoung Artist Award Nominee

Melissa Gilbert
Melissa Gilbert
Emmy Award Nominee

Television

Melissa Gilbert is an actress, television director, producer, politician, and former president of the Screen Actors Guild. From 1974 to 1983, she starred as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the NBC series "Little House on the Prairie".

Tags: Laura Ingalls WilderProducerNBCEmmy Award NomineeChild Actor

Michel'le
Michel'le
Soul Train Award Nominee

Music

Michel'le is a R&B singer known for her songs from 1989 to the early 1990s. Her highest charting song is the top ten Hot 100 hit "No More Lies". Between 2013 and 2015, she was one of six members on the TV One reality show "R&B Divas: Los Angeles".

Tags: BiopicTV OneR&B Divas: Los AngelesRuthless RecordsPriority Records

CeCe Peniston
CeCe Peniston
Billboard Music Video Award Winner

Music

CeCe Peniston is a singer. In the early 1990s, she scored five number one hits on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play. Her signature song "Finally" reached the number 5 spot on the Hot 100 and number 2 in the United Kingdom Top 75.

Tags: Former Beauty QueenPhoenix CollegeBillboard Music Video Award WinnerASCAP Award WinnerSoul Train Music Award Nominee

Armor for Sleep
Armor for Sleep
Recording Group

Music

Armor for Sleep is an American rock band from New Jersey. Their current lineup consists of lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Ben Jorgensen, lead guitarist PJ DeCicco, bassist Anthony DiIonno, and drummer Nash Breen.

Tags: PJ DeCiccoBen JorgensenAnthony DiIonnoNash BreenThe Rain Museum

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Joey Amato
Publisher, Pride Journeys and Founder, Pride Wealth Club

Business

Joey Amato has honed his skill at developing powerful and effective PR campaigns. Those who have trusted Joey with their PR campaigns include international superstars, such as Dolly Parton, Cyndi Lauper, Kenny G, and Tanya Tucker.

Tags: PowerfulFine ArtsEntertainmentDolly PartonLGBTQIA+

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Zeke Cohen
City Council Member (1st District), City of Baltimore

Politics

In Maryland, Zeke Cohen has represented the 1st District on the Baltimore City Council since 2016. His belief that "community comes first" was inspired by his mother's stories of marching for Civil Rights during the Mississippi Freedom Summer.

Tags: Public SafetyElijah Cummings Healing City ActCommunity Comes FirstBaltimore, MarylandJohns Hopkins University

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Kristerfer Burnett
City Council Member (8th District), City of Baltimore

Politics

A lifelong Baltimorean, Kristerfer Burnett is passionate about making Baltimore, Maryland a more just city for all of us. He currently serves as a City Council Member at Baltimore City Council. He has dedicated his life to the people of Baltimore

Tags: Social JusticeBaltimore City CouncilEdmondson VillageBaltimore, MarylandLivable Wages

Elizabeth Eckford
Elizabeth Eckford
Civil Rights Activist, Little Rock Nine

Civil Rights

Elizabeth Eckford is one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at the previously all-white Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Collections: Black History Month · Women's History Month

Tags: Little Rock Central High SchoolNational Press Photographers AssociationArkansas National GuardPresident Dwight D. EisenhowerLittle Rock Nine

Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah, Duchess of York
United Kingdom

Royalty

Sarah, Duchess of York (born Sarah Ferguson) is a member of the British royal family. She is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, the younger brother of King Charles III. Her charity work revolves around helping cancer patients and children.

Tags: AuthorSarah's TrustPrince Andrew, Duke of YorkIn Search of the SpiritUnited Kingdom

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