KIMBERLY MONROE, PH.D.Author www.kimberlyfmonroe.com Photo Download | Bio Download Kimberly F. Monroe, Ph.D. is a writer, cultural curator, and associate professor of Africana Studies based in Washington, DC. A native of South Louisiana, her work examines Black radical traditions, historical memory, and global liberation movements. Her recent writing has appeared in A Gathering Together Literary…
SHATAVIA THOMAS, DMFT, LMFTAuthor www.drshayspeaks.org Photo Download | Bio Download “Dr. Shay,” an Atlanta native, is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and provider of individual, couple, and family therapy, continuing education, and holistic wellness consulting (mindfulness meditation and beginner mat Pilates) through her private practice, Dr. Shay Speaks, LLC. In addition, she has…
LYNN BROWNAuthor www.literarylynn.com Photo Download | Bio Download Lynn is a storyteller shaped by place, memory, and the belief that narratives can open doors. For nearly twenty years, she has worked at the intersection of journalism, travel media, and cultural history, unearthing the stories that reveal who we are and how we move through the…
SHIVELY SMITH, PH.D.Author www.shivelysmith.com Photo Download | Bio Download With more than 25 years of distinguished experience in biblical studies and religion, Shively T. J. Smith stands at the forefront of her field as a respected scholar, accomplished author, and in-demand public educator. She is widely respected as a teacher and preacher across mainline and…
TRACI SAULSBERRYAuthor www.tracisaulsberry.com Photo Download | Bio Download Traci Saulsberry is a senior communications executive, leadership coach, and writer. At twenty-seven, she became one of the youngest Black executives at NBC, where she spent fourteen years shaping narratives at the highest levels of entertainment. She later built and led the communications team at Peacock, managing…
TERRA NEWELLAuthor www.terranewellsurvival.com Photo Download | Bio Download Terra Newell faced the notorious serial predator known as “Dirty” John Meehan head-on at only 25 years old. In a terrifying moment that changed her life, Terra fearlessly defended herself, setting in motion a journey that would not only shape her own path but also allow her…
ERICA SIMONE TURNIPSEEDAuthor ericasimoneturnipseed.com Photo Download | Bio Download Erica Simone Turnipseed is a multifaceted author who writes in several genres for both children and adults. She has published two adult novels, A Love Noire and Hunger (Amistad/HarperCollins), and a children’s picture book, Bigger Than Me (Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, Atheneum). Erica was also a collaborator…
CANDACE KELLEY, J.D.Author candacekelleytv.com Photo Download | Bio Download Candace is an Emmy-nominated reporter, commentator, host, producer, and law professor who has covered headlining news, legal, and pop-culture stories for more than two decades. She is widely respected for making the law accessible, teaching through real cases, plain language, and lived-experience analysis that helps audiences…
ALEX BOSTICAuthor Photo Download | Bio Download Alexander Bostic is a nationally recognized illustrator, painter, art professor, and author with nearly 50 years of experience, known for his contributions to children’s literature and the visual art world. His recent picture books include Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem and Small Shoes, Great Strides. Bostic’s vibrant…
PETER GROFFAuthor Photo Download | Bio Download Peter C. Groff is a nationally respected public servant with more than 35 years of experience in public leadership and policy. Over his career, Groff has held senior-level leadership positions at the local, state, and federal levels. His barrier-breaking career led to his induction into the Denver Public…
