Social Issues
Merri Dee
Merri Dee’s broadcasting career is legendary. She’s one of the few women who have enjoyed true staying power. For 37 years, Dee has held a number of high profile positions at WGN-TV, from newscaster, talk-show host, staff announcer and editorial spokesperson, before moving into the management ranks in her current position. She has also hosted countless parades, telethons and... Continue »
Marc H. Morial
Entrepreneur. Lawyer. Professor. Legislator. Mayor. President, U.S. Conference of Mayors. CEO of the National Urban League, the nation’s largest civil rights organization. In a distinguished professional career that has spanned 25 years, Marc Morial has performed all of these roles with excellence, and is one of the most accomplished servant-leaders in the nation.Entrepreneur. Lawyer. Professor. Legislator.... Continue »
Lilly Ledbetter
Lilly Ledbetter had a story to tell. In fact you have already heard it. They’ve been telling it in Congress, in the Supreme Court, in corporate boardrooms, in newspapers and on televisions across the nation. It has been said, at least one book or movie is being considered to retell her story. In 1979, Ledbetter took a job at the... Continue »
Judge Mathis
Judge Mathis is a national figure known for his advocacy campaigns for equal justice. His inspirational life story of a street youth who rose from jail to Judge has provided hope to millions who watch him on the award-winning television court show Judge Mathis each day. In addition, his weekly newspaper column brings social and political insight to readers... Continue »
Jamal Simmons
Jamal Simmons is a well known political analyst and frequent television commentator. He was seen regularly supporting Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination on CNN and MSNBC during the 2008 presidential primaries and caucuses. The night Obama won the Democratic nomination, CNN — with Simmons as part of the team — won the highest ratings among every cable and... Continue »
Garrard McClendon
Garrard McClendon is the host of Garrard McClendon Live! Garrard is also a professor, writer and diversity trainer. He is the author of “Ax or Ask?: The African American Guide to Better English” to help Blacks with school achievement. Garrard co-hosted the McClendon Report on The Talk of Garrard McClendon on Black English Dr. Ian Smith on Garrard McClendon... Continue »
Eric Morris
Eric Morris is a firm believer in the saying that there is always a diamond in the rough. His own story is a strong testament to that belief. He grew up in a church as the son if a pastor and minister, however living in the inner city of Chicago offered many challenges throughout his life. Eric began to... Continue »
Dr. Jeff Gardere
Dr. Jeff Gardere, better known as America’s Psychologist, is one of the most widely sought-after experts in the field of mental health. In addition to having a private practice in Manhattan, he has garnered a reputation as being a top motivational and keynote speaker, empowerment and media coach. Dr. Jeff Gardere in VH1′s Dad Camp Dad Camp: Man Enough... Continue »
