1. Dr. Lisa Delpit: A scholar and advocate for culturally responsive education, Dr. Delpit has written extensively on the educational experiences of students of color and the importance of empowering marginalized communities.
2. Dr. Pedro Noguera: A sociologist and professor, Dr. Noguera is a prominent speaker and writer on topics of educational equity, race, and social justice.
3. Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings: A professor of education, Dr. Ladson-Billings is known for her research on culturally responsive pedagogy and the role of education in promoting social justice.
4. Dr. Bettina Love: A professor of education and author, Dr. Love’s work focuses on the intersection of race, education, and social justice.
5. Dr. Angela Davis: An activist and scholar, Dr. Davis has long advocated for racial justice and has written extensively on the intersection of race, gender, and incarceration.
6. Dr. Kevin Kumashiro: A professor of education and author, Dr. Kumashiro’s work focuses on challenging oppressive educational practices and promoting equity and social justice.
7. Dr. Paulo Freire: A Brazilian educator and philosopher, Dr. Freire’s work on critical pedagogy has had a significant impact on educational thinking and practice.
8. Nikole Hannah-Jones: A journalist and activist, Hannah-Jones is best known for her work as the creator of the 1619 Project, which explores the history and legacy of slavery in the United States.
9. Dr. Cornel West: A philosopher and public intellectual, Dr. West has long been a champion of social justice and has written extensively on the intersections of race, class, and democracy.
10. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi: A historian and scholar, Dr. Kendi is the author of several influential books on racism and anti-racism, including How to Be an Antiracist and Stamped from the Beginning.
