Hear from speakers with perspective on great Black leaders and their activism.
Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent King: A Life, which was featured on Obama’s Reading List of 2023 and was hailed as a “monumental” new biography of Martin Luther King Jr. by the New York Times. Jonathan speaks compellingly on topics including the complexity of Martin Luther King Jr., the impact of sports on American history, and the spiritual journeys of Muhammad Ali and Martin Luther King Jr.
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Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs in her debut book, The Three Mothers, celebrates Black motherhood by telling the story of the three women who raised and shaped some of America’s most pivotal heroes. Anna’s talks uplift Black women’s contributions to life, art, and activism. She addresses how women of color more specifically are often disregarded in their telling of history and how we can continue to stand against erasure.