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Tom Skinner (June 6, 1942 – June 17, 1994) was an African-American evangelist and author. While a gang member in his youth, he later became a motivational speaker and advocate for racial reconciliation and leadership development. He was also a chaplain for the Washington Redskins in the 1970s and 1980s.
Wayne Walter Dyer (May 10, 1940 – August 29, 2015) was an American self-help author and a motivational speaker.Dyer earned a Bachelor’s degree in History and Philosophy, a Master’s degree in Psychology and an Ed.D. in Guidance and Counseling at Wayne State University in 1970.
Umar Rashad Ibn Abdullah-Johnson (born Jermaine Shoemake; August 21, 1974), better known simply as Dr. Umar, is an American Black activist, [1] [2] psychologist, and motivational speaker. [3] Johnson has referred to himself as the "Prince of Pan-Africanism" and condemns interracial marriage and homosexuality. [4] [5] He has been described as a ...
Launched in 2013, Champions for Change is a Native youth leadership initiative designed to highlight positive stories of impact from Indian Country. Each year, CNAY selects five inspirational youth (ages 14-24) from across the country to serve as Champs, supporting their development through experience-based learning and tailored advocacy training.
Clyde Merton Warrior (1939–1968) was a Native American activist and leader, orator and one of the founders of the National Indian Youth Council.He participated in the March on Washington and the War on Poverty in the 1960s and was a charismatic speaker on Indian self-determination.
Todd Whitaker. Todd Whitaker is an American educator, writer, motivational speaker, educational consultant, and professor. A leading presenter in the field of education, Dr. Whitaker has published over 60 books on staff motivation, teacher leadership, technology, middle level practices, instructional improvement, and principal effectiveness, including the national best-seller, What Great ...
Elizabeth Murray (born September 23, 1980) is an American memoirist and inspirational speaker who is notable for having been accepted by Harvard University despite being homeless in her high school years. [1] [2] Her life story was chronicled in Lifetime's television film Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story (2003). [3]
Sean Clinch Stephenson (May 5, 1979 – August 28, 2019) was an American therapist, self-help author and motivational speaker. [1] Because he was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, Stephenson stood three feet tall, had fragile bones, and used a wheelchair. [2]