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Henry H. Parker One of America's leading authorities in the field of teaching Standard English by means of contrastive analysis with Ebonics. Professor Parker has taught Standard English via Ebonics from the pre-school to the college level and is a frequent contributor to television, radio and newspaper on Ebonics issues. He is the author of a definitive text on the subject entitled, Teaching Minorities To Play The Corporate Language Game. Womanist View..
Andrew Hacker Diversity expert and author of Two Nations: Black and White, Separate, Hostile, Unequal.
Jon Haggins Motivational speaker who inspires people to get up and go, that anything is possible. My background includes fashion, travel, interior and food. I have been featured in and have written for numerous publications. I have also been a spokesperson for Procter and Gamble's Ultra Detergents. The Museum of the City of New York is presently exhibiting a retrospective of my fashion designs. And the Schomburg Library has acquired my fashion archive of photographs and editorials. I am the producer and host of GlobeTrotter Jon Haggins TV; a half-hour weekly travel show that's available in 2 million Time Warner subscriber homes in New York City and streamed over the Internet. In addition, I have contributed travel segments to NPR Radio. NPR has a listening audience of 25 million. GlobeTrotter Jon Haggins TV is a fun, informative and entertaining program that features destinations, foodies and guests from around the world. The main goal is to expand our audience horizon beyond their couch and allow them to discover many dreamy far away places where they can reach for the stars. I have written The African American Travel Guide, which is an informative book, that offers advise on where to get a passport, where to exchange money, security precautions, bartering in the markets and what to pack etc. I also share narratives of my travel experiences. In addition to my book, I have contributed short stories to Eric Copage's -Soul Food Book. I was an invited speaker at the Smithsonian Museum in DC and have appeared on numerous radio and TV shows such as: CNN-Daybreak, Joan Hamburg-WOR Radio, Sunday Classics with Hal Jackson WBLS Radio, Sean Cort-Breakfast Cort and the Bob Law show on WWRL Radio, Geraldo, Regis & Kathie Lee, Saturday Morning Tribune, Midday Live, Evening Magazine and The McCreary Report, just to name a few. And let me not forget that I was a voice for FOX-TV's public service announcement, "It's Ten PM. Do you know where your children are?" My fashions have graced seven Cosmopolitan Magazine covers and eighty-five inside pages. They have also appeared in Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Essence, New York Magazine, Town and Country, New York Times etc. Celebrities such as Diana Ross, Helen Gurley Brown, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Debbie Allen, Felicia Rashad, Racquel Welch, Diahann Carroll, Lynn Redgrave have worn my fashions. Cornel University honored me with a month long exhibition of my designs in the Johnson Museum. I have also designed costumes for several Off-Broadway shows and several Soap Operas and TV shows, such as: The Debbie Allen Special, As the World turns, One Life to Live, Love boat, Star Search and Good Day-New York. And special projects for Clairol, Matrix, Estee Lauder, Revlon, Seagram, Procter & Gamble and Chesebrough Ponds.
Alexander Haig One of the Most Decorated Military and Civilian Figures of Our Time Upon graduating from the U.S. Military Academy in 1947, Alexander M. Haig was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army, serving in Japan with the 1st Cavalry Division and on the staff of General Douglas MacArthur, in the Korean War with the X Corps and as aide to Lieutenant General Edward M. (Ned) Almond, and in Europe. He served in the Pentagon from 1962-1965 and in Vietnam in 1966-1967 as battalion and brigade commander, receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism. Among his many other military decorations are the Defense Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple heart, and decorations from Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, Morocco, France, Italy, Luxemburg, the Netherlands and Portugal. In January 1969, he became the Senior Military Advisor to the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, Dr. Henry Kissinger, and later became Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. In 1972, he was promoted to full General. During his four years in the White House, he served as the personal emissary of the President to negotiate the Vietnam ceasefire and the return of U.S. prisoners of war. He also coordinated President Nixon’s historic visit to China. General Haig was serving as Vice Chief of Staff of the Army when President Nixon named him White House Chief of Staff, at which point he retired after twenty-six years in the Army. In October 1974 at his request, President Ford recalled him to active duty as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. European. Two months later he was appointed Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, responsible for the integrated military forces of NATO. In 1979, he resigned his post and retired from the Army. He was elected president and COO of United Technologies Corporation, also serving on its board of directors. In January 1981, he was sworn in as the 59th U.S. Secretary of State. General Haig is currently chairman of his own advisory firm, Worldwide Associates, Inc., assisting corporations around the world in providing strategic advice on global, political, economic, commercial and security matters. He is host of the weekly television program, “World Business Review,” and is a member of the board of directors of Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, Inc, MGM Mirage, inc., Indevus Pharmaceuticals, inc., and the Chairman of the Board of DOR BioPharma, Inc. He was a founding Director of America Online, Inc. General Haig is the author of two books: Caveat: Realism, Reagan and Foreign Policy (1984), and his autobiography, Inner Circles: How America Changed the World – A Memoir (1992).
Shirley Taylor Haizlip Shirley Taylor Haizlip's best selling book The Sweeter the Juice: A Family Memoir in Black & White,is a provocative memoir that goes to the heart of our American identity. While searching for her mother's family, Blacks who passed for whites, she confronts the tensions of race and skin color.
Dr. Janice E. Hale Leading African American educator and founder of "Visions for Children", a research early childhood education program that is designied to facilitate the intellecutual development of Afro-American preschool children. She is the author of Black Children: Their Roots, Culture and Learning Styles; and Unbank the Fire: Vision for the Education of African American Children, which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Ebony magazine named Dr. Hale as one of the future leaders of America.
Hillel Halkin Author of the best selling book, Across the Sabbath River: In Search of a Lost Tribe of Israel and a regular contributor to Commentary and The New Republic..
Arsenio Hall Well known comedian, actor and television talk show host.
Micah Halpern Micah D. Halpern is currently the Israel columnist for America Online where his commentary, On Site Insights, is a regular feature. His essays are published in book form to herald the millennium entitled: On-Line with Israel at the Millennium: Insights Into Life and Religion. Halpern has also conducted a weekly radio program entitled This Week In History for Jerusalem Radio. He frequently contributes commentary and religious viewpoint for network television including CNN, ABC and The Learning Channel, TLC. He has been the historical advisor for PBS's four part series on Herod and is featured in The History Channel's special on Masada. A scholar of European and Jewish history, Rabbi Halpern is the founder and director of the Jerusalem Center for European Study, an educational organization dedicated to the teaching of European Jewish life, then and now.
Greg Halstead Greg is the first Real World roommate to be selected by viewers, who voted online for PretyBoy aka The Chosen One. With an unusual outlook on life he refers to people around him as peasants and calls women associates he is extremely competitive when it comes to sports and academics. Greg's attitude does not make him a favorite in The Real World house, especially since he plays pranks on his roommates. Although he studied criminal justice at the University of Florida, Greg moved to Hollywood with dreams of becoming a model.
Dr. Cris Haltom Dr. Haltom has treated many adolescents and adults with eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia), has trained mental health clinic staff in eating disorders treatment and is a guest lecturer on the topic of eating disorders at Cornell University. She also works with parents to help them cope with the emotional stresses of having eating disordered children.
Ken Hamblin Considered a new Black conservative, Ken Hamblin is a nationally syndicated talk show host whose daily program airs in 125 cities across the country. His newspaper column appears in The New York Times Syndicate and he publishes a newsletter entitled "Ken Hamblin Talks America." He is the author of Pick a Better Country: An Unassuming Colored Guy Speaks His Mind About America.
Joan Hamburg Broadcast journalist, consumer advocate and author, Joan Hamburg hosts "The Joan Hamburg Show" on WOR Radio, co-hosts "Weekend" with food critic Arthur Schwartz, and does regular features on "Rambling with Gambling", WOR's morning show. On these shows and in her books she covers such topics as medical news, shopping tips, consumer problems and other issues that affect our daily lives.
Dean Hamer A molecular biologist, Dean Hamer is also a populizer of science through his books and lectures. He is the co-author of The Science of Desire and Living With Our Genes. His work on the role of inheritance in human behavior has led to the discovery of generic links to sexual orientation and personality traits as well as health related behavior such as cigarette smoking.
Jane Hamilton Jane Hamilton is the author of The Book of Ruth, winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award for First Fiction, A Map of the World, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and named one of the top ten books of the year by Entertainment Weekly, Publishers Weekly, the Miami Herald, and People magazine; Disobedience; and The Short History of a Prince. She lives in Rochester, Wisconsin.
Marvin Hamlisch Marvin Hamlisch's life in music is notable for its great versatility as well as substance. Best known as a composer, Hamlisch has written major works for film, stage, recordings, and concert hall. As conductor, he has led the great orchestras of the world, and as a pianist and entertainer, he has performed both with ensembles and in solo capacity.
Mia Hamm Mia is widely recognized as the world's best all-around women's soccer player. In Atlanta at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games she proved it by leading her team to Team Gold in front of 80,000 screaming fans in Athens, Georgia. Never in history had so many spectators come out to watch a women's sporting event. The Games highlighted female athletes like no other time in modern history and Mia emerged as one of the Game's true examples for people of all ages who have a dream and go for it. The 1999 Women's World Cup, where the USA took home the championship in front of 40 million viewers in this country alone, sold over 650,000 tickets, including sellouts at Giants Stadium and the Rose Bowl. There is no stopping women's soccer and Mia's enormous impact, both on and off the field. Having played collegiately at UNC and leading her team to four consecutive NCAA championships, she inherited the nickname "Jordan" (after a basketball player at NC named Michael!) because of her athletic ability on the field and sportsmanship, determination and commitment off it. Her awards and accomplishments only tell part of the story of this remarkable athlete; she gives much of her precious free time to charitable causes and strives, in anything she does, to promote women's athletics, the sport of soccer, and a feeling of confidence and sense of purpose in young people (male or female). Mia was the youngest player ever to play for our National Team (age 15) and has been a member ever since (the team won the World Championships in 1991, Mia's second time on the team). Her records in appearances and goals, MVP awards and overall performance put her at the top of the sport as she looks forward to the 2004 Olympics (she has been US Soccer's Female Athlete of the year five consecutive years). As Phil Knight, Chairman of Nike says "I think we've had three athletes who just played at a level that added a new dimension to their games. That's been Michael Jordan, in basketball, and in some ways Mia Hamm in women's soccer and Tiger Woods in golf." In April of 1999, Nike named the largest building on its corporate campus after Mia. Having seen the enormous support her and her teammates received at the '96 and '00 Games, Mia became a founding member of the Women's United Soccer Association and led the Washington Freedom to the Founder's Cup. Poised, articulate and honest, Mia is a pioneer in her sport and a role model for athletes and fans alike who believe in equal opportunity, Title IX legislation, and the love of the game.
Suheir Hammad SUHEIR HAMMAD who hails from Brooklyn, has been called “a new voice with an authentic blend of language that’s her own, and music that belongs to the streets” (Elmaz Abinader, author of Children of the Roojme). Suheir’s appearance on the debut episode of HBO’s “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry” merited generous media praise. Her work has been published in numerous periodicals, including The Amsterdam News, Essence, STRESS Hip-Hop Magazine and the Middle East Report; in anthologies including New to North America (Burning Bush Press), Listen Up! (Ballantyne), The Space Between Our Footsteps (Simon & Schuster) and 33 Things Every Girl Should Know About Women’s History (Crown Publishers). Her books Born Palestinian, Born Black and Drops of This Story, both published by Harlem River Press, have received critical acclaim: “[Born Palestinian, Born Black] is about culture, conflict and consciousness… I was born Black and Suheir Hammad has taught me what it means to be a Palestinian… this book opens a door.” – E. Ethelbert Miller, Director, African American Resource Center, Howard University. Suheir’s poetry has been featured on the BBC World Service and National Public Radio. She has also appeared at universities and prisons throughout the United States.
Darrell Hammond Darrell Hammond as Repertory Player Now entering his eighth season on “Saturday Night Live,” Darrell Hammond is best known for the many impressions he has brought to the show. His impressions have been applauded by television critics and viewers alike for their uncanny accuracy and range. After playing President Bill Clinton for most of his time in office, Hammond has taken over playing practically the entire Bush Administration from Vice President Dick Cheney, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Attorney General John Ashcroft, Secretary of State Colin Powell and Homeland Security Chief Tom Ridge – sometimes in the same sketch. Hammond performed as Vice President Al Gore in a performance so telling that it was used as a reference in preparation for the 2000 Presidential debates. Other political highlights include Jesse Jackson and New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Hammond has also played media figures including Dan Rather, Ted Koppel, Geraldo Rivera, Sam Donaldson, Bob Costas, Tim Russert, Phil Donahue and Chris Matthews of MSNBC’s “Hardball” as well as celebrities (Sean Connery, Jay Leno, and Regis Philbin).
Eric Haney Founding member of Delta Force and an expert on terrorism and security issues, Eric Haney is the author of Inside Delta Force: The Story of America's Elite Counterterrorist Unit. Haney has protected princes, presidents and CEO's alike. He has negotiated with Latin American guerrillas for the safe return of hostages, rescued American children kidnapped around the world and provided security for international oil companies operating in the most dangerous regions on earth.
Quay Hanna Authentic is one of the best ways to describe Quay Hanna. When he began his career as a speaker, he didn't get paid for any engagements for the first 3 years. In fact, he would take time off from his construction job to visit the schools that were in need. He is truly dedicated to the cause of getting teenagers to respect one another, regardless of differences they may have. His interaction with students has been shown to effectively change attitudes of young people and the entire school environment. Not only do students begin to break through the labels they are given, but they also begin to look at others very differently. In 1993, Quay set out on a mission. After graduating from college with a B.A. in English, he left his small town of Strasburg, PA to see America. He hopped on a Greyhound bus and began traversing the country. Nine weeks, thirty-seven states, and twelve-thousand miles later, he got more than an incredible journey and hundreds of stories to tell. As he traveled he was forced to confront his own racist and prejudiced beliefs, causing him to realize that life had more to offer than his lifelong hatred of others. Upon his return to Strasburg, he had a new objective: to reach out to his subculture- rural, white America – and to challenge racist beliefs as his were challenged on the trip. Quay published a book about his life-changing experience entitled, Bus America: Revelation of a Redneck and began telling his story to audiences around the country in 1997. Nine years and hundreds of schools later, he is still entertaining and educating students on a daily basis. He is not your "bells-and-whistles" type of speaker. It is only a man in his t-shirt and jeans with a microphone. No multimedia. No magic tricks. No stand-up routine. Quay presents in a simple and honest way that has caused hundreds of thousands of students to take an introspective look at their lives. Quay's programs are extremely effective in schools that are looking to act in a proactive way towards student relations, or for schools that are currently struggling with racial and prejudicial issues. In addition to his assembly speaking, he also offers consultation to school officials and communities dealing with hatred and violence, along with private consultation for individuals or groups that are showing interest or are involved in hate-filled beliefs and activities. Rest assured, Quay's participation in your school will help put it on the path to reconciliation and peace.
Sean Hannity Co-Host of “Hannity & Colmes” (Fox News), host of "The Sean Hannity Show" (ABC Radio) Sean Hannity joined the FOX News Channel in September, 1996 as co-host of "Hannity & Colmes." He serves as the program's conservative counterpart to liberal Alan Colmes, and the show has now become the highest-viewed debate show on cable television. He also hosts "The Sean Hannity Show" three hours daily from his studios at ABC Radio Network. Syndicated on 430 stations nationwide, Sean's voice reaches 14 million listeners daily. In October, 2003 Sean received the Marconi Award (NAB) for "Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year." Four months later he was named "National Talk Host of the Year" at the Annual Radio & Records Talk Radio Seminar in Washington, D.C. Talkers Magazine has also named Sean "Talk Show Host of the Year" and one of the "Top 100 Talk Hosts in America." His most recent book, "Deliver Us From Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism," was released in February, 2004 and debuted at the #1 spot on New York Times bestseller list and maintained that position for five weeks. Sean is also the author of New York Times bestseller "Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty Over Liberalism," published in 2002.
Mark Victor Hansen A motivational speaker who holds a PHD in human behavior, Mark Victor Hansen is co-author of such best selling books as Chicken Soup For The Soul: 101 Stories To Open The Heart And Rekindle The Spirit and A Second Helping of Chicken Soup For The Soul.
Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz Noted Psychotherapist who is known for her groundbreaking work helping women lead more productive, balanced lives. Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz is the author of The Superwoman Syndrome and her new book, The Confident Women: Learn The Rules of the Game.
Husain Haqqani Specialization: Muslim Political Movements, International Journalism, South Central Asia, South-East Asia. Ambassador Haqqani has a wide range of experience as a journalist, diplomat, and advisor to three Pakistani Prime Ministers. He came to the U.S. in 2002 as a Visiting Scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC and an adjunct professor at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Ambassador Haqqani acquired traditional Islamic learning as well as a modern education in International Relations. His journalism career started with work as East Asian correspondent for Arabia -- The Islamic World Review during the turbulent years following the Iranian revolution. During this period he wrote extensively on Muslims in China and East Asia and Islamic political movements. Later, as Pakistan and Afghanistan correspondent for the Far EAstern Economic Review, he covered the war in Afghanistan and acquired a deep understanding of militant Islamist Jihadi groups. Ambassador Haqqani also has a distinguished career in government. He served as an advisor to Pakistani Prime Ministers Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi, Nawaz Sharif, and Benazir Bhutto. From 1992 to 1993 he was Pakistan's ambassador to Sri Lanka. He has contributed to numerous international publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, Foreign Policy, and The Financial Times. He regularly comments on Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Islamic politics and extremism on BBC, C-Span, CNN, NBC, Fox News, and ABC. He has also written and spoken extensively on U.S. relations with the Muslim world. Recent publications include: America's New Alliance with Pakistan: Avoiding the Traps of the Past (Policy Brief); "The Gospel of Jihad" (Foreign Policy); "Islam's Medieval Outposts" (Foreign Policy); "The American Mongols" (Foreign Policy); "Islam's Weakened Moderates" (Foreign Policy); "Political Islam Beyond the Middle East: Pakistan and Afghanistan" (in Political Islam: Challenges for U.S. Policy). He has also contributed chapters to several books. His book, Pakistan Between Mosque and Military, was published early in 2005.
Nathan Hare Eminent sociologist, and psychotherapist, Nathan Hare was the first coordinator of a Black Studies program in the U.S. and the founding publisher of The Black Scholar. Nathan Hare is the editor and publisher of the magazine, Black Male/Female Relationships and is the author of The Black Anglo Saxons.
Julia Hare Co-director of “The Black Think Tank” in San Francisco, Julia Hare is an educator, author and lecturer. Dr. Hare is the co-author of The Endangered Black Family; Bringing the Black Boy to Manhood; Crisis in Black Sexual Politics; and the journal, Black Male-Female Relationships. Topics: Male-Female Relationships; Domestic Violence (Managing Stress in the Black Family); The Successful Black Woman; The Endangered Black Male; Alcohol, Drugs and the Black Family; The Black Child and Cultural Learning Styles.
Suzan Shown Harjo Suzan Shown Harjo is a poet, writer, lecturer, curator and policy advocate, who has been involved in the recovery of more than one million acres of land and numerous Native American sacred places. She also is a columnist for Indian Country Today, and received the Native American Journalists Association’s 2004 First Place Award for Best Column Writing. During the last 30 years, she was involved in the development of key federal Indian law, including the 1996 Executive Order on Indian Sacred Sites; 1990 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; 1989 National Museum of the American Indian Act; and 1978 American Indian Religious Freedom Act. Harjo also is president and executive director of The Morning Star Institute, a national Native rights organization founded in 1984 for Native Peoples’ traditional and cultural advocacy, arts promotion and research. A leader in cultural property protection and stereotype busting, Morning Star sponsors the Just Good Sports project, organized the first National Day of Prayer to Protect Native American Sacred Places (2003) and coordinated The 1992 Alliance (1990-1993). Harjo was one of seven Native Americans who filed the Morning Star-sponsored lawsuit, Harjo et al v. Pro Football, Inc., challenging the name of Washington’s professional football team, before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Board in 1992. Harjo’s essay on the case, “Fighting Name-Calling: Challenging ‘Redskins’ in Court,” is published in Team Spirits: The Native American Mascots Controversy (University of Nebraska Press, 2001). Founding Co-Chair of The Howard Simons Fund for American Indian Journalists, she was news director of the American Indian Press Association and drama and literature director and “Seeing Red” producer for WBAI-FM Radio in New York City. Her essay, “Redskins, Savages and Other Indian Enemies: An Historical Overview of American Indian Media Coverage of Native Peoples,” is in Images of Color: Images of Crime (Roxbury, 1998 and 2001). The School of American Research’s 2004 Dobkin Artist Fellow, Harjo also was a SAR Summer Scholar for 2004. Executive director of the National Congress of American Indians from 1984-1989, she also was special assistant for Indian legislation and liaison in the Carter Administration and principal author of the 1979 President’s Report to Congress on American Indian Religious Freedom.
Valerie Harper Well known actress and social activist.
Hill Harper Despite his many accolades and awards, or maybe because of them, Hill Harper made a commitment to work in service of our youth. To pass along the lessons he learned and provide a foundation for young brothers and sisters to use as a launching pad to success. Hill knew early on that education is the key to unlock potential and open doors. He pursued his education with a passion and determination that resulted in him graduating Magna Cum Laude from Brown University. But not satisfied with that success, he went on to earn graduate degrees in Law and Public Administration from Harvard University.After achieving his goals in higher education, Hill began to pursue his career in acting with the same dedication and discipline he exhibited in the classroom. His hard work paid off as he is now seen in the hit CBS drama, CSI:NY. His appearance on the show has earned him two NAACP Image Awards. Prior to his current series Hill appeared in the CBS series' City of Angels and The Handler and he made numerous guest starring appearances in top shows such as Soul Food, The Sopranos, ER, NYPD Blue, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Of course, Hill is also an accomplished and acclaimed film actor he recently starred in the HBO movie, Lackawanna Blues and received critical acclaim for his performance in the independent film, The Visit. Again, Hill's film credits are numerous and include appearances in In Too Deep, Beloved, He Got Game, Get On The Bus, Zooman, and One Red Rose [which he co-wrote for Showtime.]He has been awarded an additional three NAACP Image awards for his literary accomplishments Outstanding Literary Work: Youth/Teens (2007, 2008) and Outstanding Literary Work: Debut Author (2007). Hill has authored his first book for adults: The Conversation: How Black Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships; it has also been recognized as a New York Times Bestseller. Also Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny, published in 2008 and "The Conversation", published in 2009.
Tamika Harper TAMIKA HARPER also known as GEORGIA ME was born under the sign of Sagittarius in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has rocked the stages of almost every club in Atlanta. She is a frequent morning radio guest and in addition to winning many talent competitions, she has been an undeniable force on the SLAM circuit. She was captain of the fabulous Moore Epics Slam Team, which won the grand prize at the Nuyorican Café in New York and represented Atlanta in Seattle, Washington at the National Slam Competition. In fall of 2001, Georgia Me realized one of her dreams of performing for her idol, Nikki Giovanni. She was cast in the first season of HBO's "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry." Georgia's first spoken word album "Seeds from da S.W.A.T.Z. (Southern Woman Achieving Total Zen) is upcoming.
Bob Harper Bob Harper has skyrocketed from being one of the most in-demand fitness specialists in the Los Angeles area to becoming one of the most recognized and popular lifestyle personalities in the world. Now entering his fourth year as one of the fitness trainers on NBC's worldwide hit "The Biggest Loser," Harper has become one of the most credible and sought-after motivational experts on television and DVD, in books and in personal appearances. In addition to his leadership on "The Biggest Loser," Harper has made appearances on such shows as "Larry King Live," "CNN Live," "Extra," "Access Hollywood," "Entertainment Tonight" and "Inside Edition." He has also been featured in magazines such as Oprah Magazine, US Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, TV Guide, In Touch and Star. Harper's optimistic outlook, practical advice and gregarious demeanor have earned him fans and followers all over the country. Harper has spent more than a decade in Los Angeles developing his trademark brand of fitness and nutritional integration that leads to lasting lifestyle transformations, and in so doing, he has cultivated a devoted following of clients. Harper's approach is founded upon knowing that quick-fix fitness does not lead to continuing and meaningful changes. Harper adopts an "inside-out" philosophy in which he builds a relationship with each client. First he motivates them to realize their potential and their sense of self-worth. Then he helps them to develop habits -- and ways of thinking and acting -- which enrich and uplift them physically, emotionally and spiritually. His comprehensive approach has led to countless success stories, from top-name celebrities whom he has privately trained to those who discovered Harper as a group instructor. For years, Harper has been a premiere group fitness instructor across the nation, and he's now known around the world. He has trained hundreds at a time in stadiums in the Far East and has been an instructor to trainers themselves, who have absorbed and replicated Harper's energetic and transformative methods with their own clients. Harper is certified with the American Fitness Training of Athletics and with Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.
Ben Harper Combining shuddering, groove-laden funky soul and folky, handcrafted acoustics, singer/songwriter Ben Harper cultivated a cult following during the course of the '90s that gained full fruition toward the end of the decade. Harper combined elements of classic singer/songwriters, blues revivalists, Jimi Hendrix, and '90s jam bands like Blues Traveler, Hootie & the Blowfish, and Phish, which meant that he was embraced by critics and college kids alike. Though he never had a hit album, his body of work sold consistently and he toured constantly, building a solid, dedicated fan base. A native of California, Harper grew up listening to blues, folk, soul, R&B, and reggae. As a child, he started playing guitar, and began to perform regularly as a preteen. During his adolescence, he began playing acoustic slide guitar, which would eventually become his signature instrument. After steady gigging in the Los Angeles area, Harper scored a deal with Virgin Records in 1992. He released his debut album, Welcome to the Cruel World, two years later to positive reviews. Released in 1995, the politically-heavy Fight for Your Mind made for a strong sophomore effort, an obvious growth in musical experimentation and individual declamation. Harper's third album, 1997's The Will to Live, pushed his blues-oriented alternative folk into the middle mainstream, becoming a mainstay at college radio and making inroads at adult alternative radio. Recorded over two years of touring in support of Fight for Your Mind, The Will to Live introduced the Innocent Criminals, Harper's supporting band. The Innocent Criminals -- who are bassist Juan Nelson, drummer Dean Butterworth, and percussionist David Leach -- solidified Harper's musical rhythms and emotional diversity. Aside from working on his own material, Ben Harper has built a strong rapport with other artists, playing guest spots on records by Beth Orton, John Lee Hooker, and Government Mule. He played 1997's and 1999's Tibetan Freedom Concerts, and opened for R.E.M., Radiohead, Metallica, Pearl Jam, and the Fugees. Harper's career gained momentum throughout 1998-1999. His most successful album thus far, 1999's Burn to Shine blended Harper's fondness of '20s jazz compositions and urban beatboxing, resulting in a clever and passionate collection of songs. "Steal My Kisses" and "Suzie Blue" were radio favorites, landing him two headlining world tours and an opening spot on the Dave Matthews Band's summer trek of 2000. In spring 2001, Harper issued Live from Mars, a double disc of live electric and acoustic material spanning the previous year's tour and including covers of material by Led Zeppelin, the Verve, and Marvin Gaye. When it came to recording his fifth studio effort, Harper went back to his drawing board of life's pleasure and pain. He'd circled the world countless times and naturally, he brashly sang about it on the worldbeat-inspired Diamonds On the Inside, which appeared in March 2003. After a European tour withthe Blind Boys of Alabama in 2004, the two acts entered the studio together and laid down ten tracks in two different sessions at Capitol Records basement stuidios. The resulting collaborative album issued under both names, There WIl Be a Light, was released in September of 2004.
Dr. Marilyn J. Harran Prominent historian and co-author of the best selling book, The Holocaust Chronicles: A History in Words and Pictures. Dr. Harran is the founding Director of the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education at Chapman University in Orange, California, and the Stern Chair in Holocaust Education. She holds appointments as Professor of Religious Studies and Professor of History. Dr. Harran has been a Visiting Scholar at the Hoover Institution for War, Peace and Justice at Stanford University and an Associate of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Reference Guide to Holocaust Literature. Dr. Harran holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Stanford University.
Keith Harrell Popular author and motivational speaker, Keith Harrell is a dynamic life coach who specializes in changing behavior through a positive attitude. His latest book is Attitude Is Everything: Ten Life Changing Steps to Turning Attitude Into Action.
Jean Harris Advocate of prison reform, education and women’s rights.
Leslie Harris One of today's youngest and hottest filmmakers, Leslie Harris made her directorial debut with the critically acclaimed movie, "Just Another Girl on the IRT."
Barbara C. Harris First woman to be consecrated as an Episcopal Bishop, Rev. Harris is an outspoken advocate of racial and sexual equality.
Kitty Carlisle Hart Actress, civic leader and chairwoman of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Mary Hart Mary Hart is a dazzler. As the television co-host of “Entertainment Tonight,” she has jetted through the skies with the Blue Angels, thrilled audiences with her daredevil highwire and skating acts and sung the National Anthem at L.A. Dodger baseball games. “TV's sweetheart,” she shares her down-to-earth views on how to have it all in an entertaining and motivational talk.
Kevin Hart What do people usually say about Kevin Hart? Well aside from the fact that he can remember about as much as a rock, he is quickly becoming one of the hottest comics and actors hitting the Hollywood scene. While touring the college circuit, Kevin is always busy juggling his stand-up, acting and writing skills for both his new TV series as well as his comedy routine. From everyday stories about relationships to being trapped on a mountain in a blizzard in Colorado, Kevin's ability to relate his hilarious antics captivate his audiences and leave people rolling in the aisles. After successfully reaching his goal of making a name for himself in comedy clubs and on college campuses (although no one is sure how, considering he's only 5'4"), Kevin has started to make waves on both TV and the big screen.
Mariette Hartley Emmy Award winning actress, Mariette Hartley has established herself as an enduring star on stage, in five television series, countless television movies, and more than a dozen feature films. One of the top motivation speakers in the country, Mariette is a national spokesperson for combating mental illness and is active in handgun control, drug and alcohol abuse, and in strengthening family value.
Steve Harvey One of the busiest and most talented comedians working in Hollywood today, Steve Harvey, is the star of his own television series, The Steve Harvey Show and former host of the television program, Showtime at the Apollo.
Dennis Haskins For over a decade when your students were kids, they awoke to Saved By The Bell on NBC’s #1 rated Saturday morning line-up. Eventually syndicated on TBS and in over 87 countries around the world, the times and troubles of Zack, Kelly, Slater, Lisa, Jessie, Screech, and of course, Mr. Belding, captivated your students. Mr. Belding was the voice of calm and wisdom, as well as humor to them growing up. He was the principal they always wanted. Today actor & story teller Dennis Haskins brings the world of “Saved By The Bell” back to them through “Mr. Belding on Campus” with entertaining stories about “…Bell” and meaningful leadership and motivational messages based on Dennis’ career pursuit. With an acting career that spans 4 decades and a business resume that also includes programming on college campuses and music promotion and management, Dennis understands what it takes to deliver an entertaining and inspiring evening to students. Because it’s their beloved Mr. Belding, students line up in droves before to see the show, and after to get autographs. In addition to SBTB stories, Dennis shares the hard knocks of pursuing a dream and motivates students to get involved and take chances while in school. His program is multi-dimensional, multi-media, interactive, fun and inspiring, and guaranteed to fill any facility. As one of the most recognizable figures from their childhood television days (AOL voted Mr. Belding as the #1 principal on TV!), Mr. Belding makes an impact on the students at your campus. They listen to him. While many will recognize him as this prominent Saturday morning figure, Dennis Haskins has much more to offer as a live speaker to America’s college campuses. Mr. Belding having been the moral compass for Zack, Kelly, Slater and the crew, gives your students the opportunity to receive some real world advice and experience and from Mr. Belding’s real world counterpart, Dennis Haskins
Judge Glenda Hatchett Judge Hatchett is a nationally-syndicated television program produced and distributed by Sony Pictures Television. It stars the Honorable Glenda Hatchett and is modeled after "judge shows" such as The People's Court and Judge Judy. In addition to dealing with traditional small-claims lawsuits (with a plaintiff, a defendant, and monetary awards sought), she also handles DNA Paternity Tests and Out of Control Teens. Judge Hatchett is criticised by some for being overly harsh to younger defendants, especially minors in her "Out of Control Teens" situations. Her fans, however, interpret her seemingly harsh demeanor as "tough love" and proof that she cares about them and wants to set them on the right path. Judge hatchett's program is featured on the news station Fox 5 at 3 P.M. through 4 P.M., after the hour-long Judge Alex and preceded by another hour-long Fox 5 News At 5 program. It features real cases in a variety of different kinds of civil cases, from unprotected sex and pregnancy at a young age to fights at an older age, as well as rich cases of harassment and classic civil lawsuits.
Tony Hawk Even though he has been retired from competition since 1999, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is one of extreme sports most recognizable and celebrated athletes in the world. Tony Hawk was nine years old when his brother changed his life by giving him his first skateboard. By twelve, Tony had national sponsors, by 14 he had turned pro, and by age 16 Tony Hawk was the best skateboarder in the world. Hawk went on to win over 80 competitions, by far the best record in skateboardings history. Tonys career wasnt stress free, though. As the popularity of the sport rose and fell he felt the effects firsthand, and he strongly considered switching to a career other than the sport he loved. Ultimately his unrelenting passion was contagious skateboarding rose to prominence again, with Tony front and center. He remains the uncontested innovator and role model, still performing demonstrations several times a year. Tony has appeared in commercials and campaigns for Got Milk, GAP, Mountain Dew, Coca-Cola, AT&T and Gatorade. His autobiography, HAWK Occupation: Skateboarder was a New York Times bestseller. The Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game series from Activision has become one of the best selling video game franchises of all time. He created Tony Hawk's Gigantic Skatepark Tour for ESPN, which is second only to the X Games in viewership. In 2002 he launched the Boom Boom Huckjam, a 30-city arena tour featuring skateboarders, BMX bike riders and Motocross riders as well as top punk and hip hop acts. He also has also has his own pro model shoe through Adio and developed Hawk Clothing, a kids skate clothing line. With the creation of the Tony Hawk Foundation, Hawk also has made an effort to give something back to the sport that has given him so much. Designed to promote and help finance public skateparks in low-income areas, the foundation has distributed more than $1,000,000 to non-profit groups building skateparks throughout the U.S. Tony is a proud and actively involved parent to his three sons, Riley, Spencer and Keegan.
Edwin Hawkins Multi-talented, multi-Grammy Award winner who recorded the biggest Gospel hit record of all time , 'O' Happy Day.
Tremaine Hawkins Grammy award winner for Best Traditional Gospel Record "Live!" and Famous for her recording "The Joy that Floods My Soul," Tremaine, her band and singers provide an inspiring, unforgettable evening.
Roy Hawthorne Navajo code talker and World War II Marine veteran, Roy Hawthorne passed battle orders and maneuvers between himself and other Navajos like "whispers in the wind" in the war's Pacific Theater. The code, created from the Dine language, the Navajo native tongue, was never broken nor was it revealed until 1968, when the military declassified the secret. In 2001, Hawthorne received the congressional silver medal for his role in World War II and with the release of the movie, Windtalkers, Roy Hawthorne is now free to tell the story of Native American contributions to winning the war.
Isaac Hayes Well known singer, composer and actor, Isaac Hayes is also a tireless champion of human rights. He is currently the international spokesman for the World Literacy Crusade in which he encourages people to work and/or stay in school.
Spencer Haywood Olympic gold medal winner in basketball and an NBA superstar, Spencer Haywood retired from pro basketball intent on kicking his cocaine habit. After rehabilitation, he rebuilt his life and is now the president of a company which renovates Detroit's inner city housing for low-income families. A respected community leader, and a sought after motivational speaker, Haywood also devotes much of his time to lecturing on the perils of drugs. He tells a story of hope and triumph in his book, Spencer Haywood: The Rise, The Fall, The Recovery.
Bernadine Healy, Physician, medical school dean and former Director of the National Institute of Health.
Joan Hecht Imagine youre a young boy maybe as young as three or four separated from your family by civil war, traversing deserts and mountains with little food or water, no medical care, and no protection from wild animals. Imagine watching hundreds of boys perish around you from hunger, disease, or attacks by enemy soldiers and wild animals. To most of us, it is unimaginable, but this was reality for The Lost Boys of Sudan, thousands of young boys who were separated from their families and forced to walk approximately 1,000 miles to reach safe refuge from war and certain death. For the first time, The Journey of the Lost Boys offers readers a chronological timeline of the epic journey taken by these children, beginning in their rural villages of Southern Sudan and ending with their arrival as young men to the United States. Narrated through the voice of Joan Hecht, one of their American mentors, whom they lovingly call mom or Mama Joan; The Journey of the Lost Boys is a compelling story of courage, faith and the sheer determination to survive by a group of young orphaned boys. Because of Ms. Hechts personal relationship with them, she is able to portray their story in a way that most famous reporters and authors cannot. Each page, says Ms. Hecht, is written from the depths of my heart and filled with my love and admiration for these young men whom many call the Lost Boys of Sudan, but whom I proudly call my sons. In addition to Ms. Hechts extensive research of the political and historical events surrounding this long lasting civil war, are the heart rending personal stories of the boys themselves. It is a story like no other story Ive ever heard, says Ms Hecht. I only hope that I have given it the respect and recognition it deserves.
Jon Heder Jon Heder stars as the title character in Napoleon Dynamite, which is probably the best film ever. Already a cult classic, Napoleon Dynamite includes some of the most unforgettable characters ever created. The film is about Napoleon Dynamite, a tall, gawky high school student, who lives in Idaho with his eccentric family, and is one of the most unforgettable film characters ever created. Napoleon's quest to help his friend Pedro win Student Body President demonstrates the magic and unique skills inherent in everyone, even those society deems "uncool." Through being true to his own personality, Napoleon is able to realize his dreams.
Robert Heilbroner Noted economist and social analyst.
Henry J. Heimlich, MD Famous medical researcher, surgeon and developer of the “Heimlich Maneuver.”
Doug Heir On Father's Day 1978, Doug Heir, a six foot-four college athlete, never dreamed that his life would come to a traumatic halt. After hearing screams of help from a drowning child, Heir, while lifeguarding, attempted to make a rescue and broke his neck in the process, rendering him paralyzed at Cervical Level 6. In a matter of seconds, Doug Heir's life and future dreams were shattered. It was later discovered the boy drowning was only playing a joke. Although devastated, Heir's life did not end there, for the challenge had just begun. With the help of God, Doug's family, rehabilitation, HEALTHSOUTH, hard work, and a vision of hope and determination, Doug Heir has inspired millions of people worldwide and has become one of the world's most successful individuals. Doug Heir spends a great amount of time traveling throughout the world speaking on hope, motivation, personal development,and business and legal issues. Doug Heir is recognized as one of the "World's Greatest Motivational and Inspirational Speakers." In addition to speaking throughout the world, Heir is a successful attorney, helping severely injured individuals and their families. Doug Heir has co-authored a book on trial techniques and has written three other books. Heir is a former syndicated writer and Associate Legal Editor of the National Trial Lawyer. Heir has been inducted into "Who's Who in American Law", "Who's Who in Practicing Attorneys", and "Who's Who in the World". Doug Heir has served as a United States Delegate helping countries throughout the world, improve their conditions and laws. Doug heir is the President of The American Liability Reduction Company, which is committed to reducing accidents worldwide. In the world of sports, Doug Heir has earned the title numerous times in his Division (I-B) as "The World's Greatest Wheelchair Athlete", and as "The World's Strongest Wheelchair Athlete" (1-B Div). Heir has been a 44- time National Champion, a 21-time World Champion, and an 11-time Olympic/Paralympic Champion. Heir has been the National, World, and Olympic Champion and record holder for over 14 years, and Doug Heir has won over 220 Gold Medals. Heir has won more Gold Medals than any man on earth. Before Doug Heir retires from sports, he will have won over 300 Gold Medals. Doug Heir has competed in the past 4 Olympic/Paralympic World Championships including 1984, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea, 1992 in Barcelona, Spain, and in 1996 in Atlanta. At the 1996 Olympics, Heir shattered 2 World Records and 3 Olympic Records, winning a triple medal victory and earning the most medals for the United States Men's Field Team. Doug Heir will continue to represent America at the World Championships and the Olympics/Paralympics in Sydney, Australia in the Year 2000. Among Doug Heir's successes, CBS-TV acclaimed him as "The World's Most Accomplished and Diversified Athlete". Heir has one of the highest and rarest honors in the sporting world, as the featured cover athlete on millions of boxes of WHEATIES Cereal, "The Breakfast of Champions", joining history's greatest sport legends. The Associated Press titled Doug Heir as "America's Most Visible Wheelchair Athlete". The International Jaycees selected Heir as "The Outstanding Young Person of the World". From a selection of tens of millions of graduates, Doug Heir was selected as "America's Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" by the Presidents of America's State Colleges and Universities. Heir is a member of the HEALTHSOUTH Sports Medicine Council, joining 16 of the greatest athletes in professional sports helping children throughout America. Doug Heir has received two honorary doctorates - a Doctorate in Law and a Doctorate in Humanities. Doug Heir has been honored by Presidents, world leaders, the United Nations, Fortune 500 Companies and a wide variety of businesses, associations, civic groups, academia, governments, and foreign countries. Doug Heir stars in a televised rock video, and a two-hour movie is being planned about his life story. Heir is committed to helping others capture their dreams, be the best they can be, and wake their sleeping giant of greatness. Doug Heir exemplifies the words strength, courage, and determination, and he renews the sense of hope, pride, enthusiasm, and dignity to everyone he meets. Doug Heir is a true living hero and a great champion of life to millions of people throughout the world.
Ed Helms Ed Helms was born and raised in Atlanta. After attending Oberlin College in scenic Ohio, he headed for New York City to pursue comedy. For years, Helms worked in the comedy trenches as a stand-up comedian which led to regular spots at NYC's top comedy clubs. His television credits include Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, numerous national voice-overs and a 2002 Super Bowl Budweiser commercial appearing opposite Dale Earnhardt, Jr. In the world of acting, Helms has written and performed sketch comedy with numerous groups over the years and studied improvisation with "The Upright Citizens Brigade." Helms can still be seen regularly performing at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York City. Ed recently wrapped a four year stint as senior correspondent on the Emmy-Award winning The Daily Show with John Stewart. Ed has also written a feature film for Paramount Pictures. Ed can now be seen as a recurring character on NBC’s The Office, and will be seen in the DreamWorks feature film Evan Almighty opposite Steve Carrell.
Bill Hemmer Bill Hemmer is a journalist who spent ten years at CNN before moving to the Fox News Channel in August 2005. Before Hemmer left CNN in June 2005, he and Soledad O'Brien were the anchors on American Morning, CNN's flagship morning news program. Hemmer started with this program in 2002. While at CNN, Hemmer also anchored CNN Tonight, CNN Early Edition as well as CNN Morning News/CNN Live Today. Hemmer was scheduled to debut on Fox News on Monday, August 29, 2005, but started a day early to assist with the cable network's coverage of Hurricane Katrina. He is currently hosting the 12:00 p.m. ET edition of Fox News Live weekdays.
Thomas Henderson A former Dallas Cowboy football star who played in three Super Bowls, Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson was the first professional football player to admit that he was a drug addict, a problem that plagued him for ten years. Having served a four year jail sentence, Henderson, now a recovered alcoholic and free of drugs, is a motivational speaker and lectures on the hazards of chemical dependency.
Florence Henderson Popular actress and entertainer, Florence Henderson is perhaps best known as the star of televisionšs most beloved and longest running situation comedy, ³The Brady Bunch.² Ms. Henderson shares her personal beauty secrets in an up-beat entertaining presentation called, ³Looking Great, Feeling Great.² ³Growing older is not a liability,² says Florence. ³You can be young at any age!
John Hennessy The founder of MIPS Computer Systems Inc., is currently serving as the 10th President of Stanford University. He earned his Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Villanova University, and his Master's degree and Ph.D. in computer science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Hennessy became a Stanford faculty member in 1977. In 1984, he used his sabbatical year to found MIPS Computer Systems Inc. to commercialize his research in RISC processors. In 1987, he became the Willard and Inez Kerr Bell Endowed Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Hennessy served as director of Stanford's Computer System Laboratory (1989-1993), a research center run by Stanford's Electrical Engineering and Computer Science departments. He was chair of the Department of Computer Science (1994-1996) and Dean of the School of Engineering (1996-1999). Hennessy and David A. Patterson have written two well-known books about computer architecture, Computer Organization and Design: the Hardware/Software Interface (2 editions; latest is ISBN 1558604286) and Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach (3 editions, latest is ISBN 1558603298). They have been widely used as textbooks for graduate and undergraduate courses since 1990.
John Henton After five years on the Fox hit television series "Living Single," John Henton has earned a name for himself as one of today's leading comic talents. Through the lovable and sensible character of "Overton Wakefield Jones," Henton has found a loyal and endearing following.John Henton, Comedian and rest of cast of "Living Single" As seen at an appearance on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, Henton's appeal goes beyond the character he played on television as he captivated the audience with his observational and topical humor. John Henton has returned to series television on the ABC comedy "The Hughleys." Now with the character of Milsap, he continues his success into the new millennium.Born and raised in Cleveland, John never entertained the thought of a career in comedy. In 1982, while working during the day and studying computer science at night, he was urged by a co-worker to try his jokes at a local comedy club's amateur night. By his second night, he won the amateur night contest and began stand-up part time. John made the move to Los Angeles in 1985 and by 1988 started his stand-up career full time.John Henton After taking his comedy on the road for a year and winning the 1991 Johnny Walker National Comedy Search, he was spotted by "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" comedy executive, the late Jim McCawley, who booked him for a performance on the show.As he finished his set, John looked to Carson for his approval and received much more. He was called over to take a seat on the coveted couch where Carson asked him if he had an agent. To John's reply of "no," Carson mugged, "Well you will after tonight." It was a performance that John says gave his career a "serious jump-start."Since then John Henton has made appearances on "The Arsenio Hall Show" and "Bob Hope's Young Comedian's Special" as well as returning to "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." In January 1993, he starred in his own half-hour comedy special for Showtime, "John Henton: Comedy With An Attitude.In April of 1993, he was cast in the FOX-TV series "Living Single" starring Queen Latifah and Kim Fields Freeman. The show received stellar ratings and TV Guide selected Henton's character as one of the "break out" characters of the 1993 fall season. When the show came to an end after five years, John was proud and pleased with the work he had done on the show.Even though he is now headlines his own concerts in venues around the country, John has opened for such big names as Little Richard, Paul Rodriguez, The GAP Band, The Pointer Sisters, Kool & The Gang, Kenny Loggins, Kenny G, etc.
Scott Herman Scott Herman was born on October 8th, 1984 and now lives in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Scott Herman was the handsome body builder in pursuit of a modeling career on. Scott sent an audition tape due to the constant requests of a female client he was training as opposed to attending a Real World casting call in person. He grew up splitting time in both Lawrence Massachusetts and Salem New Hampsphire just across the northern border of Massachusetts. Scott started working at the Golds Gym in Methuen Massachusetts at the age of 14. He won the Mens Health Iron Abs contest in 2007 and was the pullout posted 3 times in 2008. Scott graduated from Merrimack College in North Andover Massachusetts with a BA in Business. He also has both a real estate and financial advising license along with his DJ company Galaxy DJs. Scott aspires to be the face of Calvin Klein and the lead role of Captain America in his upcoming movie. College Lecture Topics Fitness, Dedication, Entrepreneurialism, Goal Setting and Accomplishing, Alcohol Awareness, Drug Awareness: Steroids
Isaac Herzog Knesset Member Herzog was born in Israel to one of the prominent Zionistic families. His grandfather was the nation’s second chief rabbi and his uncle, Abba Eban, one of its best-known diplomats and historians. His father, Chaim Herzog - whose seminal 1983 work, the Arab-Israeli wars, has just been re-released - served in the 1948 war and was head of military intelligence before becoming a UN ambassador and president of Israel. MK Isaac Herzog has got a Law Degree and has worked as an attorney for several years. He entered politics as Government Secretary under Ehud Barak's mandate. He is currently member of the Finance Committee, member of the Internal Affairs and Environment committee as well as an active member of the Anti-Drug Abuse committee.
Carl Hiaasen Carl Hiaasen, a New York Times best-selling author, Miami Herald columnist and three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, will present “Funny, Real Stories from the Sunshine State”. Hiaasen is the author of the best-selling novels, “Skinny Dip,” “Basket Case,” “Sick Puppy,” “Lucky You,” “Stormy Weather,” “Strip Tease,” “Native Tongue,” “Skin Tight,” “Double Whammy,” “Tourist Season,” and the Newbery Award-winning “HOOT” for young readers.
Fred Hickman Sports anchor for CNN Sports.
René Hicks René Hicks is an internationally known comedian, has over 600 college appearances to her credit. She is determined to use her comedy to make a difference. She’s a comic with a social conscious. Most comics have comedy “acts”, René has comedy “activism”. Her goal is to always provide quality entertainment that is not only hilarious, but helps lead to the break down of barriers that can contribute to cultural/social isolation and intolerance, with the end result being human solidarity - all people united in the recognition and strengthening of our common bonds. “There’s so much ‘politically correct’ rhetoric about diversity and multiculturalism, with very little result of actually bringing people together on a lasting basis--laughter can bring people together.” Whether she is making you laugh about the experiences we have in common or making you laugh about the differences, the message is the same--“We need a lot more laughter in this world and a lot less of the dumb crap that divides us.”
Vanessa Hidary Actress/Poet/Playwright/Native New Yorker Vanessa Hidary grew up on Manhattan's culturally diverse Upper West Side, graduating from LaGuardia High School of the Arts and Hunter College. Her experiences as a Sephardic Jew with close friends from different ethnic and religious backgrounds inspired her to write "Culture Bandit", a solo show that chronicles Vanessa's coming of age during the golden age of Hip-Hop and her dedication to fostering understanding and friendship between all people. "Culture Bandit" was originally produced by LAByrinth Theatre Company (Artistic directors: Phillip Seymour Hoffman and John Ortiz). It has since played at theatre festivals throughout the US. She was broadcast twice on the Peabody Award winning series "Russell Simmon's Presents Def Poetry" on HBO, and is featured in the film "The Tribe", which was selected for the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and most recently for the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC (www.tribethefilm.com). She has been featured in The New York Post, Time Out New York, The Jewish Week, Spitkickers.com, The Forward, URB magazine, BUST Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, The Albuquerque Journal, and Lilith Magazine. Performances include: Central Park's Summerstage opening for "The Lyricist Lounge" with Def Poetry Jam, NBC's 9/11 tribute "Concert For America," B.A.M. Cafe, opened for the comedian Shang at "Carolines Comedy Club", "MCC Theater" (Solo Show Representative for "MCC Youth Program"), Princeton University - as part of their evening supporting Black Reparations and Civil Rights Issues, and was a Grand Slam Poetry Finalist at The Nuyorican Poets Cafe. She frequently tours colleges, universities, JCCs and cultural arts centers.
Oscar Hijuelos Pulitzer Prize winning Hispanic author, Oscar Hijuelos wrote the best selling novel, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, which was made into a major motion picture and The Fourteen Sisters of Emilio Montez O'Brien.
Calvin Hill A football star at Yale University who was the NFL's Rookie of the Year and a consummate All Pro, Calvin Hill rose to fame with the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins. Today, Calvin Hill is an entrepreneur and an outstanding motivational speaker.
Grant Hill Author of Change the Game, Grant Hill, an NBA basketball superstar shares his outlook on sports, education and family values.
Steven Hill Steven Hill from Real World Las Vegas was known as the photogenic comedian who had a relationship with Trishelle from Real World Las Vegas. Real World Las Vegas was season 12 on MTV airing early 2003. Steven Hill has been on the Battle of the Sexes 2 in 2004 in Real World Road Rules challenge series. Steven has as well appeared as a cop on Passions, a daytime NBC soap opera, and then appeared on E Television's Kill Reality. Steven is now entering film acting as he has completed filming in the movie The Scorned in 2005. Steven Hill from Real World would be great for speaking on drinking / divorce / diversity / stereotypes / relationships at college lectures.
David Hilliard Former Chief of Staff of the Black Panther party. He was active throughout every major event in the Panther's history and speaks about the FBI's secret war against them that resulted in false imprisonment and murder. Hilliard is author of This Side of Glory: An Autobiography and History of the Black Panther Party and Active and Dangerous: The U.S. War Against the Black Panthers. Hilliard currently serves as the Executive Director of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation.
Perez Hilton He is the Internet’s most devilish gossip columnist. He currently resides in Manhattan with his pet poodle Mariel. His signature colors are blush and bashful. His favorite drink is a Viagra Martini, and his motto is “I’m gay, but I’m not as big a slut as Paris.” He loves animals, enemas and animus.
Maria Hinojosa Maria Hinojosa Award Winning Journalist & Author Program Title: An Evening with Maria Hinojosa Maria Hinojosa, an award-winning journalist and author, is senior correspondent for the Emmy-winning PBS newsmagazine NOW; managing editor & anchor of National Public Radio's Latino USA, and former CNN correspondent. Her style is decidedly earthy and real, bringing issues to light through the stories of unsung heroes. And her unique perspective from the front lines of the real life issues in America today makes audiences both laugh and cry while she tells the stories of being a mom and working journalist in today's turbulent world. Hinojosa has garnered many awards and honors, including the Ruben Salazar Award from the National Council of La Raza, an award that recognizes a journalist's outstanding body of work. She has been named one of the "25 Most Influential Working Mothers in America" by Working Mother magazine, and three times over the past decade Hispanic Business magazine named her one of the 100 most influential Latinos in the United States. Her personal experiences as a Mexican-American career woman, wife and mother living in New York were published in 1999 in her critically acclaimed memoir, Raising Raul: An Adventure Raising Myself and My Son. This was her second foray into the book world-in 1995 she published Crews-Gang Members Talk with Maria Hinojosa, a book based on her award-winning NPR report.
Michael Hirschorn Journalist Michael Hirschorn is the senior VP of news and production at VH1. He is the former Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of Inside.com, which reports on entertainment/industry news, encompassing the world of books, music and television. Hirschorn is also the former editor-in-chief of Spin magazine, executive editor of New York and associate editor of Esquire. His experience is substantial in the fields of print and online journalism. Journalist Michael Hirschorn is the senior VP of news and production at the cable network VH1. The move to cable television has caused Hirschorn to really branch out, since he has spent his career in print and online journalism. At VH1, he is responsible for overseeing the development and creation of VH1 News specials and documentaries, as well as the channel's daily newsgathering operations. He is also in charge of the network's video hours and a portion of the network's regular nonfiction programming. In addition, Hirschorn works closely with VH1.com to create a convergent news and programming strategy for the brand.
Ballet Hispanico Noted ethnic dance troupe available for a concert or a lecture demonstration.This troupe has performed for more than 2 million people, appearing in such venues as the John F. Kennedy Center, Houston's Wortham Center, the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, the Annenberg Center in Philadelphia and Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va.
Mark Hitchcock Author and knows The events wracking the Middle East today are confusing to even the most avid news buff. Now all the answers to your questions are offered in just one resource. Divided into five main sections, Iran: The Coming Crisis contains the most up-to-date, thorough information available and is complete with maps, charts, and timelines for visual assistance. Iran’s past, present, and future are exposed-the country’s quest for nuclear weapons and support of Palestinian terror groups, its ability to “play the oil card,” and Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s apocalyptic beliefs that motivate his actions. You’ll discover the truth about today’s events, how they relate to Bible prophecy, and what the Bible clearly describes is yet to come. It’s a crisis unlike any the world has ever faced. 214 pages, paper.
John Hockenberry Three-time Peabody Award winner, four-time Emmy award winner and Dateline NBC correspondent, John Hockenberry has broad experience as a journalist and commentator for more than two decades. He has reported from all over the world, in virtually every medium, having anchored programs for network, cable and radio. Hockenberry was responsible for two of the most innovative programs to air on MSNBC. The program “Hockenberry’ was a smart provocative news interview program which broadcast live from the war in Kosovo in 1999, while “Edgewise” was a unique blend of raw documentary filmaking and interviews with newsmakers passionate about politics and culture. Hockenberry joined NBC as a correspondent for Dateline NBC in January 1996 after a fifteen-year career in broadcast news at both National Public Radio and ABC News. Hockenberry's reporting for Dateline NBC earned him three Emmys, an Edward R Murrow award and a Casey Medal. His most prominent Dateline NBC reports include an hour-long documentary on the often-fatal tragedy of the medically uninsured, an emotionally gripping portrait of a young schizophrenic trying to live on his own, and extensive reporting in the aftermath of September 11th. His programs have illuminated issues and events from corporate downsizing and the new face of homelessness to the mysterious world of Saudi Arabia post 9/11. Hockenberry obtained the first television interview with a family member of two of the terrorist hijackers in Saudi Arabia. His investigative work has scrutinized pharmaceutical industry scandals and discrimination against people with disabilities in employment and housing.
Wayne Hoffman Wayne's show can be summed up in one sentence: "If a mind reader and a magician would have a kid, feed him nothing but caffiene, home school him with Girls Gone Wild videos, and put spiral contacts in his eyes, you would have Wayne Hoffman." Get ready for a wild ride! Wayne Hoffman has performed for hundreds of colleges across the United States and continues to be ranked one of the top entertainers in his field. Wayne performs an insane show that involves mind reading, magic, and his infamous "Just because I can" stunts where students can win cash for completeing crazy challenges. One of the activity directors that hired Wayne put it perfectly by saying “our students have seen the best of the best. So when they stood up and gave you a standing ovation...that says something. ”Wayne Hoffman does not perform your standard magic/mentalism show. In fact, that couldn't be further from the truth. Wayne wanted to provide a different form of entertainment, so he started performing a show that is a unique blend of illusion and mind reading. He combines unparalleled sleight of hand with unforgettable mind reading abilities to create a spectacular journey into his audiences mind. A reporter from the Chicago Tribune once wrote “If Copperfield had a kid with The Amazing Kreskin, they would name him Wayne Hoffman.” Wayne has been nominated as ” The Best Novelty Entertainer Of The Year” Enough said. His show will be a guaranteed hit at your campus. In fact, you don't pay for the show if you're students aren't entertained. You can choose a show to fit your event. Looking for a show for sibling weekend, welcome week, spring fling, or a showcase night? Have Wayne entertain! Call Hoffman Entertainment today and get more information. Also, don't forget to check out Wayne's tour schedule to see if he's scheduled to be in your area! FREE teaser to help promote the show (a teaser that actually works!) A High Energy Show Great For Children or Adults Professional & Affordable A College Age Entertainer! All Shows Are Fully Interactive With Audience Participation
Linda Hogan Native American poet, novelist and essayist, Linda Hogan is the author of Mean Spirit; Seeing Through the Sun; and The Book of Medicines.
Robert Holland, Prominent entrepreneur and business man, Holland is the former President and CEO of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.
Jennifer Holliday Grammy award winning singer, actress and motivational speaker, best known for her Tony winning role in the musical, "Dream Girls," Jennifer Holliday is available for a concert or a motivational lecture about her battle with depression and mental illness.
Richie Holliday Richie Holliday is many things: entertaining, silly, irreverent & charismatic, but mostly funny... very funny. described by peers as one of the most vibrant performers on the circuit, audiences everywhere are falling in love with his laid-back, yet quirky lifestyle. With a whimsical intuition and a subtle dose fo reality, Richie weaves through the absurd and thought-provoking seamlessly. He's shown he doesn't need to force feed his humor, it comes naturally. The ease in which he allows people into his silly world is refreshing. Though most will identify his talents as a performer, Richie's ability to craft a joke shows his unique thought process. Combine these abilities and you've got one of the most requested comics touring today. Richie Has performed for HBO and ABC as well as touring with the likes of Weird Al Yankovich, Tommy Davidson and Drew Hastings. His DVD "They call me Squishy" is quite popular among college students all over the country.
Brain Holloway A Stanford All-American, 1st round draft pick, and 5 time All-Pro, Brian Holloway excelled as the powerhouse and team leader at the core of the 1985 New England Patriots Super Bowl team. In 1986, Brian was elected by his peers to forge the new directions in NFL policy, becoming the youngest Vice President of the NFL Players Association at age 23. He retired from the NFL in 1992 after eight seasons with the New England Patriots and two with the Los Angeles Raiders. Look for his distinguished football accomplishments to someday be recorded in Pro Football's Hall of Fame. Today, Holloway is an international motivational speaker and renowned corporate trainer. Brian's strategies and case studies are his own. They are based on practiced disciplines and proven results, not old management theories that do not reach the people. His personal style establishes trust and builds instant rapport -- the key to bringing a team together. Entertaining while instructing, Brian uses multi-media technology along with actual game footage to show his critical points on achieving new levels of excellence. These powerful, high impact presentations have immediate value for every person competing for market share in a changing and turbulent economy. Holloway's accomplishments have landed him appearances on Good Morning America, the Today show, ESPN, USA Network, and NBC Sports, and feature coverage in USA Today, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The L.A. Times, and The Chicago Tribune. He has testified before Congress, guest lectured at Harvard Business School, and been the featured speaker at the Stanford University Centennial Celebration. Holloway has also maintained qualifying entrance for Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Born to an Air Force family in Omaha, Nebraska in July 1959, Brian grew up to face and overcome many challenges--his youth spent adjusting to life in 12 different states, even being labeled a "slow learner." Persistence and an unstoppable spirit propelled Brian through his early struggles and on to academic and athletic awards though his high school and college years. He was heavily recruited by Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, and Princeton, and showered with over 350 scholarship offers. He chose Stanford, and there earned varsity letters in both football and track under Coach Bill Walsh. Brian's commitment to service grew throughout his playing days, when he helped develop the first College Degree Completion Program for Professional Athletes. Beyond the game, he helped establish the Challenger Center for Space Education--a living educational memorial to the ill-fated crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger. His community activism embraces the homeless and inner city youth, and he vigorously supports the Special Olympics. Brain maintains a seat on Stanford's Athletic Board and also shares his energy with D.A.R.E. and United Way. President Bill Clinton recognized Brian Holloway in 1995 as one of America's top young leaders. Holloway assists private sector organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit groups to achieve their goal of increased productivity and maximized profits. Topics: *** Unstoppable Teams and the Leadership Within: In the NFL, winning was about great dreams that could only be achieved by working seamlessly together. The culture exuded confidence. Leadership and decisions were pushed down to the front line. We were absolutely empowered to win! Winning teams excelled at speedy information sharing -- in short, learning and improving at every level. The Leaders, their language, their attitudes, and their vision created the pathways to a dynamic future and the breakthroughs to get there. In the corporate world, organizations and work teams that operate under this team commitment and learning context are worlds apart from those that operate under the traditional command and control model of management.
Elizabeth Holtzman United States Congresswoman from New York for four terms and the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. While in Congress she was the first Democratic woman to serve on the House Budget Committee and was a member of the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment hearings of Richard M. Nixon. Ms. Holtzman won international recognition for her work against Nazi war criminals and was the first member of Congress to expose government inaction against suspected Nazi war criminals. She forced the Justice Department to create a Nazi-hunting unit and authored the law barring Nazi war criminals from entering the United States and authorizing deportation. In 1981 she was elected Brooklyn District Attorney and served in that capacity until 1989. In 1990 she was elected Comptroller of New York City and served in that position until 1994. She is now in the private practice of law.
Evander Holyfield Pound for pound, Evander Holyfield is one of the best boxers to win the heavyweight championship. His determination and dedication is always apparent in his motivational lectures.
Derek & Darlene Powell- Hopson Well known psychologists, relationship and child-rearing experts, Derek and Darlene Hopson are authors of such books as Friends, Lovers & Soulmates: A Guide to Better Relationships Between Black Men and Women; Different and Wonderful: Raising Black Children in a Race Conscious Society; and Raising the Rainbow Generation: Teaching Your Children to Be Successful in a Multicultural Society.
Shirley Horn World renowned jazz pianist and vocalist in a concert with her trio.
David Horowitz NBC News consumer advocate.
Rabbi Yakov Horowitz Rabbi Yakov Horowitz attended Yeshiva and Mesivta Torah Vodaas, where he developed a close relationship with Hagoan Horav Avrohom Yaakov Pam z’tl. He served as 8th grade rebbi for 15 years, in Boro Park, Brooklyn and later in Monsey, New York. In September 1997, Rabbi Horowitz founded Yeshiva Darchei Noam of Monsey, a yeshiva noted for its positive and child-centered learning environment. Darchei Noam provides its talmidim with an excellent, academically challenging Limudei Kodesh and General Studies programs that are structured and skills-based. The motto of the Yeshiva is “Inspiring our children today for the challenges of tomorrow.” In recognition of Yeshiva Darchei Noam’s commitment to educational excellence, the Boston-based PEJE (Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education) Foundation awarded a 3-year Challenge Grant to Darchei Noam the for the 2002-05 school years. Rabbi Horowitz was awarded the 2002 Rockland Educator of the Year Award, and received national recognition as a recipient of the coveted Grinspoon-Steinhart Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. In May, 1996, Rabbi Horowitz wrote a searing article in Agudath Israel’s monthly periodical The Jewish Observer, titled “An Ounce of Prevention,” which galvanized the Orthodox community to address the issue of at-risk teens. Rabbi Horowitz was invited to address the 1996 National Conventions of Agudath Israel and Torah Umesorah on the at-risk teen issue. Rabbi Moshe Sherer z’tl, the legendary and dynamic president of Agudath Israel of America enlisted the assistance of Rabbi Horowitz, who founded Project Y.E.S., (Youth Enrichment Services) which utilizes its hotline to assist at-risk teens and their parents with referrals, school and job placements, and a ‘big brother and sister’ teen mentoring program. Project YES has helped countless teens regain their footing continue on the path to leading productive and accomplished lives. Over the past 7 years, Rabbi Horowitz conducted more than 200 parenting classes in 50 communities and 40 schools throughout North America, Europe and Eretz Yisroel (Israel). He is the author of several best-selling parenting tape sets, “Realizing your Parenting Potential”, “Of Home and Heart”, and “What Matters Most”. His most recent set of tapes, “What Matters Most II” is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2004. Rabbi Horowitz remains attuned to the needs of Jewish communities, and the quest of families who wish to improve their parenting skills and family ties. In October, 2001, more than 230 people attended his "Life After Teshuvah” Conference in Passaic, New Jersey -- intended to provide newly religious (ba'alei teshuvah) families with lifecycle support – assistance in raising their families, dealing with their adolescent children, maintaining ties with non-religious relatives, among other topics. Presenters included, Rabbis Shmuel Kaminetsky, Avrohom Braun, Shlomo Goldberg, Yaacov Haber, Yisroel Rokowsky, and Yakov Horowitz. In the spring of 2004, Rabbi Horowitz created a premarital course – Bayis Ne’eman – to help young men and women prepare for the responsibilities of married life. The 10-hour course includes opening remarks from Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetsky s’hlita, and classes in goal-setting, time management, interpersonal relationships, Torah perspective on marriage, and financial planning.
Khaled Hosseini Khaled Hosseini was born in Kabul, Afghanistan in 1965. He is the oldest of five children. and his mother was a teacher of Farsi and History at a large girls high school in Kabul. In 1976, Khaled’s family was relocated to Paris, France, where his father was assigned a diplomatic post in the Afghan embassy. The assignment would return the Hosseini family in 1980, but by then Afghanistan had already witnessed a bloody communist coup and the Soviet invasion. Khaled’s family, instead, asked for and was granted political asylum in the U.S. He moved to San Jose, CA, with his family in 1980. He attended Santa Clara University and graduated from UC San Diego School of Medicine. He has been in practice as an internist since 1996. He is married, has two children (a boy and a girl, Haris and Farah). The Kite Runner is his first novel.
Alex House Alex House was destined to be a comedian. She was born and raised on Long Island, fertile soil for comedians of the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O'Donnell & Lenny Bruce. In addition, growing up without a TV forced her and her brother to entertain themselves by mimicking skits from Johnny Carson, The Carol Burnett Show and Saturday Night Live, that they had seen while sleeping over friend's house's. By age 16, Alex had mastered the fife, French horn and being funny. She almost got kicked out of her 7th grade Halloween dance for coming dressed as "Buckwheat" from the SNL skits with Eddie Murphy who was her comedic influence at the time. "It never crossed my mind that I was being politically incorrect, they didn't even have that term at that time! I was just a 7th grader who wanted to be Eddie Murphy. It was my way of paying tribute to a man who made me laugh until I peed! I knew all of his comedy albums inside and out and would edit the cursing out of them so my mom could listen to him!" She attended Kutztown University where she pursued a degree in Art Education so she could finger paint and color instead of writing thesis papers. "People were always surprised to find out I was an Art major, they said I didn't look like one. What does that mean? Must I cut off an ear for anyone to take me seriously?" While working as a Resident Assistant and Orientation Staff Member, she was dared to get up at a college coffee house and try stand-up. She's been hooked ever since! Fast forward to the present: Alex is a two time winner in the Bud Light's Ladies Of Laughter Comedy Contest, has participated in the Toyota Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival and the Arizona Women's Funny Fest. She has also been on ABC's "The View" twice in the course of two weeks and was one of the East Coast Semi-finalists chosen out of thousands of comics on NBC's "Last Comic Standing". When she's not performing comedy, she studies acting with coach JoAnna Beckson whose past students include Ray Ramano, Dave Chappelle and Brett Butler.
Thomas Hoving The director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City from 1969 to 1977 and one of the American art scene's most flamboyant figures. Thomas Hoving is the author of Making the Mummies Dance, a chronicle of his years at the Met; Tutankhamen: The Untold Story; King of the Confessors; and False Impressions: The Hunt for Big-Time Art Fakes.
Evelyn Hu-De Hart Asian-American scholar and historian, Professor Hu-De Hart is the Director of the Center for Studies of Ethnicity and Race In America and founder of the Asian/Pacific American Women's Leadership Institute. Dr. Hu-De Hart lectures on race, ethnic and gender issues, affirmative action, multicultural education, ethnic studies and curriculum reform, Asian-American history and the Asian Diaspora worldwide, refugee and immigration issues and recruitment and retention of students and faculty of color.
Arnette Hubbard One of America's leading Black lawyers and a dynamic champion of human and civil rights. Arnette Hubbard was the first woman president of the National Bar Association and is now a circuit court judge in Illinois.
Mike Huckabee Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee is the host of the number one rated weekend hit "HUCKABEE" on the Fox News Channel, and is heard three times daily across the nation on the "Huckabee Report" on the ABC Radio Network, the fast growing new program on the ABC Radio Network in years. He is the author of 6 books, the most recent being "Do the Right Thing," which spent its first 7 weeks of release in the top ten of the New York Times Bestseller list. After his quest for the Republican nomination for President in 2008, in which he finished second to John McCain, he formed HuckPac to assist Republicans running for office nationwide and has amassed a volunteer army of thousands of activists in all 50 states. From 1996-2007, Huckabee served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas and was recognized as a national leader, having been honored by several renowned publications and organizations for his numerous accomplishments. Governing Magazine named him as one of its 'Public Officials of the Year' for 2005, Time Magazine honored him as one of the five best governors in America, and later in the same year, Huckabee received the American Association of Retired Person's Impact Award. In 2007, he was presented with the Music for Life Award by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) for his commitment to music education. He served as the Chairman of the prestigious National Governors Association as well as the Education Commission of the States and the Interstate Oil and Gas Commission. Huckabee became governor in July 1996 when his predecessor resigned. He was one of the youngest governors in the country at the time. Huckabee was elected to a full four-year term as governor in 1998, attracting the largest percentage of the vote ever received by a Republican gubernatorial nominee in Arkansas, and was re-elected to another four-year term in November 2002. Huckabee first was elected lieutenant governor in a 1993 special election and was elected to a full four-year term in 1994. He was only the fourth Republican to be elected to statewide office since Reconstruction. A significant part of his early adult life was spent as a pastor and denominational leader. He became the youngest president ever of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, the largest denomination in Arkansas. Huckabee led rapidly growing congregations in Pine Bluff and Texarkana. He said those experiences gave him a deep sense of the problems faced by individuals and families. Huckabee's efforts to improve his own health have received national attention. Diagnosed with Type II diabetes in 2003, he lost 110 pounds. Barely two years later, he had completed four marathons: The 2005 and 2006 Little Rock Marathons, the Marine Corps Marathon and the ING New York City Marathon. As a result of his accomplishments, The Road Runners Club of America named him its 'Southern Region Runner of the Year' and USA Track & Field has named him their 'Athlete of the Week' for the country. Continuing to call for a national emphasis on living a healthy lifestyle, Huckabee completed his fourth book, "Quit Digging Your Grave With A Knife and Fork." This 12-stop program is a no-nonsense approach to managing one's health through lifestyle change rather than a simple diet and exercise plan. Huckabee, 53, is an avid musician and is bass player in his rock-n-roll band, Capitol Offense, which has opened for artists such as Willie Nelson and the Charlie Daniels Band, and has played the House of Blues in New Orleans, the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, CO and for two presidential inauguration balls. He is featured each week in the musical segment of his Fox show with the Fox house band, "The Little Rockers." His hobbies include hunting, fishing, running, and music. He was named one of the 25 most influential people for conservation by Outdoor Life magazine, and has was named as Man of the Year by the American Sportfishing Association in 1997. The former governor and his wife, Janet, live in North Little Rock. They have three grown children: John Mark, David and Sarah.
Warrington Hudlin Noted filmmaker and president of the Black Filmmaker Foundation, Warrington Hudlin produced such movies as "House Party," "Boomerang," and "Bebe's Kids."
Ernie Hudson There are very few actors who can lay claim to a professional resume as long and varied as Ernie Hudson, but Hudson has always been a unique screen presence, capable of taking on any role. He was slimed when he co-starred as one of the Ghostbusters in two films; he played the simple-minded handyman Solomon in the box-office smash The Hand that Rocks the Cradle, for seven seasons he played Warden Glynn in the critically acclaimed HBO series “Oz,” he was the no nonsense training officer in ABC's "10-8", he recently completed work on Randy Miller's new feature Miss Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing and Charm School, where he played Blake the shy, introverted widower, and is currently reprising his role as Harry McDonald, Sandra Bullock's FBI boss in Miss Congeniality 2. Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, a career in show business seemed like an unlikely path for young Ernie Hudson, who was already married with a young son when he enrolled at Wayne State University as a Speech and English major. Hudson’s early ambition was to be a writer, and was for a time the resident playwright at Detroit’s Concept East, the oldest black theater company in the country at that time. Later, he founded the Actors Ensemble Theater, which allowed him and other black performers to stage and appear in their own works. After attending Wayne State, Hudson accepted a full scholarship to the Master of Fine Arts Program at Yale University. This led to a number of regional theater roles and critical acclaim, and his feature film debut in Leadbelly. Hudson soon found himself alternating between film and television roles until 1983, when he was cast as Winston Zeddemore, the fourth member of the Ghostbusters team. The two Ghostbusters films, starring Bill Murray and Dan Akroyd, were huge box-office hits and gave Hudson a higher profile than he had ever known. He continued to work at a steady pace developing a broad and varied fan base. “Black, white, young, old, people recognize me from a wide variety of movies. I haven’t worked in just one genre, and my roles have varied as well.” Hudson’s subsequent screen roles included parts in Weeds with Nick Nolte, Leviathan, Sugar Hill, The Cowboy Way, Speechless, No Escape, The Substitute, Basketball Diaries and The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. "Oz" series co-creator Tom Fontana had worked with Hudson when he guest-starred on eight episodes of “St. Elsewhere” years ago, and cast him as Warden Leo Glynn, the fair-minded warden of the high-tech experimental unit of a maximum-security prison. “Oz” was one of HBO’s signature programs and ran for seven seasons. “It’s a hard show to watch because of the brutal nature of prison life, but I do think it made a very strong statement and the writing was very powerful.” Hudson won the International Press Academy Golden Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for his work on “Oz.”
Arianna Huffington Arianna Huffington is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of eleven books."Arianna Huffington is also co-host of "Left, Right & Center," public radio's popular political roundtable program. In May 2005, Arianna Huffington launched The Huffington Post, a news and blog site that has quickly become one of the most widely-read, linked to, and frequently-cited media brands on the Internet. In 2006, Arianna Huffington was named to the Time 100, Time Magazine's list of the world’s 100 most influential people. Originally from Greece, she moved to England when she was 16 and graduated from Cambridge University with an M.A. in economics. At 21, she became president of the famed debating society, the Cambridge Union.
Ericka Huggins A former Black Panther Party leader, Ericka Huggins lectures on such topics as, History of the Black Panther Party; Women in the Black Panther Party; "Women in the Black Liberation Movement," "The Incarnation & Dismantling of the Black Panther Party;" and "Freedom is an Inside Job: A Personal Explanation of Self-Inquiry as a Crucial Tool for Supporting the Upliftment of Humanity."
Derek Hughes Derek Hughes is not your everyday magician: by combining his witty sense of humor with his amazing magical talent he is able to make your jaw drop with sheer amazement and laugh like you have never laughed before! At the age of ten Derek traded his chemistry set for a magicians kit, and the world was never the same again. He has mystified audiences on VH1s Celebracadabra, MTVs Room 401, won the Aspen Comedy Festival, and was awarded First Place in Stage Magic by the International Brotherhood of Magicians, just to name a few. Dereks show will have you wondering whether magic truly is real.
D.L. Hughley Star of the hit television show, "The Hughley's" and popular comedian, D.L. Hughley humorously deals with subjects like violence in white schools, gun control, the battle of the sexes, the state of the black family and the differences between black and white cultures and attitudes.
Dr. Robert Huizenga Dr. Robert Huizenga is considered one of the leading weight-loss experts in the country today. As an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCLA, Dr. Huizenga has a busy medical practice that studies obesity related issues. Formerly, Dr. Huizenga was the Los Angeles Raiders doctor and NFL Physician Society President. Huizenga's experiences in football are chronicled in "You're OK, It's Just a Bruise - A Doctor's Sideline Secrets about Pro-Football's Most Outrageous Team." This controversial book became the basis for Oliver Stone's movie, "Any Given Sunday." Before college, Dr. Huizenga excelled at math and chemistry, being named Valedictorian at Penfield High in New York. At the University of Michigan, Huizenga became an NCAA All-American wrestler while graduating with honors in zoology. After his undergraduate work was complete, Huizenga went on to become an all-star rugger at Harvard Medical School and specialized in immunology. Soon after, Huizenga was chosen to become Chief Medical Resident at Cedars Sinai Medical Center while also serving as a national medical correspondent for FOX-TV. Dr. Huizenga has repeatedly been interviewed as a health expert on CBS, NBC, ABC, "Larry King Live," "Nightline" and many other news programs. He has also been called as a medical expert in multiple high profile legal cases, including the O.J. Simpson, anabolic steroid and Botox trials. He has had recurrent roles as writer, correspondent and advisor on numerous TV shows, including "LA Doctors," "Nurses," "Empty Nest" and, most recently, "The Biggest Loser."
Dog The Bounty Hunter Considered the greatest bounty hunter in the world, Duane "Dog" Chapman has made more than 6,000 captures in his 27-year career. This highly intense, charismatic ex-con and born-again Christian is the king of the comebacks. This modern-day hero once served time in a Texas prison. "I am what rehabilitation stands for," Dog says. Now on the right side of the law, Dog is tireless in his efforts to bring in the bad guys and encourage them to turn their lives around. Over the years, the list of fugitives Dog claims to have either helped catch or single-handedly brought to justice reads like a who's who of America's most wanted, including high-profile rapist and Max Factor heir, Andrew Luster. Dog credits much of his success to his knack for getting the most out of his informants. "Seventy percent of all my captures happen because some good ol' American has turned them in by giving me information," he says. Raised in Denver, Dog is the oldest of four children born to Wesley and Barbara Chapman. His dad was a welder in the U.S. Navy, while his mother was a minister with the First Assembly of God who often traveled to Native American reservations to teach the gospel. Dog currently resides in Hawaii with his wife and business partner, Beth, and three of his children
Ghost Hunters Ghost Hunters Featuring Jason and Grant from Sci-Fis Hit Show Plumbers by day ghost hunters by night. Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, stars of the Sci-Fi Channels hit show, Ghost Hunters, will trace their investigations of haunted houses throughout the country. These two real-life paranormal researchers will discuss the most convincing and controversial evidence theyve collected. Their presentation will include photos, audio and visual recordings and time for questions and autographs.
Zora Neale Hurston Broadway and television actress, Elizabeth Van Dyke, brilliantly portrays Zora Neale Hurston in a one-woman show, based on Zora’s life of triumph and disappointment. “Zora Neale Hurston” is a play about the famed novelist, folklorist, journalist and critic who for thirty years was our most prolific African American woman writer, hailed as “the Queen of the Harlem Renaissance,” and now undergoing an intense re-examination by a new generation attracted to her lyrical gifts and strong African American sensibility.
Norann HypMagic Norann has been featured multiple times on the hit TV Dating show, Blind Date, hypnotizing the daters. Norann has performed her acclaimed stage show at casinos nationwide such as Trump Casino, The Riviera Casino, and The Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. Many world renown corporations have used Norann's talents at their events. The Corporate World has taken sales and tradeshow attendance to a new level with Noranns innovative marketing techniquesHypMagic is an entertainment company that specializes in providing a fun, upbeat alternate way to make any event memorable. Our most sought after show is by far Norann "The Worlds Fastest Female Hypnotist".The World Famous Riviera Casino in Las Vegas, The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Silverton Casino, and Trump Casino are just a few of the well known properties that have hosted Norann's show.Norann has been featured on the UPN's hit show,"Blind Date", hypnotizing the daters. Norann has performed her acclaimed stage show nationwide for many industry leaders such as Ford, Raytheon, Toshiba and dozens more. Norann's talents have helped companies stand out and be remembered at Trade Shows, Sales Meeting, and Seminars. Norann is also a motivational speaker and has lectured for high schools and major universities on the uses and benefits of hypnosis. Norann performs fun hilarious shows for Corporate Functions, Casinos, & Private Events for all audiences.