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Gabriela Sabatini Retired women's tennis superstar.
Larry Sabato What does it take to know the results of an election before it happens? How can you predict the winners with 99% accuracy of every congressional, senatorial, and gubernatorial race in the country while also predicting the Electoral College count with the smallest possible margin of error? Only one man in the country knows the answers to those questions, and that man is Dr. Larry J. Sabato. Called "the most quoted college professor in the land" by the Wall Street Journal, he is the founder and head of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, where his Crystal Ball electoral analysis expertly navigates the shifting sands of American electoral politics, accurately predicting the landslides, the nail biters, and everything in between. With a record like this, the professor's pronouncements are truly a peek into our political future. He provides us with the knowledge of what's coming down the pike, preparing us for the changing of the guard in Washington, DC, and the nation.
Morley Safer CBS News correspondent for “60 Minutes.”
William Safire Pulitzer Prize winning columnist for The New York Times and best-selling author.
William Safire William Safire Pulitzer Prize-Winning Political Columnist, Author William Safire, winner of the 1978 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary, joined The New York Times in April 1973 as a political columnist. He now writes a Sunday column, “On Language,” which has appeared in The New York Times Magazine since 1979. This column on grammar and usage has led to the publication of 14 books and makes him the most widely read writer on the English language. Before joining The Times, Mr. Safire was a senior White House speechwriter for President Nixon. He had previously been a radio and television producer, a U.S. Army correspondent, and began his career as a reporter for a profiles column in The New York Herald Tribune. From 1955 to 1960, Mr. Safire was a public relations executive in New York City. He was responsible for bringing Mr. Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev together in the 1959 Moscow “kitchen” debate to publicize his client’s kitchen. In 1968, he left to join the campaign of Richard Nixon. He is the author of four novels, including “Freedom,” a novel of Lincoln and the Civil War. His dictionary, “The New Language of Politics,” has helped 2 generations of politicians and voters understand one another. His anthology of great speeches, “Lend Me Your Ears,” is the best seller in that field.
Bob Saget Bob Saget He's doing great business in colleges and clubs all across the country and the latest buzz on him comes from his appearance in the undergound hit feature "The Aristocrats". Saget including his recent appearance on the HBO series "Entourage" and hear the rap "Rolling with Saget" in which he is featured with Jamie Kennedy and Stu Stone.
Mort Sahl Well known comedian, social commentator and political satirist.
Carol Saline Carol Saline is a journalist, broadcaster and author. She has written three books: Dr. Snow: How the FBI Nailed an Ivy League Coke King, Straight Talk, and A Guide to Good Health . In addition she has co-authored three other books with photographer Sharon J. Wohlmuth. Their most popular, Sisters , spent 63 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and sold over one million copies. It was followed by Mothers & Daughters , which immediately soared to #1 on every national best-seller list including The Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and The Wall Street Journal . A third bestseller, Best Friends , completed this influential relationship trilogy. Their latest collaboration is The 10 th Anniversary Edition of Sisters. Published in the fall of 2004, this beautiful new coffee table book adds recent photos and essays on 13 of the original sisters, examining their relationship a decade later. Since 1974, Carol Saline has worked as a senior writer at Philadelphia Magazine where she specializes in health, profiles, and investigative reporting. Her articles have appeared in many national magazines, including Reader's Digest, Family Circle, More, Redbook, and Cosmo Girl . As a broadcaster, Ms. Saline most recently hosted The Fretz Kitchen , a daily cooking program on CN8, a cable network with four million viewers. For three years she had a daily talk radio show and, for nearly a decade, appeared as a regular panelist on the popular Sunday public affairs program, Inside Story . Her national television appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, Donahue, Larry King Live, American Journal, CBS Good Morning, The Weekend Today Show and Good Morning America . In addition, Ms. Saline is an active speaker and moderator who presents lectures and workshops nationwide. Ms. Saline's ability to report compellingly on a variety of important subjects is reflected in several dozen journalism and humanitarian awards. She has been a two-time winner of the prestigious National Magazine Award, considered the Pulitzer of magazine writers. Other national awards include three Clarions for print feature writing from Women in Communications, the Charles Stuart Mott and The International Reading Association Awards for educational writing, and The Health Journalism Award from the American Society of Chiropractors. The National Press Club and Big Brothers/Big Sisters have also honored her work. In Philadelphia, she's been singled out three times for writing excellence by Sigma Delta Chi, and won four "Sarahs" from Women in Communications, which cited her as a "Super Communicator." For her commitment to social causes, Ms. Saline has been honored five times as a "Woman of Achievement," including 1996 by The Montgomery County Woman's Center, 1995 by Melitta Benz, 1987 by Women in Transition, and 1984 by The Delaware County Domestic Abuse Project. In 1990, she was given the Myrtle Wreath Award by Camden County Hadassah. She is listed in Who's Who in America . At present, Carol Saline serves on the boards of The National Osteoporosis Foundation, The Center for Literacy, and The Philadelphia Theater Company. Her roster of community activities includes several years as a volunteer telephone counselor for Contact 609, a mentor with Philadelphia Futures, and board membership with Jewish Family Service of South Jersey, Planned Parenthood of Camden County, The Mayor's Commission on Literacy, and Philadelphia CASA.
Andy Samberg Andy Samberg is an comedian, singer, rapper, actor, and writer best known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live and a member of the comedy group The Lonely Island.
Bill Sammon SENIOR WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT FOR THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Six-foot-seven inch Bill Sammon—nicknamed “Superstretch” by President Bush—enjoys more access to the commander-in-chief than any other journalist. Sammon has spent hours with Bush in the Oval Office, aboard Air Force One—even in the President’s sprawling Texas ranch. As Senior White House Correspondent for the Washington Examiner, Sammon travels with Bush wherever he goes and was with him on September 11, when his presidency was utterly transformed by the terrorist attacks. Sammon, who is also a political analyst for Fox News Channel, has turned this extraordinary access into a series of New York Times bestselling books chronicling the historic Bush presidency—”Strategery: How George W. Bush is Defeating Terrorists, Outwitting Democrats and Confounding the Mainstream Media,” “Misunderestimated: The President Battles Terrorism, John Kerry and the Bush Haters,” “Fighting Back: The War on Terrorism from Inside the Bush White House,” and “At Any Cost: How Al Gore Tried to Steal the Election.” Bill has also served as Senior White House correspondent for the Washington Times.
Sonia Sanchez Leading Black poet and playwright, Sonia Sanchez's topics include Revolutionary Black Poetry; Black Art and Culture in America; The Black Women in the Liberation Struggle; and Poetry Readings. She is featured in the book and exhibit "Dream a World, Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America."
Kathe Sandler An independent filmmaker whose documentary film, "A Question of Color," opened to glowing reviews at New York City's Film Forum. "A Question of Color" is a one hour film that explores attitudes about skin color, hair texture and facial features in the African American community.
Roberto Santiago Hispanic anthropologist and author.
Esmeralda Santiago Author and filmmaker Esmeralda Santiago writes about the struggles of Puerto Rican women caught between Hispanic and Anglo-American cultures. She is the author of a memoir When I was Puerto Rican and a Almost a Woman. Her first novel America's Dream was an alternate selection of the Literary Guild.
Esmeralda Santiago ESMERALDA SANTIAGO was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She came to the United States at thirteen, the eldest in a family that would eventually include eleven children. Ms. Santiago attended New York City’s Performing Arts High School, where she majored in drama and dance. After eight years of part-time study at community colleges, she transferred to Harvard University with a full scholarship. She graduated magna cum laude in 1976. In 1977, she and her husband, Frank Cantor, founded CANTOMEDIA, a film and media production company, which has won numerous awards for excellence in documentary filmmaking. Her writing career evolved from her work as a producer/writer of documentary and educational films. Her essays and opinion pieces have run in newspapers like the New York Times and the Boston Globe, in magazines like House & Garden, Metropolitan Home, and Sports Illustrated, and as guest commentary on NPR’s All Things Considered and Morning Edition. Upon publication of her first book, the memoir When I was Puerto Rican, Ms. Santiago was hailed as “…a welcome new voice, full of passion and authority,” by the Washington Post Book World. Her first novel, América's Dream, was published in six languages, and was an Alternate Selection of the Literary Guild. “Thrilling and page turning, the fabulous story of América Gonzalez…is laid out masterfully,” according to the Chicago Tribune. Her second memoir, Almost a Woman, received numerous “Best of Year” mentions, in addition to an Alex Award from the American Library Association. Her adaptation of the memoir into a film for PBS Masterpiece Theatre, was greeted with critical and audience acclaim and was awarded a George Foster Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting. Her third memoir, The Turkish Lover, has received enthusiastic reviews as “an earthy, heartfelt tale of liberation, desperation, and the crippling grip of love.” (Booklist) It was selected a BookSense recommendation for September 2004 and appeared on several “Best of 2004” lists. With Joie Davidow, Ms. Santiago is co-editor of the anthologies, Las Christmas: Favorite Latino Authors Share Their Holiday Memories and Las Mamis: Favorite Latino Authors Remember their Mothers both published by Knopf. She is also the author of the illustrated children’s book, A Doll for Navidades. In addition to her literary endeavors, Ms. Santiago is an active volunteer. She is a spokesperson on behalf of public libraries. She has designed and developed community-based programs for adolescents, and was one of the founders of a shelter for battered women and their children. She serves on the boards of organizations devoted to the arts and to literature, and speaks vehemently about the need to encourage and support the artistic development of young people. Her community activism was cited when she received a Girl Scouts of America National Woman of Distinction Award in March 2002 along with Alma Powell and Elizabeth Dole. Ms. Santiago has earned a Master of Fine Arts in Fiction Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and Honorary Doctor of Letters from Trinity University, from Pace University and from Metropolitan College. The mother of two adult children, she lives in Westchester County, New York, with her husband, filmmaker Frank Cantor. She’s currently at work on a novel.
Bienvenidos Santos Popular Hispanic author whose latest book is Memory's Fictions.
Horatio Sanz Popular comedian and the first Latino performer to join the cast of "Saturday Night Live". Sanz has performed impressions of Jerry Garcia, Rosie O'Donnell and Meat Loaf and has appeared as an orderly in the 1994 movie"Miracle on 34th Street." He recently finished a movie "Boat Trip" in which he co-stars with Cuba Gooding Jr. and he has also starred in the comedy "Tomcats" and in the hit movie "Road Trip".
Dr. Abdul Sattar Edhi Dr Abdul Sattar Edhi, or Maulana Edhi, as he is often known, is one of the most active philanthropists of the world. He is head of the Edhi Foundation. His wife Begum Bilquis Edhi, heads the Bilquis Edhi Foundation. They both received 1986 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service. He is also the recipient of the Lenin Peace Prize. Maulana Edhi, as he is often referred to, is of the Memon community. Edhi was born in 1928 in Bantva in the Gujarat state of present day India. His father was a textile trader and earned a modest income for his family. He was a natural born leader and would encourage his friends to hold tiny circuses and perform gymnastics for the locals. When his mother would send him to school she would give him two paisa, one to spend for himself and the other to spend for another. At the age of eleven he started to take care of his mother who suffered paralysis from severe diabetes. From an early age Edhi learned to help others before himself - this would be crucial to success in his life later on.
Mari Saunders Clincal psychopathologist, and therapist and relationship expert, Dr. Mari Saunders is the author of Marry Yes/Marry No: Marriage for the Clueless, a look into the mating game for anyone contemplating marriage or living together as a couple.
Mr. Belding From Saved By The Bell Dennis Haskins actor best known for his role as principal Richard Belding in the teen sitcom Saved by the Bell, which ran from 1989 to 1993 on NBC. Before his foray into acting, Haskins briefly worked as a concert promoter, associating with the likes of Earth, Wind, and Fire and Tom Jones. After the end of the original series, Haskins would continue his role with the spinoff "Saved by the Bell: The New Class", until its cancellation in 2000. He has also made guest appearances on a variety of TV series, including The Dukes of Hazzard, 7th Heaven and JAG. Most recently, he appeared in an episode of FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. On the E! True Hollywood Story special on Saved by the Bell, Haskins mentioned his difficulty of obtaining parts, as he is now typecast as Mr. Belding. Haskins grew a moustache to distance himself from the character.
Forrest Sawyer Broadcast journalist and ABC News Correspondent, Forrest Sawyer is the anchor of ABC News "Saturday Night" and the anchor of "Turning Point," ABC's prime-time news broadcast.
Jenni Schaefer In dance class, at the age of only four-years-old, Jenni Schaefer thought she was fat. Jenni knows eating disorders, but she also knows freedom. Based on the unique therapeutic technique by psychotherapist and author, Thom Rutledge, Jenni treated her eating disorder as a relationship rather than an illness. Naming her anorexia/bulimia ‘Ed,’ an acronym for eating disorder, Jenni learned to distinguish herself from Ed, and eventually got rid of him. Jenni wrote a book about her experience titled Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too (McGraw-Hill). She is a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul and the upcoming book Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul: Daily Inspirations (HCI Books). Jenni writes regularly for self-help/recovery publications, speaks nationwide, and has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Cosmogirl, Publisher’s Weekly, and Woman’s World. In addition to speaking and writing, Jenni is a singer/songwriter — using music during her recovery and now within her outreach to help others. She is known for incorporating humor into her work, which provides a hopeful light and adds a fresh perspective. Jenni, who serves as a Special Consultant for The Ranch Eating Disorders Extended Care Program, was honored by Jessica Weiner as a Featured Actionist for her efforts in promoting eating disorder awareness. Jenni says, “If just one person decides to stay on the path of health instead of getting on the road of body hatred and self-destruction, then my work has been successful.”
Fritz Schaefer Professor Henry F. (Fritz) Schaefer is one of the most distinguished physical scientists in the world. The U.S. News and World Report cover story of December 23, 1991 speculated that Professor Schaefer is a five time nominee for the Nobel Prize. He has received four of the most prestigious awards of the American Chemical Society, as well as the most highly esteemed award (the Centenary Medal) given to a non-British subject by Londons Royal Society of Chemistry. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Moreover, his general interest lectures on science and religion have riveted large audiences in nearly all the major universities in the U.S.A. and in Beijing, Berlin, Budapest, Calcutta, Cape Town, New Delhi, Hong Kong, Istanbul, London, Paris, Prague, Sarajevo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sofia, St. Petersburg, Sydney, Tokyo, Warsaw, Zagreb, and Zürich. For 18 years Dr. Schaefer was a faculty member at the University of California at Berkeley, where he remains Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus. Since 1987 Dr. Schaefer has been Graham Perdue Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Center for Computational Chemistry at the University of Georgia.
Glenn “Bo” Schembechler Nationally known collegiate football coach, athletic director and baseball executive.
Michael Schiavo Michael Schiavo Author, Terri: The Truth and Activist Program Title - Eating Disorders: The Truth Behind Terri's Tragedy Michael Schiavo’s private life became a public battleground during his seven-year controversial, and ultimately successful, campaign to remove his wife Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube after she collapsed and lapsed into a persistent vegetative state. One of the more polarizing events in recent history, the headlines, editorials, and reports seemingly covered every possible angle of “The Schiavo Case,” as the nation divided over right-to-life and privacy issues. Yet one important angle remained unexplored – until now. At the podium, Michael Schiavo, with the aid of time, reflection, and medical training, reveals Terri’s secret life before the tragedy: her battle with bulimia. Michael Schiavo’s little-known personal story, fighting first to heal his wife and ultimately to let her die with dignity, were detailed in his book, Terri: The Truth. In his quest to care for Terri Schiavo, he became an EMT, then a registered respiratory therapist, and ultimately, a registered nurse. Over the years, Michael Schiavo came to recognize the horrible truth: his wife’s collapse was the direct result of an eating disorder, and neither he nor anyone else had put together the warning signs before it was too late. While her autopsy, released in June 2005, couldn't 100% confirm the existence of an eating disorder, it did report that Terri’s extremely low potassium serum level in her system at that fateful night was a leading cause of her collapse. And that low potassium indicates bulimia as “high on the list of differential diagnoses.” In addition to his passionate quest to spread the word about eating disorders, Michael Schiavo works to support issues related to family privacy and also to encourage everyone over the age of seventeen to have a living will. Michael Schiavo lives with his wife, Jodi, and their two children in Florida.
Bob Schieffer CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent and Anchor/Moderator of "Face the Nation," the CBS News public affairs broadcast. Bob Schieffer is considered broadcast journalism's most experienced Washington reporter.
Peter Schiff Peter Schiff is one of the few non-biased investment advisors (not committed solely to the short side of the market) to have correctly called the current bear market before it began and to have positioned his clients accordingly. As a result of his accurate forecasts on the U.S. stock market, economy, real estate, the mortgage meltdown, credit crunch, sub prime debacle, commodities, gold and the dollar, he is becoming increasingly more renowned. Mr. Schiff has been quoted in many of the nation's leading newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Investor's Business Daily, The Financial Times, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Dallas Morning News, The Miami Herald, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Arizona Republic, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Christian Science Monitor, and appears regularly on CNBC, CNN, Fox News, Fox Business Network, and Bloomberg TV. Wiley & Sons published his best-selling book, Crash Proof: How to Profit from the Coming Economic Collapse, in February of 2007. His second book, The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets: How to Keep your Portfolio Up when the Market is Down will be published by Wiley & Sons in 2009. Peter Schiff began his investment career as a financial consultant with Shearson Lehman Brothers, after having earned a degree in finance and accounting from University of California, Berkeley in 1987. A financial professional for over twenty years he joined Euro Pacific in 1996 and has served as its President since January 2000. An expert on money, economic theory, and international investing, he is a highly recommended broker by many leading financial newsletters and investment advisory services. He is also a contributing commentator for Newsweek International and served as an economic advisor to the 2008 Ron Paul presidential campaign.
Wally Schirra One of the original seven Mercury astronauts.
Phyllis Schlafly Phyllis Schlafly was named one of the 100 most important women of the 20th century by the Ladies' Home Journal. She has been a national leader of the conservative movement since the publication of her best-selling 1964 book, A Choice Not An Echo, and a leader of the pro-family movement since 1972, when she started her national volunteer organization now called Eagle Forum. In a ten-year battle, Mrs. Schlafly led the pro-family movement to victory over the principal legislative goal of the feminists, called the Equal Rights Amendment. She is America's most articulate and successful opponent of the radical feminist movement, and she appears in debate on college campuses more frequently than any other conservative.
James Schlesinger One of America's leading statesmen, James Schlesinger has served in many top governmental and cabinet positions.
Dr. Laura Schlesinger One of the country's most popular talk-radio personalities, Dr. Schlessinger's show, "Ask Dr. Laura" is heard by over 20 million listeners every week. She is the author of the best-selling books Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives and The Ten Commandments: What's in It for Me. She is also an internationally syndicated newspaper columnist.
Mike Schmidt Hall of Fame baseball star.
Mary Schmidt Campbell Former New York City Commissioner of Cultural affairs. Ms. Campbell is the author of the book Harlem Renaissance: Art of Black America. Topic: Cultural Diversity and the Arts.
Gabriel Schoenfeld Author of the highly acclaimed new book, The Return of Anti-Semitism, an illuminating and intensely unsettling book which traces the resurgence of anti-Semitism in the world as well as elucidating the disturbing reality that this sentiment is making its way into the United States and finding fertile ground in places once considered taboo for hatred and prejudice such as college campuses. In his lecture Schoenfeld provides analysis of the new currents of anti-Semitism and based on his extensive and penetrating historical research, discusses the likely trajectory of this virulent hatred.
Daniel Schorr Highly respected news commentator and political analyst for National Public Radio.
Patricia Schroeder Women's advocate, national affairs authuority and former Democratic United States Congresswoman from Colorado.
Robert Schuller Highly respected spiritual leader, host of the television program, “Hour of Power” and author of Prayer: My Soul’s Adventure with God.
Stuart Scott Stuart Scott is one of ESPNs most recognizable and quotable personalities. Hes taken broadcast journalism by storm with his delivery of hardcore sports in formation and insights packaged with urban/hip-hop flavor. The result is his highly entertaining presence on ESPNs Sports Center where he anchors their flagship 11 P.M. broadcast. Additionally, Stuart hosts ESPN Monday Night NFL Countdown, NBA Wednesday and ESPNs reality series Dream Job. Stuart has also been featured in various commercials, music videos and major motion pictures further adding to his cultural iconic status. His speaking engagements are filled with the intellect, charisma and humor that are evident when over a million people watch him every night.
Briana Scurry Star goalie of the U.S. Women's championship soccer team and its only African-American starter.
Bobby Seale With the success of Mario Van Peebles' film Panther, a new generation of film-goers discovered the lives and legacies of the Black Panthers. But until you've heard and seen legendary co-founder Bobby Seale, you still haven't experienced the real story. Co-founder and former chairman of the Black Panther Party, Seale is the last surviving architect of one of the most important movements in American and African-American history. Together with Huey P. Newton, Seale formed the Black Panther Party for Self Defense in 1966. They advocated the right to self-defense and moved to organize a realistic "Power to the People" revolution, putting their lives on the line against institutionalized racism, discrimination and police brutality. They began with only 400 members, but Seale's national membership drive swelled the ranks to over 5,000, in over 40 chapters and branches across America. Taking to the stage with his famous charisma and eloquence, he sheds light on the true birth of the Panthers (which grew from student activism, not the streets), transporting the audience back to the turbulence of the late '60s and early '70s, when the image of young black men with guns was unheard of. "Today, you don't need the guns," charges Bobby. "If you want to observe the police, do it with a camcorder!" Dubbing himself a "revolutionary humanist," Seale also brings the movement full circle, showing how times have changed, and giving a rousing call for a new '90s breed of social and political activism.
Joseph Sebarenzi Joseph Sebarenzi, former head of the Rwanda Parliament, he has endured tragedy most of us cannot fathom. He lost both his parents, seven siblings, and numerous other relatives in the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Yet, years later, as a senior government official in a position to exact revenge, he instead pushed for peace and reconciliation. "Revenge is like adding guilt to victim hood." says Sebarenzi. "It solves nothing. At some point, we have to ignore the past and envision the future." Sebarenzi grew up in Rwanda, and as a child saw glimpses of the tribal violence which years later would engulf his country. In 1994, when Hutu extremists slaughtered more than 800,000 Tutsis, Sebarenzi and his immediate family were safely out of the country, but many of Sebarenzi's extended family were not so lucky. Returning to Rwanda, Sebarenzi rose through the ranks of Parliament, eventually becoming Speaker, third in power only to the country's president. As the leader of parliament, Sebarenzi worked to improve good governance, speaking out for the independence of the legislature and against corruption in the government. Forced to resign, and Informed of a plot to assassinate him, he fled Rwanda and found exile in the United States. He still champions a broad process of restorative justice in Rwanda as the country struggles with the ongoing effects of mass genocide and retaliatory killing among its Hutu and Tutsi people. Sebarenzi teaches conflict resolution at the School for International Training, lectures on his experiences, consults, and works toward his PhD. Sebarenzi has also been an executive for national and international nonprofit organizations and a regular speaker on BBC and Voice of America. He plans to return to Rwanda eventually, and hopes his home country will soon be a safe place for people of all races, creeds and heritages. For his college lectures, Sebarenzi tells his dramatic and historic story, and imparts a message of peace and forgiveness. This unforgettable and emotional program is perfect for International Studies departments, Genocide Programs, African Studies, Multi-Cultural Programs, Peace Groups, Progressive Groups, Christian organizations and keynote lectures. Whatever your group, Joseph Sebarenzi is a man of peace and grace whose message will not soon be forgotten.
Dan Senor Dan Senor just returned from the Middle East, where he spent substantial time in Iraq, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Jordan. Until the hand-over of power in Iraq, Dan Senor was the Chief Spokesperson for the U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq, and a Senior Advisor to Presidential Envoy L. Paul Bremer III, the Administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority. Senor rode into Baghdad on the first convoy of civilians into Iraq from Kuwait, less than two weeks after the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, and was one of the longest-serving American civilians in Iraq, extending his tour to 15 months, after originally committing to just a 90-day assignment with the Bush Administration. Working closely with the military under often less-than-ideal conditions, Senor advised the Bush Administration, the Blair Government in the U.K. and Ambassador Bremer on a variety of Iraqi strategic, policy and communication issues, and was the civilian face of the Coalition Authority to Americans, Europeans, Iraqis and the world. No one is better positioned to address the turbulent and revolutionary moment in the Middle East and the Bush Administration's strategy for dealing with the region. Senor has worked closely with the Bush Administration's national security team, including Secretaries Rice and Rumsfeld and Generals Abizaid and Sanchez, as well as senior officials throughout the Administration's foreign policy apparatus. He most recently served as an International Election Monitor based in Kiev and Kirovograd during the Ukrainian election. He appears regularly on television to provide analysis for national security and foreign affairs issues, and was recently published in the Wall Street Journal. An accomplished speaker, he gave more than a hundred press briefings while serving in Iraq, Senor comes to the podium to discuss the current, ever-changing global political situation. Because of Senor's international policy expertise, specifically on Iraq and Iran, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, America's renewed engagement with Europe and the tension between Russia and the new Ukraine, he is uniquely positioned to speak to America's strategy and role in the world for the next four years and how the international community will react. Senor grew up in the United States and Canada and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. After graduating from Harvard Business School, Senor worked for the Carlyle Group, a Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm. Prior to going to Harvard Business School for his MBA, Senor worked as an aide to then-Republican senator Spencer Abraham of Michigan during Abraham's term in the U.S. Senate. During his time with Senator Abraham, who is currently the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Senor served as a foreign policy legislative aide, press secretary and communications director.
Pepe Serna Pepe travels around the country, inspiring audiences with humor, common sense and focus to change their paradigms. Veteran actor and Master Teacher Pepe Serna has appeared in more than 100 feature motion pictures and 300 television shows. He has also lent his vocal talents to the FOX hit series “The PJ’s”, playing the part of Sanchez, the only Hispanic cast member of the zany inner city characters created by Eddie Murphy. Recently, Serna starred in the controversial “Kingpin” on the NBC network. Serna is best known for his performances in Scarface with Al Pacino; The Rookie with Clint Eastwood, American Me with Edward James Olmos, Silverado with Kevin Costner; and the widely recognized Science Fiction classic Buckaroo Banzi and played Jennifer Lopez’s father in two CBS series, “Second Chances” and “Hotel Malibu” just before her ascent to super stardom. He was the associate producer for the widely acclaimed independent film “Luminarias” and is also an accomplished painter, whose art reflects the vibrant and tropical colors of Mexico. He has been honored by the Screen Actors Guild Heritage Achievement Award; the League of United Latin American Citizens and is on the Wall of Honor of his alma mater Del Mar Jr. College in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is the recipient of the prestigious Estrella Award for Arts and Culture from the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Golden Eagle Award from Nosotros in Los Angeles. His programs include the keynote “You’ve Gotta Vote for it to Count”, the inspirational “My Personal Journey: Melting in in Mexifornia”, his One Man Performance: “El Ruco Chuco Cholo Pachuco” (which is tailored to the event's needs) and the acclaimed Improvisational Workshops: “Jumpstart your Creativity” and “You’re Not Afraid to Say That”. His newest program is the workshop for kids or youth, “Improv: Self-Esteem, Writing and Public Speaking.” See him this December in the role of "Juan Diego" in the acclaimed Latino Theater Company presentation of "La Virgen de Guadalupe: Dios Inantzin" at Our Lady of Angels Cathedral in downtown Los Angeles.
Jessica Setnick Jessica Setnick Binge Eating Disorder "A Fascinating Interview with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD/LD, Regarding Binge Eating Disorder and Recovery" Jessica Setnick, MS, RD/LD (www.understandingnutrition.com), is a nutrition consultant specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. In addition to her weekly newspaper column, Making Fitness Fit, Jessica works privately with children and adults, and speaks to community and professional groups about identifying, treating and preventing eating disorders. In 2003, Jessica launched EATING DISORDERS BOOT CAMP™, a training workshop for health professionals wanting to move into eating disorders care.
Attallah Shabazz Producer, writer, motivational speaker and the eldest of six daughters born to Malcolm and Dr. Betty Shabazz.
Lady Sala Shabazz Author of The Best of the Little Known Black History Facts, Lady Sala Shabazz is the founder and curator of the Black Inventors Museum, a mobile display of inventions by African-American inventors from the early 1800's to the present day. The museum promotes positive images and self-esteem in both children and adults, and teaches people of all nationalities of the contributions that African-Americans have given the world.
Ilyasah Shabazz Ilyasah Shabazz (pronounced ILL-YAH-SAH SHA-BOZZ) leads a life dedicated to four passions: 1) the continued growth and understanding of her Family Legacy; 2) Education; 3) Government, and 4) the enrichment and balance that Entertainment provides for a full life. Following in the footsteps of her parents, Ilyasah Shabazz is working to convey a message of self-empowerment to future generations. She is currently leading a team of individuals to resurrect the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center at The Audubon, the place of her father’s assassination in 1965. Inspired by her father’s Legacy to appreciate her rich heritage and nurtured by her mother’s unending perseverance and strength, Ilyasah is indeed a compassionate humanitarian. In the field of Education, Ilyasah was led to the post of Assistant Coordinator for the Office of Academic Affairs - City University of New York, where she organized training programs to encourage higher education for inner-city at-risk youth. Her most prized project includes an interactive youth publication entitled, "The Way We Feel." Ilyasah has both tutored and mentored at various academic and lock-up facilities. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Education & Human Resource Development and a Bachelors of Science in Biology. In the area of Government, Ilyasah served on the Executive Youth Board for the City of Mount Vernon, New York and is presently the Director of Cultural Affairs. She further served as an official member of the United States Delegation that accompanied President Bill Clinton on the historic tour of South Africa. Ilyasah has also retraced her father’s footsteps to the Pyramids and Sphinx of Ghizeh in Egypt and explored religious and historical sites in Jordan. Extensive travels to Africa, the "Middle East", Europe, the Caribbean and throughout the United States, inform Ilyasah’s unique brand of teaching about world history and culture. With a diverse career in the Entertainment Industry, Ms. Shabazz believes that entertainment fosters a more balanced and harmonious lifestyle, and can also serve as a powerful tool to reach and teach the young people of the world. She has served as Vice President for SME Entertainment, Director of Operations for KEDAR Entertainment, Coordinator of Promotions & Marketing for Pendulum Records (a Time Warner Division), and Assistant Music Agent for the William Morris Agency. She has had small Acting Roles on ABC Soaps’ All My Children and One Life to Live, and has appeared in Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever. Shabazz also worked for 40 Acres + a Mule Film Works (a Spike Lee company) during the filming of X as an assistant technical advisor and Production Assistant.
Afeni Shakur A member of the Black Panther Party, Afeni Shakur co-founded the National Task Force during the 1970's; an organization encouraging anti-government misconduct lawsuits. The mother of the late Tupac Shakur, Afeni lectures about her life as a Black Panther and many of the other trials and tribulations in what she calls Poetic Healing.
Gene Shalit A veteran of "The Today Show," Gene Shalit is one of the nation's most respected film critics.
Wendy Shalit Wendy Shalit was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Williams College in 1997. Her essays have appeared in Commentary, Slate, the Wall Street Journal and other publications. Her first book, A Return to Modesty: Discovering the Lost Virtue, was published by the Free Press in 1999 and is currently in its 7th printing. Girls Gone Mild is her second book. She is the founder of ModestyZone.net and the group blog ModestlyYours.net, online forums for women who don't have a voice in the mainstream media.
Ntozake Shange Ntozake Shange is a African American playwright, performance artist, and writer who is best-known for her Obie Award winning play for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf. She also wrote Betsey Brown, a novel about an African American girl who runs away from home. Among her honors and awards are fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, and a Pushcart Prize.
Molly Shannon Another Saturday Night Live cast member who has taken her act to the big screen, Molly Shannon is probably best known to TV and film audiences as Mary Katherine Gallagher, the hapless, armpit-sniffing Catholic school girl she originated on SNL and then brought to multiplexes everywhere as the heroine of Superstar. Born in Shaker Heights, a posh suburb of Cleveland, on September 16, 1964, Shannon developed a proclivity for performing at an early age and dreamt of being famous. After receiving a Catholic school education, she earned a B.F.A. in drama from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Circle in the Square Studio. Armed with her diploma, she headed West to L.A., where she proceeded to struggle in relative poverty and almost complete obscurity for the next nine years. Although she occasionally found bit parts in film and on such TV series as Seinfeld, Shannon mainly supported herself with odd jobs and waitressing. Finally, in 1994, she got her big break when she won a spot on Saturday Night Live. After making her debut during the 1995 season, Shannon became exceedingly popular with audiences, thanks to her impersonations of the likes of Monica Lewinsky, and Courtney Love. In 1998, Shannon joined fellow SNL cast members Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan to appear in the disastrous A Night at the Roxbury; the following year, she brought her own alter ego to the screen in Superstar. The film earned drastically mixed reviews, although it did fare somewhat better than any number of other SNL film adaptations. Also in 1999, Shannon played Drew Barrymore's newsroom colleague in Never Been Kissed and had a supporting role alongside Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, and Lisa Kudrow in Analyze This. She subsequently starred alongside Jim Carrey in Ron Howard's 2000 screen adaptation of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
Robin S. Sharma Best selling author The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and professional speaker, Robin S. Sharma will teach you powerful leadership lessons, how to thrive on rapid change, ways to boost your business productivity perfomance and passion. Learn the importance of working with deep commitment and relentless innovation while attaining wisdom for greater personal fulfillment and life balance.
Al Sharpton Reverend Al Sharpton refashioned Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s strategy on non-violent protest into a tactic of urban civil disobedience. He has led countless marches in support of racial justice and peace and is an outspoken advocate for the victims of racial attacks, police brutality and anti-gay violence.
William Shatner Motion picture and television star best know for his role as Captain James Kirk in the “Star Trek” series.
Marlena Shaw Well known jazz singer, Marlena Shaw performs traditional jazz, soul, pop and classic R&B. In 2000, an anthology of her best music was released including "California Soul", "You-Ma Go Away Little Boy" and "Look At Me Look At You." Shaw recorded five albums and several singles for Blue Note and critics compared her singing style to Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington. One of the most charismatic and versatile vocalists on the scene today.
Harry Shearer Harry Shearer, a Los Angeles native, began acting at the age of seven at the suggestion of his piano teacher-turned-agent. He made his film debut in the classic Abbott and Costello Go To Mars and had a small role in the first Cinemascope movie The Robe. When the last days of network radio made way for the early days of live TV, the young thespian appeared often on The Jack Benny Show as well as appearances on GE Theatre , Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and played the role of Eddie Haskell in the pilot episode of Leave It To Beaver. Harry gained national recognition as one of the creators and stars of This Is Spinal Tap, where he portrayed heavy metalist Derek Smalls in the mock rockumentary. Harry was a writer and cast member of Saturday Night Live for two seasons. His on-screen performance as a NASA recruitment official in The Right Stuff shows that he can also support a convincing "establishment" persona as well. Harry's other film work includes Oscar, The Fisher King, Wayne's World II, and Pure Luck. His television work has included Politically Incorrect, Martin Mull's Portrait of a White Marriage, HBO Comedy Hour Live: The Magic of Live, Fernwood 2 Night, Ellen, Friends, Murphy Brown, LA Law and The News Hole for which he just won his second Ace Award for Best Game Show ('95). Harry is now known to a new generation as the voice of Mr. Burns, Smithers and Ned Flanders, among others, on the international hit series The Simpsons, now in its eighth season and recently reunited with Michael McKean and David L. Lander for the 25th anniversary reunion of the classic comedy group The Credibility Gap. Harry has just debuted his new theatrical production, co-written with Tom Leopold and Peter Matz titled J. Edgar!, a dark musical comedy about one of the most powerful men in Twentieth Century America. Also, Harry recorded a two-CD compilation entitled O.J. On Trial: (The Early Years and That Endless Summer), selected excerpts from his nationally-syndicated radio program titled Le Show. Le Show has become a critics' favorite public radio show since its inception 12 years ago. He is currently at work writing an upcoming movie for Showtime entitled Saturday Night Dead, which he will direct next year. Harry is also developing a new computer animated series for HBO.
Harry Shearer Harry Shearer, a Los Angeles native, began acting at the age of seven at the suggestion of his piano teacher-turned-agent. He made his film debut in the classic Abbott and Costello Go To Mars and had a small role in the first Cinemascope movie The Robe. When the last days of network radio made way for the early days of live TV, the young thespian appeared often on The Jack Benny Show as well as appearances on GE Theatre , Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and played the role of Eddie Haskell in the pilot episode of Leave It To Beaver. Harry gained national recognition as one of the creators and stars of This Is Spinal Tap, where he portrayed heavy metalist Derek Smalls in the mock rockumentary. Harry was a writer and cast member of Saturday Night Live for two seasons. His on-screen performance as a NASA recruitment official in The Right Stuff shows that he can also support a convincing "establishment" persona as well. Harry's other film work includes Oscar, The Fisher King, Wayne's World II, and Pure Luck. His television work has included Politically Incorrect, Martin Mull's Portrait of a White Marriage, HBO Comedy Hour Live: The Magic of Live, Fernwood 2 Night, Ellen, Friends, Murphy Brown, LA Law and The News Hole for which he just won his second Ace Award for Best Game Show ('95). Harry is now known to a new generation as the voice of Mr. Burns, Smithers and Ned Flanders, among others, on the international hit series The Simpsons, now in its eighth season and recently reunited with Michael McKean and David L. Lander for the 25th anniversary reunion of the classic comedy group The Credibility Gap. Harry has just debuted his new theatrical production, co-written with Tom Leopold and Peter Matz titled J. Edgar!, a dark musical comedy about one of the most powerful men in Twentieth Century America. Also, Harry recorded a two-CD compilation entitled O.J. On Trial: (The Early Years and That Endless Summer), selected excerpts from his nationally-syndicated radio program titled Le Show. Le Show has become a critics' favorite public radio show since its inception 12 years ago. He is currently at work writing an upcoming movie for Showtime entitled Saturday Night Dead, which he will direct next year. Harry is also developing a new computer animated series for HBO.
Cindy Sheehan Cindy Sheehan who became a prominent American anti-Iraq War activist after the death of her son, Casey Sheehan, during his service in Iraq. She attracted international attention in August 2005 for her extended demonstration at a peace camp outside President George W. Bush's Texas ranch. She is sometimes referred to by the media as the "Peace Mom".
Joanne Shenandoah Award winning Native American singer, songwriter, entertainer and social activist.
Sherri Shepherd Sherri Shepherd is a comedian and actress and is perhaps best known for her roles on the TV shows Less Than Perfect and Everybody Loves Raymond, as well as her extensive work in television commercials. Shepherd has been chosen as the fifth co-host on ABC's The View.
Rondell Sheridan Popular comedian and actor, Rondell Sheridan stars as Andre, the dad in Cousin Skeeter, one of Nickelodeon's greatest successes. Rondell's also the host of the FOX Family channel's highest rated series, Show Me The Funny.
Cosy Sheridan Sheridan is one of the pre-eminent songwriters on the folk scene documenting the lives of modern women. She places the fast-paced culture of 21st century America into a mythic context with insightful, energetic and at times comic effect. Sheridan first appeared on the national folk scene in 1992 when she won the songwriter contests at the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and released her critically acclaimed CD 'Quietly Led' on Waterbug Records. Folk Music Quarterly wrote "When she's accepting her Grammy, we can say we knew her when." Since then she has recorded 5 more CDs on the Waterbug and Wind River/Folk Era labels. In 2003 she created a one-woman show 'The Pomegranate Seed - An Exploration of Appetite, Body Image and Myth in Modern Culture' and released an accompanying CD of the music. The Salt Lake City Tribune described it as "a bold unflinching look at issues affecting womens' lives." New Mexico's arts magazine 'Alibi' called 'The Pomegranate Seed'"Sheridan's soul bled directly to disc." Is Cosy Sheridan "one of the best new singer-songwriters in the United States?" "A Buddhist monk in a 12-step program trapped in the body of a singer-songwriter?" "A very funny and enormously amiable entertainer, with a keen and wicked eye for the excesses of our fast-food, TV-happy and noisome culture?"
Lynn Sherr ABC News correspondent for “20/20.”
Brittini Sherrod Aspiring model Brittini knows how to make an entrance, and she loves being the center of attention. As an only child, she's used to getting what she wants and has no qualms about facing a confrontation head on. Brittini grew up confused about being mixed race but recently started wearing her hair more naturally and is trying to patch things up with her estranged African-American father. A huge flirt who loves to party, Brittini heads to The Real World: Hollywood house with a long distance boyfriend.
Leslie Shields An uplifting and motivational speaker and an expert on career advancement and diversity in the workplace, Leslie Shields is the author of Work, Sister, Work: Why Black Women Can't Get Ahead and What They Can Do About It. She lectures on such topics as Career Planning, The Glass/Concrete Ceilings, Surviving and Thriving in the Workplace, Winning at Work, Workplace Diversity, Sexual Harrassment Prevention and Managing Change.
Mike Shiley Mike Shiley, producer/director of Shidog Films is a photographer, filmmaker and freelance journalist. He has recently returned from two months in Iraq, developing exclusive stories for ABC World News Tonight, Nightline and Good Morning America as well as ABC-TV affiliates KATU-Portland, OR, KMGH-Denver, CO and WFTS Tampa/St. Petersburg FL, international humanitarian aid groups and a variety of online news services. His new film is entitled Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories, an 80-minute documentary that highlights the challenges, opportunities and the inside lives of the Iraqi people and the US soldiers stationed in Iraq. Mike traveled extensively throughout Iraq from the Kurdish controlled region in the North, through the infamous Sunni Triangle in central Iraq and to the sacred Shiite controlled cities in the South. He visited impoverished villages with Western medical teams, went on night patrols along the Syrian border in a tank squadron, flew over the country in a Blackhawk helicopter and walked the streets of Baghdad uncovering the lives of the Iraqi people. Mike literally risked his life every day to bring you this film. Mike has also worked as a freelance photographer for CNN covering the war in Sarajevo, trekked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal and completed a 3,000 mile solo bicycle trip from British Columbia, Canada to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Mike is also an accomplished scuba diver and as a certified Divemaster, he has guided over 250 dives in the Red Sea in Egypt. Mike has produced travel films on Iraq, Nepal, Thailand and Cambodia. He has visited 36 countries and loves meeting people, especially children, from around the world. Mike is 37, single and lives in Portland, Oregon with his dog, Bear.
Marci Shimoff Marci Shimoff Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Program Topics: Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul; Happy for No Reason; The Heart of the Secret; Living with Esteem: Becoming a Peak Performer Marci Shimoff is the woman's face of the biggest self-help book phenomenon in history, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her six bestselling titles in the series have met with stunning success, selling more than 13 million copies worldwide in 33 languages. They have been on the New York Times bestseller list for a total of 108 weeks (#1 for 12 weeks) and have also topped the USA Today and Publishers Weekly lists. Marci is one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time. Her upcoming book, Happy for No Reason, is being published by Simon and Schuster in December 2007. A celebrated transformational leader and one of the nation's leading motivational experts, Marci has inspired millions of people around the world sharing her breakthrough methods for personal fulfillment and professional success. President and co-founder of the Esteem Group, she delivers keynote addresses and seminars on self-esteem, self-empowerment and peak performance to corporations, professional and non-profit organizations, and women's associations. Highly sought after, she is a powerful keynoter who consistently receives rave reviews and standing ovations. She has been a top-rated trainer for numerous Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, General Motors, Sears, Amoco, Western Union, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. A savvy and engaging media personality, Marci has been on more than 500 national and regional television and radio shows. She is prominently featured in the new, full-length movie phenomenon, The Secret. She has been interviewed for over 100 newspaper articles nationwide and her writing has appeared in national women's magazines, including Ladies Home Journal and Woman's World. As an acclaimed authority on success and happiness, Marci is often approached by media for her insights and advice. Marci earned her MBA from UCLA and holds an advanced certificate as a stress management consultant. She is a founding member and on the board of directors of the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of 100 top leaders serving over ten million people in the self-development market.
Walid Shoebat Walid Shoebat as a young man, he became a member of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, and participated in acts of terror and violence against Israel, and was later imprisoned in the Russian Compound, Jerusalem's central prison for incitement and violence against Israel. After his release, he continued his life of violence and rioting in Bethlehem and the Temple Mount. After entering the U.S, he worked as a counselor for the Arab Student Organization at Loop College in Chicago and continued his anti-Israel activities. In 1993, Walid studied the Tanach (Jewish Bible) in a challenge to convert his wife to Islam. Six months later, after intense study, Walid realized that everything he had been taught about Jews was a lie. Convinced he was on the side of evil, he became an advocate for his former enemy. Driven by a deep passion to heal his own soul, and to bring the truth about the Jews and Israel to the world, Walid shed his former life and his work as a software engineer and set out to tirelessly bring the cause of Israel to tens of thousands of people throughout the world: churches and synagogues, civic groups, government leaders and media. Walid has written several online books including "Dear Muslim, Let Me Tell You Why I Believed" and "Israel, And The World's Mock Trial”, where he exposes anti-Semitism and the hatred of Jews in both the Islamic Christian and secular worlds. Walid is an American citizen and lives in the USA with his wife and children, under this assumed name.
Pauly Shore Pauly Shore and the world-famous Comedy Store stages a comeback in TBS's Original Comedy Series, "Minding the Store," which premiered July 17, 2006. TBS is giving down-but-not-out comedian Pauly Shore (Encino Man, Jury Duty) the chance to get his mother's world-famous Comedy Store back on track, while also giving his career a boost, in this new original comedy series. "The Comedy Store is the place where such comedians as Jim Carrey, Richard Pryor and David Letterman got their start, so it seems perfectly fitting for television's very funny network to follow its revival," said Steve Koonin, executive vice president and chief opperating officer of TBS. "The show will blend the comedy on-stage at The Comedy Store with the quirkly personalities and offbeat backstage antics of Pauly Shore and his mother, Comedy Store owner Mitzi Shore." "Minding the Store" opens with Mitzi reluctantly handing over the reins of her legendary Comedy Store to her youngest son Pauly, in the hopes that maybe he can pump some life back into it. With his plans of renovations, new promotions and A-list talent, Pauly's goal of making the comedy club great again proves to be a daunting task, especially since his mom just can't seem to let him take over completely.
Break Show A distinctive American art form with hazy African roots that run deep through the streets of inner cities, Hip Hop defies easy definition. Comprised of five elements - Dance, MC (or rap), DJ, Graffiti, and Fashion - each component is improvised and recombined in a myriad of rhythms and styles so that Hip Hop reinvents itself continually. Though the exact origins of Hip Hop are unclear, dance elements hearken back to an African tradition, involving a variety of footwork patterns, spinning and gymnastic type moves, Hip Hop dancing has been heavily influenced by a number of sources. Some consider James Brown and his 1969 hit: "Get on the Good Foot", one of the starting points. Inspired by his energetic, almost acrobatic dance on stage, many people began dancing on the "Good Foot," often incorporating moves that involved dramatic drops and spins. Martial-arts films, which were extremely popular in the 1970s, contributed some of the more spectacularly muscular and acrobatic elements to this burgeoning urban dance phenomena. The term, "Breakdancing" actually arose with the growing recognition of this art form by the media. The early 80's "battles" between dance crews, attracted the attention of the public and "Breaking" "B-Boy-ing" or "Breakdancing" became associated with other street dance styles such as "Locking" and "Popping". BREAK! The Urban Funk Spectacular traces the history of Hip Hop Dancing over the last thirty years. It is a tribute to this American urban art form. Cast members are supremely talented artists from the world of "Breakdancing", "Locking", "Electric Boogaloo" or "Popping," Power Tumbling, as well as DJ-ing and Bucket Drumming. Many have been featured soloists in performances with such show-business legends as Madonna, Janet Jackson, B2K, 50 Cents, Ringo Star, Whitney Houston, Puff Daddy and Luther Vandross. BREAK! - based in New York City - has received standing ovations across five continents for its sensational show.
Michael Showalter Michael Showalter is a man of many talents. His credits as writer, director, and actor have spanned his ground breaking work as an original member and co-creator of MTV's The State and now Comedy Central's Stella. His work includes the cult classic, summer camp comedy Wet Hot American Summer, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2001, and 2005's The Baxter, which Showalter directed, wrote, and starred in. His resume includes appearances on VH1's I Love The 80's, HBO's Sex and the City, NBC's Law and Order, and feature film credits including Kissing Jessica Stein and M. Night Shyamalan's Signs.
Maria Shriver Well known NBC News correspondent.
Pam Shriver Television color commentator and professional tennis star.
Muriel Siebert Financial expert and first woman to become a member of the New York Stock Exchange.
Robert Siegal New correspondent and host of NPR’s “All Things Considered.”
Bernie Siegel Renowned physician and author of the best-selling books, Love, Medicine and Miracles and Peace, Love and Healing.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler Jamie-Lynn Sigler Star of HBO's smash hit "The Soprano's" As Meadow Soprano on HBO?s blockbuster series The Sopranos, Jamie-Lynn Sigler portrays a smart but emotionally frustrated mob princess. In real life, there is much more to this Jewish Cuban American starlet, and she?s not afraid to communicate her feelings on issues that are important to her. Shortly after being cast in The Sopranos, Sigler began battling an eating disorder that turned her into a shadow of her former self. Jamie?s recovery inspired her to go public in an effort ?to reach young girls and let them know that there is a way out; there is help available.? She is now a spokesperson for the National Eating Disorders Association. Sigler's revealing autobiography, Wise Girl, illustrates both the perks and pressures that have come with overnight fame, and how uncertain times have made her stronger, more confident and able to face life?s challenges. She describes the emotional and physical toll from a vicious bout with Lyme disease, an obsession with her weight that nearly destroyed her career, and the darker side of instant fame. At the podium, Sigler speaks from the heart in a fun, engaging, and illuminating presentation. Her surprising and inspirational story demonstrates that the key to success isn?t just what?s on the outside ? it?s using your brains, going with your gut, and learning from your experiences every day. Sigler's optimistic philosophy is, ?What matters is that you make your life matter. Follow your dreams, challenge the odds, defy your critics, champion a cause, sing out until your voice is heard!? Born with a passion to perform, Long Island native DiScala has been acting and singing since the age of seven. She got her start in New York regional theater, and has since starred in over two dozen theatrical productions. Recently she starred in the touring production of Rodger?s and Hammerstein?s Cinderella, playing the lead opposite Eartha Kitt as her fairy godmother. She is currently making her Broadway debut as Belle in Disney?s Beauty and the Beast. For her work on The Sopranos, Sigler received the 1999 and 2000 Young Star Award for Best Young Actress in a Dramatic Television Series. She lives in New York City
Marvin Silbermintz Marvin Silbermintz is a writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno has been writing for Leno since 1987.
Joan Micklin Silver Filmmaker best known for “Hester Street” and “Crossing Delancey.”
Sarah Silverman From stand-up comedy to film to television, Sarah Silverman has seen her share of success. Last year, Silverman made an impressive splash when the feature length film version of her one-woman show, "Jesus is Magic," directly by Liam Lynch, opened in theaters to rave reviews. Silverman most recently co-starred in the feature film, School For Scoundrels, opposite Billy Bob Thornton and John Heder for the Weinstein Brothers. Prior to the release of Jesus is Magic, Silverman garnered glowing reviews in the documentary feature The Aristocrats, in which she co-starred with 100 of the industry's most prominent comedians. She appeared opposite Jack Black, Mike White and Joan Cusack in Paramount's The School of Rock and has co-starred in a number of films, including the blockbuster There's Something About Mary, The Way of the Gun, Evolution, The Bachelor and Say It Ain't So. On television, Silverman co-starred in the Fox comedy, Greg the Bunny, opposite Eugene Levy and has guest-starred in acclaimed and notable shows such as, The Larry Sanders Show, Seinfeld, Mr. Show and Crank Yankers. Silverman will also return to host the Independent Spirit Awards in February of 2007.
Richard Simmons Exercise guru and television personality.
Russell Simmons Recently, Simmons brought his show Def Poetry to Broadway as a live show, earning awards for the youthful and multicultural cast. Simmons, in partnership with a financial institution, released a line of re-loadable Visa debit cards aimed at consumers who would other wise have problems obtaining a checking/debit account. Simmons has consistently made significant contributions to the contemporary civil rights movement and other social justice efforts. His influence aided get out the vote efforts in the 2004 US presidential election. Simmons, a Vegetarian and Vegan, has also spoken out against cruelty in factory farms and slaughterhouses, and has participated in PETA's campaign against Kentucky Fried Chicken. While he speaks out against cruelty to animals, he does market a line of leather goods. Currently, Simmons is working on a project to fight anti-semitism. Some of the people on this project include Beyonce, Leonardo Dicaprio, and Will Smith. In July 2006, Simmons, in addition to other members of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, was named a Goodwill Ambassador of CISRI-ISP, so-called permanent observer mission to the United Nations. According to the press release, Simmons's appointment will help "launch an awareness campaign utilizing hip-hop as a vehicle to address the problems of war, poverty and HIV/AIDS, in support of the UN Millennium Development Goals as well as the CISRI-ISP fight against severe poverty and malnutrition[2] On August 24, 2006, Simmons will be hosting a reception in support of Republican United States Senate candidate from Maryland, Michael Steele.
Phil Simms A former All-Pro QB for the NY Giants, Simms is the top football analyst for CBS Sports.
David Simon David Simon is a Baltimore-based author, journalist and writer-producer of television specializing in criminal justice and urban issues. Born in Washington, he came north to Baltimore after graduating from the University of Maryland to work as a police reporter at the Baltimore Sun. In 1988, after four years on the crime beat, he took a leave of absence from the newspaper to write "Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets." Published in 1991, the Edgar-award winning account of a year inside the Baltimore Police Department Homicide Unit became the basis for NBCs HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET, which was broadcast from 1993 to 1999. Simon worked as a writer, and later as a producer on the award-winning drama. In 1993, Simon took a second leave from the Baltimore Sun to research and write, "The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood." Published in 1997 and co-authored with Edward Burns, the true account of life in a West Baltimore community dominated by an open-air drug market was named a Notable Book of the Year by the New York Times. Simon then co-wrote and produced THE CORNER as a six-hour miniseries for HBO. That production, which aired in 2000, won an EmmyŽ as the year's best miniseries. Simon and David Mills also won the EmmyŽ for best writing in a movie or miniseries. For his writing on NBCs Homicide, Simon has won the WGA Award for best writing in an episodic drama, as well as the Humanitas Award in the same category. Having left the Baltimore Sun in 1995, Simon continues to work as a freelance journalist and author, writing for publications as varied as the Washington Post, the New Republic and Details magazine.
Devyn Simone Devyn Simone was born on February 6th in 1988 growing up in Kansas City Missouri but now. Devyn Simone was the sole African American and the most entertainment career driven cast member on The Real World Brooklyn. Devyn sent a video of herself online rather than going to an in person casting call after meeting previous Real World cast members hosting a party at her college, The University of South Florida in Tampa Bay. She is often stating, Its easier to get into Heaven than to get with Devyn! Devyn was Miss Missouri Teen 2004 and then won the national title of Miss American Teen 2005. She now has a tea cup yorkie named after her Real World season, Brooklyn. College Lecture Topics Domestic and Sexual Abuse, Female Empowerment, Bringing Your Dreams To Fruition
Carole Simpson Carole Simpson is anchor of "World News Tonight Sunday" and an Emmy Award-winning senior correspondent for ABC News. She reports most frequently on family and social issues for "World News Tonight With Peter Jennings." Her reports have also appeared on "20/20," "Nightline," and other ABC news broadcasts and specials. She is an occasional contributor to "This Week," and she has substituted for Peter Jennings on "World News Tonight." Ms. Simpson joined ABC News from NBC News in 1982. During the 1992 Presidential campaign, Ms. Simpson was moderator of the second Presidential debate in Richmond, Virginia -- the first Presidential debate in history to have a town meeting format. She was one of the reporters on the critically acclaimed documentary, "Black and White America"; and she anchored three hour-long ABC News specials: "The Changing American Family," "Public Schools in Conflict" and "Sex and Violence in Media." In 1990, Ms. Simpson was a member of the "Nightline" team in South Africa. She helped anchor ABC's live coverage of the release of Nelson Mandela from his 27-year imprisonment. While reporting on a victory celebration in Johannesburg, Ms. Simpson was injured during a brief melee between blacks and the South African police. Ms. Simpson has also anchored, live, many major breaking news stories, such as the Persian Gulf War, the Tiananmen Square massacre, the fall of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, and the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill hearings. Ms. Simpson's first assignment for ABC News included coverage of then-Vice President George Bush. She accompanied him on domestic and foreign trips, and on his 1988 Presidential campaign. At NBC News, she covered the U.S. Congress and hosted a women's public affairs program on Washington's NBC-owned station, WRC-TV. Her television broadcasting career began in Chicago at the NBC owned and operated station, WMAQ-TV, where she was a reporter and weekend anchor. Prior to joining NBC News in 1974, she was a journalism instructor at Northwestern University's Medill School. Ms. Simpson's other broadcasting experience includes serving as a commentator for WTTW, Chicago's public television station, as well as reporting and anchoring at WCFL radio and WBBM Radio, the city's all-news station. Earlier, she spent two years as journalism instructor and director of the information bureau at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Ms. Simpson is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a B.A. in journalism. She did graduate work at the University of Iowa. She has received numerous awards for her reporting on social issues, particularly those involving children and families, and for her efforts to improve opportunities for women and minorities in the broadcasting industry. In addition to an Emmy and a duPont-Columbia Award, Ms. Simpson has won the Milestone in Broadcasting award from the National Commission on Working Women, the Turner Broadcasting "Trumpet" Award for Scholastic Achievement, the Leonard Zeidenberg First Amendment Award from the Radio and Television News Director Foundation, the National Organization of Women Legislators National Media Award, was inducted into the University of Iowa Communications Hall of Fame, received the University of Missouri's distinguished journalist award, and a Star award from the American Women in Radio and Television. In 1992, she was named Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists. Currently, Ms. Simpson is chair of the ABC News Women's Advisory Board, Vice Chair of the International Women's Media Foundation, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Commission on Working Women, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF), a member of the National Academy of Sciences' forum on the Future of Children and Families, and a member of the Board of the National Press Foundation.
Allen Sinai Chief global economist at Lehman Brothers and a member of Time magazine’s Board of Economists.
Sinbad Popular comedian and actor.
Sarri Singer Sarri Singer, born in Lakewood, New Jersey, is the daughter of New Jersey State senator, Robert Singer. On June 11, 2003, Sarri was on Bus 14 in Jerusalem when a terrorist dressed as a religious Jew boarded and blew himself up. 16 people were killed, including all those seated around her, and over 100 people were injured. Sarri was hospitalized for two weeks and then returned to New Jersey to be with family. Her story became high profile. She appeared on television and radio interviews and spoke before Congressmen and Senators in Washington, D.C. and politicians in New York and New Jersey. In September 2003 she returned to work in Israel. In June 2004, she accepted a position in New Jersey as Director of One Family Fund's East Coast office. In January 2006, she left her position to pursue other interests. Sarri has addressed audiences throughout the United States, Canada and Israel and continues to share her unique insight into the ongoing struggle for victims of terror in Israel and around the world. Currently the director of One Heart (www.oneheartglobal.org) an organization working with victims of terror world-wide focusing on long term psychological trauma.
Kevin Sites Kevin Sites is re-defining journalism for the digital age. As Yahoo!'s first news correspondent, he is spending a year covering every major global conflict for "Kevin Sites in the Hot Zone" on Yahoo! News. One man. One year. A world of conflict. This project is an audacious attempt to bring the very best traditions of battlefield reportage into the 21st century. By combining Sites' remarkable skills as a solo journalist ("SoJo") with Yahoo!'s global reach, 400 million Internet users around the world have instantaneous access to eye-witness reporting of some of our planet's most ferocious and intractable conflicts. The project has generated widespread publicity and discussion, and has cemented Sites' place as one of the rising stars of American journalism. Sites is a highly respected war correspondent. He has spent the past five years covering global war and disaster for several national networks. He is a pioneer of solo journalism, in which he works completely alone, carrying a backpack of portable digital technology to shoot, write, edit, and transmit multimedia reports. In November 2004, as an NBC News correspondent, he filmed and reported on one of the defining moments of the current Iraqi war when he videotaped a U.S. Marine shooting a wounded Iraqi insurgent in a Fallujah mosque. The story turned Sites into a flashpoint of pro- and anti-war controversy, and he was both praised as a journalist willing to reveal the harsh realities of war and vilified as a traitor to both the Marine unit in which he was embedded and to his country. His innovative approach to his work can be seen on his award-winning war blog, www.kevinsites.net. In 2004, Sites was honored with the Payne Award for ethics in journalism for both his television and Web coverage of the mosque shooting. He garnered an Emmy nomination for the same story. Recently, Wired magazine named Sites as the recipient of their RAVE Award—the first ever for blogging. Sites is a former university lecturer who is frequently invited to speak at many national and international media forums, including London's famous "Frontline Club," which supports independent war correspondents. He is also a regular speaker at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, as wells as the Arab American Media Forum, sponsored by Aspen Institute.
Barbara Sizemore Highly respected educator, Barbara Sizemore was the former Superintendent of Schools of the District of Columbia. She addresses such topics as "The Racial Crisis in American Education;" and "Cultural Pluralism in Education."
Jane Skinner Jane Skinner is a daytime news presenter on Fox News Channel, usually providing Fox News Live headline updates at the top and bottom of each hour on weekdays. She also contributes to The Big Story with John Gibson and a segment during Studio B called "Skinnerville." Skinner joined Fox News as a general reporter from WNBC-TV in New York City. Previous to that she worked at WITI in Milwaukee. She has also been a general assignment reporter for KMOV in St. Louis and WCSH in Portland, Maine. Skinner began her career as a political correspondent for KBJR in Duluth, Minnesota.
Rodney Slater Rodney Slater was President Clinton's Secretary of Transportation and prior to that was the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.
Curtis Sliwa Over the past three decades, Curtis Sliwa's programs and initiatives have been recognized by Presidents and Prime Ministers, Governors, Senators and Mayors, as well as by leading businessmen, veterans groups and many other associations. more Curtis speaks often now to groups about the power of one, the importance of volunteer service, and rolemodelling. Public safety entities, which years ago rejected him, are now seeking his assistance. Other volunteer organizations seek his help in perfecting their recruitment and retention techniques. Curtis continues to implement and enhance programs of personal, neighborhood, cyberspace and educational safety. While the street patrol component continues to thrive, his ultimate objective is to provide viable solutions to educational and classroom safety challenges. With Curtis at the helm, The Guardian Angels has evolved into a renowned organization focused on their groundbreaking work in developing curriculums to address the critical issues that threaten safe and effective education. Sliwa is now the co-host, with Ron Kuby, of the "Curtis and Kuby in the Morning" program aired weekdays from 5 A.M. to 10 A.M. on WABC. Sliwa and Kuby also co-hosted a television version of "Curtis & Kuby" on MSNBC in the afternoons for a time in 2002-2003. The "Curtis and Kuby" radio show has won many broadcasting awards and is produced by Frank Morano.
Barry Slotnick Well known criminal lawyer and defense attorney.
Sherrod Small Born and raised by his mother and two sisters in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York, Sherrod Small is one of the top stand-up comics coming out of New York City today, appearing at clubs and colleges across the nation. With his witty commentary on politics, culture and city life, Small consistently receives rave reviews for keeping audiences entertained with his remarkable comedic talent and improvisation. His comedy has been quoted in The New York Times and on Fox News. Sherrod currently stars on VH1's popular new show Best Week Ever and AMC's FilmFakers and regularly appears as a guest on NBC's Today show, Fox's The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet and Fox News's Red Eye. He recently performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live and previously appeared on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and NBC's "Showtime at the Apollo", and has written for and performed on Comedy Central's "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn". Sherrod also appeared in Jerry Seinfeld's film "Comedian". In the past he has performed on the Emmy Award winning "Chris Rock Show" on HBO and starred in several prominent television commercials, including the well-known Southwest Airlines commercial "Concert". He has also made several appearances in segments on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". Sherrod has been featured on various television programs such as "Hard Copy" and "20/20" "Comedians Under Cover", as well as on numerous radio shows including "Radio Chick", "The Scott & Sid Morning Show", "Raw... [MORE] Born and raised by his mother and two sisters in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York, Sherrod Small is one of the top stand-up comics coming out of New York City today, appearing at clubs and colleges across the nation. With his witty commentary on politics, culture and city life, Small consistently receives rave reviews for keeping audiences entertained with his remarkable comedic talent and improvisation. His comedy has been quoted in The New York Times and on Fox News. Sherrod currently stars on VH1's popular new show "Best Week Ever" and AMC's "FilmFakers" and regularly appears as a guest on NBC's "Today" show, Fox's "The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet" and Fox News's "Red Eye". He recently performed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and previously appeared on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and NBC's "Showtime at the Apollo", and has written for and performed on Comedy Central's "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn". Sherrod also appeared in Jerry Seinfeld's film "Comedian". In the past he has performed on the Emmy Award winning "Chris Rock Show" on HBO and starred in several prominent television commercials, including the well-known Southwest Airlines commercial "Concert". He has also made several appearances in segments on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". Sherrod has been featured on various television programs such as "Hard Copy" and "20/20" "Comedians Under Cover", as well as on numerous radio shows including "Radio Chick", "The Scott & Sid Morning Show", "Raw Dog" and "Maxim Radio". Internationally he has participated in the Comedy Caf� European Lucky Strike Tour and The Comedy Factory Tour in Amsterdam, culminating with a featured stand-up spot on The Comedy Factory television show. Sherrod has toured the U.S. entertaining thousands of college students with both the New York Comedy Film Festival Tour and the Burly Bear Network Comedy World College Tour and continues to perform for universities and corporate events across the nation. In 2002 he was selected to perform at the prestigious HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, and starred in the VH-1 pilot "Unhappy Hour" with Dr. Joyce Brothers and "Watercooler" with John Henson.
Eleanor Smeal Feminist, social activist and former president of the National Organization for Women.
Jane Smiley Over her 20-year career, Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley has authored many novels, two of which were made into movies, A Thousand Acres and The Secret Lives of Dentists. However, despite her wildly successful career, her impulse to write faltered in the weeks after 9/11. That is when she approached the medium from the reader’s angle: She read 100 novels, ancient and new, from classics to little-known gems. TALKING POINTS: Smiley discusses the pleasure of reading; why a novel succeeds, or doesn't; and how the form has changed over time. She delves into the character of the novelist, and reveals how her favorites books have affected her own life. Smiley takes us deep into the process of writing, sharing the secrets of her own habits, and her theories of creativity.
Tavis Smiley Host of PBSs Tavis Smiley Show and popular voice on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Tavis Smiley is also the author of six books, including the acclaimed Hard Left: Straight Talk About the Wrongs of the Right and the autobiographical What I know for Sure: My Story of Growing Up in America. He is founder of a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage, empower, and enlighten black youth, and is a correspondent and regular contributor to ABC News. Smiley discusses current events from a perspective not often heard in the media, and speaks about everything from politics to sports to education and the need for cultural and racial harmony. He also offers insight into some of the unique figures he has interviewed, including Fidel Castro, Pope John Paul II, and the recording artist Prince.
Adam Smith Financial guru and host of “Adam Smith’s Money World.”
Hedrick Smith Pulitzer prize winning journalist and best selling author of such books as Rethinking America, The Power Game and The New Russians.
Joshua Smith Leading Black entrepreneur and education advocate, Joshua Smith is Chairman and CEO of Maxima, a highly successful computer systems firm. A self-made millionaire, he shares his search for excellence in a powerful motivational lecture.
Dean Smith Basketball legend, Dean Smith was the long time head basketball coach at the University of North Carolina.
Jada Pinkett Smith Well known actress. Ebony magazine has named her as one of "The 55 Most Beautiful People of the year 2000.
Steve Smith Smith's drumming, while always decidedly modern, can best be described as a style that embodies the history of American music. His original love of rudimental parade drumming is evident in his intricate solos. Likewise, his command of jazz, from New Orleans music, swing, bebop, avant-garde to fusion, is applied with his powerful rock drumming sensibilities and allows him to push the boundaries of all styles to new heights. His musical focus, along with his Vital Information group, is committed to the exploration of improvised music in the uniquely American vein, incorporating styles as diverse as Blues, Jazz, R&B, Funk, Cajun and Pop. In 1998, Smith began producing and playing on a series of driving electric jazz albums for the Tone Center label with a revolving cast of talented players such as Frank Gambale, Stu Hamm, Tom Coster, Larry Coryell, Jerry Goodman, Howard Levy, Steve Marcus, Scott Henderson and Victor Wooten to name a few. In 2001 Modern Drummer Magazine named Steve as one of the Top 25 Drummer of All Time, in 2002 he as voted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame and finally in 2003 his Hudson Music DVD "Steve Smith Drumset Technique - History of the U.S. Beat" was voted #1 Educational DVD of 2003. Also in 2003 Steve Smith and Buddy's Buddies -- the Buddy Rich alumni quintet -- released two CDs on the Tone Center label that were record live at the famous London jazz club Ronnie Scott's; "Very Live at Ronnie Scott's Set One" and "Very Live at Ronnie Scott's Set Two." Steve Smith play Sonor drums, Zildjian cymbals, Vic Firth "Steve Smith" Signature Sticks, Remo Drum Heads, DW Bass Drum Pedals, and puts them all in Porcaro Cases.
Barbara Smith Barbara Smith is best known for her innovating work as a critic, author, activist and lecturer. She was among the first to define an African American woman's literary tradition and to build Black women's studies and Black Feminism in the U.S. She is also the co-author of Yours in Struggle: Three Feminist Perspestives on Anti-Semitism and Racism. Smith is a general editor of the Reader's Companion to U.S. Women's History. A collection of her essays, The Truth That Never Hurts: Writings on Race Gender, and Freedom was published in 1998.
B. Smith TV personality, restauranteur and author, B. Smith is the host of "B. Smith With Style", a half-hour nationally syndicated television series that is now in its fourth season and currently airs in 207 markets nationwide and 22 countries. In addition to hosting her own show, Barbara has created a new lifestyle magazine entitled B. Smith Style. Smith also the owner of three successful B. Smith Restaurants in New York and Washington D.C. She is the author of B. Smith's Entertaining and Cooking for Friends and B. Smith: Rituals and Celebrations. She was the first African-American woman to grace the cover of Mademoiselle and has appeared on five Essence and Ebony covers.
Kemba Smith Remarkable story of triumph and determination. Smith who was sentenced in 1994 to more than two decades in federal prison on a first-time drug conviction is a single mother, advocate, public speaker, law student and author. When a judge sentenced Smith to prison for alleged involvement in a crack cocaine ring, she was a young college student at Hampton University in Virginia. She fell in with the wrong crowd and became involved with a major figure in a $4 million drug ring. Enduring years of physical and emotional abuse, Smith ended the relationship. But she was sentenced to prison for being closely involved with the man. After serving 6 1/2 years, Smith regained her freedom after President Clinton granted her clemency in December of 2000. Her predicament forced the nation to focus on drug enforcement policies and mandatory sentencing for drug offenses. Smith has since graduated from Virginia Union University and attends law school at Howard University. She started the Kemba Smith Foundation that works to inspire and uplift young people as well as educate them about injustices within the criminal justice system. Smith has spoken at more than 30 colleges and universities. Having already received numerous honors and awards for her activism, she continues to speak on topics that she feels are important to the nation.
Stephen A. Smith Stephen A. Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer joined ESPN as an NBA analyst in October of 2003. Smith hosts Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith, a 60-minute daily dose of sports news, opinions, issues and headlines, which premiered August 1, 2005 and is televised each weekday at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Since April, Smith has also hosted The Stephen A. Smith Show weekdays from 12-2 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1050 in New York City. Additionally, Smith serves as an analyst on the NBA Shootaround pre-game show, update segments and at halftime, as well as between games of Friday night doubleheaders. Smith regularly appears each Tuesday throughout the NBA season on ESPN2s NBA Nation (formerly NBA Fastbreak Tuesday), the unique weekly 90-minute program featuring NBA highlights and analysis along with live cut-ins to games, and he contributes to ESPN2s NBA Fastbreak, a five-night-per-week recap of the NBA generally aired at midnight, as well as SportsCenter and other studio shows and ESPN Radio. Smith has been a sports writer at the Philadelphia Inquirer since 1994. After first serving as a general sports writer, he has covered the 76ers and been the paper’s NBA columnist before becoming a general sports columnist in 2003. Previously, he covered news and sports at the New York Daily News (1993 – 1994) and worked at the Greensboro News and Record (1992 – 1993) and the Winston-Salem Journal (1991 – 1992). Since 1999, he has also been active in television and radio, primarily in Philadelphia, but also on Fox Sports Net, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports Radio and CNN/SI, in addition to appearances on ESPN Radio.
Owen Smith Owen Smith - clearly a rarity on the college and entertainment scene. He is the definitive balance, proving relevance can be hip. Surely the freshest talent in America, as evidenced by his mass audience appeal on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, NBC's Friday Night, CBS's Star Search, and the highlight of the Montral Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. For a comedian who not only makes you laugh but also makes you feel equally relevant with his observations of humanity...two words - Owen Smith. "Owen Smith is on the brink of super stardom..." - some newspaper said this - "Not since Bill Cosby has a comic been able to blend real-life experience with comedic perspective..." - my manager said this one - "Owen Smith makes you laugh by exposing his own life to show the universal humor that runs through us all..." - a friend said this after finally seeing my show - "What I like about you is that you were funny without having to be vulgar." - some guy said this to me after my show - "Owen Smith is meticulous, deliberate, and definitive in delivering a superior product..." - my big brother said this one -
Alex Smith Alex Smith from the Real World Denver. Alex Smith born and raised in Houston, Texas but lives in the Phoenix Arizona area where he attends Arizona State University. Alex originally attended the University of South Dakota for 2 years while participating on the swim then before transferring to Arizona State to continue swimming. In the 2005-2006 season he had the third best time for the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, & 100 backstroke. Alex is the laid back "player" and the youngest cast member on the Real World Denver and shows his carefree attitude and love of hooking up throughout the season. Alex from the Real World Denver attended the casting call while he was attending Arizona State University as it was no surprise to people that know him that he was chosen. Alex wants to bring his sense of fun and excitement to your event. Alex would be great for college speaking engagements to talk about relationships, college athletics, & conflict resolution.
Emmitt Smith Emmitt Smith is a former football player, who played for the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals. Smith is a three time Super Bowl champion and the NFL's all time rushing leader, a record formerly held by his childhood hero Walter Payton. He passed Payton in a home game against Seattle on October 27, 2002. He is the only running back to ever have won a Super Bowl championship, the NFL Most Valuable Player award, the NFL rushing crown, and the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award all in the same season (1993).
Coral Smith Coral Smith, 28, was born on January 19 1979 and resides in the Bay Area. Coral Smith was known as the woman that speaks her mind and does not take anyones BS while on Real World New York and challenges. Real World New York was season 10 on MTV airing in 2001. Coral of The Real World has been on many MTV Real World Road Rules challenges, including in 1998 the Battle of the Seasons, in 2003 Battle of the Sexes and the Gauntlet, in 2004 the Inferno and Battle of the Sexes 2, the Inferno 2 and the Gauntlet 2 in 2005, as of late the Fresh Meat challenge in 2006. Coral Smith would be great for speaking on race relations/diversity/poverty/confrontation at college lectures.
Harry Smith Harry Smith has been an anchor of The Early Show since October 2002. He also hosts a daily radio news and analysis feature, "Just a Minute," on the CBS News Radio Network. He serves as substitute anchor and occasional correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning and anchored and contributed to CBS News documentaries, as well as to 48 Hours. Smith has interviewed many newsmakers, including former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, first lady Laura Bush, Sen. John McCain, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, as well as celebrities and sports figures including Madonna, Lauren Bacall, Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow and seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, among many others. Most recently, Smith has reported extensively from the Gulf Coast region, covering the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. He was the first network morning anchor on the ground after Hurricane Katrina, and has made five trips to the region. Smith anchored The Early Show from London in July 2005, covering the aftermath of the London terrorist attacks. He also anchored The Early Show’s week-long coverage from Rome for the funeral of Pope John Paul II in April 2005. He also reported extensively on Campaign '04, including anchoring from several major primaries and the Republican National Convention in New York City. Smith conducted an exclusive one-on-one interview with then-Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry the day before Election Day 2004. In January 2005, he anchored from Sri Lanka covering the aftermath of the tsunami. Smith also reported from Simi Valley, Calif., covering the events and ceremonies of former President Ronald Reagan’s funeral. In February 2003, Smith reported from Baghdad and Kuwait on the eve of the war with Iraq. He was also the first network anchor to conduct an interview with Ed Smart after his missing daughter, Elizabeth, was found. For three years, Smith has hosted the annual "Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular," which is broadcast live on CBS each year from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston on July 4. Smith first worked for CBS News for 13 years as an anchor, correspondent and featured contributor for various broadcasts. He was a regular contributor to the CBS Evening News, where his "Travels with Harry" offered a weekly report on unique American people and places.
Yeardley Smith Yeardley Smith few might recognize her face, actress Yeardley Smith was known the world over as soon as she opened her mouth. As the voice of one of television’s most beloved characters, Lisa Simpson, on the groundbreaking comedy, “The Simpsons” (Fox, 1989- ), Smith became part of a pop-culture institution. The daughter of famed Washington Post obituaries editor, Joseph Yeardley Smith, Martha Maria Yeardley Smith was born July 3, 1964 in Paris, France. Immigrating to the U.S. two years later, she was raised in the nation’s capital, where her father worked. There, Smith grew up a shy, introverted child. Finding herself drawn to performing in her early teens, Smith landed an apprenticeship at the renowned Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. after high school, before heading off to New York to seek her fortune. In 1984, Smith made her professional debut on Broadway as Debbie Reynolds’s understudy in Tom Stoppard's "The Real Thing."Throughout her career, however, Smith never strayed far from her day job. In her career-defining role as the sax-playing Lisa Simpson, Smith became a part of television-history when “The Simpsons” became the longest-running sitcom in American TV history. In the mid-2000’s, the popularity of “The Simpsons” was still sufficiently high enough that rumors of a Simpsons feature film went into overdrive.
Dr. Ian Smith Dr. Ian Smith is currently the medical/diet expert on VH1s highly rated Celebrity Fit Club, host of Meet the Faith on BET, and the creator and founder of The 50 Million Pound Challenge. Dr. Smith is also the host of his own nationally syndicated radio show HealthWatch on American Urban Radio Networks. He is the former medical correspondent for NBC News network and for NewsChannel 4 where he filed reports for NBCs "Nightly News" and the "Today" show as well as WNBC's various news broadcasts. He has appeared extensively on various broadcasts including The View, The Tyra Banks Show, Larry King Live, and Anderson Cooper 3600. He has written for various publications including Time, Newsweek, Mens Health, and the New York Daily News, and has been featured in several other publications including, People, Essence, Ebony, Cosmopolitan, and University of Chicago Medicine on the Midway. Dr. Smith's work has been honored by several organizations, including the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his coverage on the momentous events beginning on Sept. 11, 2001. Dr. Smith is very active in charitable causes, serving on several boards including the New York City Mission Society, American Council on Exercise, and the New York Council for the Humanities. Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard College with an AB and received a masters in science education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed the last two years of his medical education and graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Smith is also the author of five books, the #1 New York Times Bestseller Extreme Fat Smash Diet, the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Fat Smash Diet, the critically acclaimed The Blackbird Papers (2005 BCALA fiction Honor Book Award winner), Dr. Ian Smith's Guide to Medical Websites, and The Take-Control Diet. He is currently at work on his second novel
Richard Norton Smith Richard Norton Smith is a celebrated historian and author, and ABC News presidential historian. His numerous books have received critical acclaim, with his 1997 biography, The Colonel: The Life and Legend of Robert R. McCormick, winning the prestigious Goldsmith Prize from Harvard Universitys John F. Kennedy School of Government . Richard Norton Smith has served as the director of the Hoover, Eisenhower, Reagan, and Ford presidential museums. He has also been a prolific political speech writer, working for both Presidents Reagan and Ford. His in-depth knowledge of the presidency and American history make Richard Norton Smith a sought-after source for analysis of history and predictions for the future of the United States. Using historical examples and his viewpoints on history, he shows it to be a living, breathing entity, bringing it to new life, and showcasing the excitement of the last few hundred years
Jimmy Smits Well known Hispanic actor who starred for many years in the hit television series, "L.A. Law." Smits also starred in the television series, "NYPD Blue."
Smothers Brothers Popular comedy team.
Mallory Snyder Mallory Snyder from MTV Real World Paris. She was known as the beautiful sporty girl with great innocence from the Real World Paris. Real World Paris was season 13 on MTV airing in late 2003. Mallory of Real World Paris has been on one of the MTV Real World Road Rules challenges, in 2004 she was on the Inferno. Mallory Snyder has been modeling for Abercrombie & Fitch, JCrew, SELF, and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2005 & 2006.
Gary Snyder Gary Snyder has worked as a logger, a trail-crew member, and a seaman on a Pacific tanker. Snyder has won numerous literary prizes, including a Guggenheim fellowship and the Pulitzer Prize. Snyder thinks of himself as a "holistic" poet, and blends his interest in the environment, Zen Buddhism and nature into his work. He is often described as the "laureate of deep ecology," and his image has even appeared on a U.S. postage stamp. The "eco-poet" will speak about the evolution of our society and public policy regarding the environment over the last half century. Snyder will also read poetry from his latest collection, Danger on Peaks.
Nancy Snydermann, MD ABC medical correspondent for “Good Morning America.”
Joseph Sobran Senior editor of National Review magazine and a leading conservative spokesman.
Rebecca Solnit Rebecca Solnit is a writer whose work focuses on issues of environment, landscape, and place. She is the author of numerous books, including the critically acclaimed Wanderlust: A History of Walking and As Eve Said to the Serpent: On Landscape, Gender, and Art, which was nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism.
Kira Soltanovich Kira Soltanovich was born in the former Soviet Union, and raised by immigrant parents in San Fransisco. She has kept audiences laughing throughout standup comedy, sketch, hidden camera and improv. You might have seen her on Girls Behaving Badly, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno or Comedy Central's Laugh Riots. Kira has also spent time entertaining troops across the world.
Suzanne Somers Well known actress, entertainer, and anti-drug and alcohol activist.
Cristina Hoff Sommers Best selling author of The War Against Boys; Who Stole Feminism, How Women Have Betrayed Women, Christina Hoff Sommers speaks about the women's movement, ethics and moral education and the differences in the education of boys and girls in our schools.
Michael Sorrentino An American reality TV star, Michael Sorrentino earned fame by appearing on the MTV show "Jersey Shore."
Jose Sorzano One of the highest ranking Hispanic Americans in the Reagan Administration, Jose Sorzano served as America's number two diplomat at the U.N. and then as senior director of the National Security Council for Latin America. From his White House office, Sorzano worked on policy issues such as the Contras, Panamanian drug trafficking, and other issues affecting United States-Latin American relations.
Juan Sosa An authority on public policy, politics, foreign policy and economic matters in Latin America, Juan Sosa served as the Panamanian Ambassador to the U.S. during the democratic administration of the then president of Panama, Eric Delvalle. Topics: Hispanics and the American Dream; Latin American Issues as they Affect U.S. Policies.
Lionel Sosa Leading Latino entrepreneur and founder of the largest Hispanic advertising agency in the United States. Lionel Sosa is the author of The Americano Dream: Everything You Need to Know to Become a Successful Latino Entrepreneur in an Anglo Business World.
Sister Souljah Rapper, organizer, activist, lecturer, and creator of the epic album, "360 Degrees of Power," Sister Souljah has lectured all over the world. In the United States, she has stirred audiences from Harvard to Howard to UCLA. She is the author of No Disrespect.
Thomas Sowell A leading conservative intellectual; and economist. He is the author of such books as, Race and Culture: A World View; Ethnic America; The Economics and Politics of Peace; and Civil Rights: Rhetoric or Reality.
David Spade David Spade joined "Saturday Night Live" in 1990 as a regular cast member and writer. In 1995, after many of the cast left, Spade stayed to help in the transition with the new cast. Spade returned to host an episode in 1998 and another in 2005. Spade also has a successful movie career highlighted by his work with fellow "Saturday Night Live" cast member, the late Chris Farley. His more recent movies include "Joe Dirt", "Grandma's Boy", and "Dickie Roberts Former Child Star". He also played roles in the popular television series, "Just Shoot Me", "Beavis and Butthead", and "8 Simple Rules". David Spade received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, September 5, 2003. The star is located at 7018 Hollywood Blvd. Currently, David Spade is the host of a new Comedy Central show, "The Showbiz Show with David Spade". On the show, he makes fun of Hollywood and celebrities similar to his old "Hollywood Minute" segment on "Saturday Night Live".
Hal Sparks A native of Peak's Mill, Kentucky, Hal Sparks began his professional career as a member of the famed Second City Troupe. His quick wit and affable personality earned him the title of "Funniest Teenager In Chicago" by the Chicago Sun Times in 1987. After a successful run with Second City, Sparks moved to Los Angeles and immediately began performing at numerous comedy clubs including The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and The Ice House, as well as at Comic Relief's American Comedy Festival. Sparks was the host of the Emmy-award winning "Talk Soup" on E! Entertainment Television. For five seasons, Sparks co-starred as Michael on the hit Showtime series "Queer As Folk," based on the controversial and critically acclaimed British series. In 2006, Sparks hosted the WB reality series "Survival Of the Richest," and is one of the stars of the VH1 hit pop culture series "I Love The 90's," "I Love The 80's," "The 80's Strike Back" and "I Love The 70's." He also co-starred in the Showtime Original feature "Bleacher Bums," adapted from the critically acclaimed play of the same name. In 2004 Sparks appeared in the box office hit "Spiderman 2." He also co-starred in the 20th Century Fox comedy, "Dude, Where's My Car?," "Dickie Roberts, Former Child Star" and "Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town" with Billy Bob Thorton. Sparks also provided the voices for two animal characters, a bee and a fish, in the 20th Century Fox film "Dr. Dolittle 2." His numerous television appearances include "The Tonight Show," "Larry King Live," "Charlie Rose," "Good Morning America," "The View," "Politically Incorrect," MTV, "The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn," and "Hollywood Squares." Hal is an accomplished singer/songwriter and an expert in the martial arts with 20 years experience in Shaolin kung fu, Wushu and Karate.
Chris Spencer Chris Spencer is a versatile comedian and actor with irrepressible flair and commitment to his art. The Los Angeles native began his acting career at age six, starring in a national television commercial for Mattel's "Tuff Stuff" toys. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from University of California, Los Angeles, but decided to continue with his real love – performing. Chris Spencer Chris Spencer Chris Spencer co-starred on the television series "Soul Food," and had recurring roles on "The Jamie Foxx Show" and "In Living Color." He has guest-starred on "The Chris Rock Show," "The District" and "Rude Awakenings." He claims to be "almost famous" thanks to his role as the first host of the late-night talk show "Vibe." He brings all of his experiences "with crazy women" to play Devon on NBC/Bravo's hit "Significant Others." His feature film credits include "Two Can Play That Game," "The Sixth Man," "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood" and "Sin." Chris Spencer has appeared in more than 30 commercials. He hosts "Chocolate Sundaes," one of Los Angeles' hottest comedy shows and a collaboration with his childhood friend and executive producer Leland "Pookey" Wigington. The name of the show represents their philosophy of diversity – the mixture of many ingredients needed for a chocolate sundae. It illustrates the variety of races and cultures seen in the show and in the audience. Comedians, such as Cedric the Entertainer, Chris Tucker, Mike Epps and Jay Mohr frequent the stage with Chris Spencer during the popular show at Hollywood's Laugh Factory. Spencer's stand-up comedy has also been featured on such shows as "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and BET's "Club Comic View." In addition to being an actor and comedian, Chris Spencer is also an accomplished writer. His writing credits include the popular book "150 Ways to Tell if You're Ghetto," the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, the 2003 ESPY Awards, and the popular comedy specials "Jamie Foxx Unleashed – Lost, Stolen and Leaked!" and "Jamie Foxx: I Might Need Security."
Art Spiegelman Art Spiegelman has almost single-handedly brought comic books out of the toy closet and onto the literature shelves. In 1992 he won the Pulitzer Prize for his masterful Holocaust narrative Maus — which portrayed Jews as mice and Nazis as cats. Maus II continued the remarkable story of his parents’ survival of the Nazi regime and their lives later in America. His comics are best known for their shifting graphic styles, their formal complexity, and controversial content. In his lecture “Comix 101.1" Spiegelman takes his audience on a chronological tour of the evolution of comics, all the while explaining the value of this medium and why it should not be ignored. He believes that in our post-literate culture the importance of the comic is on the rise, for “comics echo the way the brain works." Having rejected his parents aspirations for him to become a dentist, Art Spiegelman studied cartooning in high school and began drawing professionally at age 16. He went on to study art and philosophy at Harpur College before becoming part of the underground comics movement. As creative consultant for Topps Bubble Gum Co. from 1965-1987, Spiegelman designed Wacky Packages, Garbage Pail Kids and other novelty items, and taught history and aesthetics of comics at the School for Visual Arts in New York from 1979-1986. In 1980, Spiegelman founded RAW, the acclaimed avant-garde comics magazine, with his wife, Françoise Mouly. They've more recently co-edited Little Lit, a series of three comics anthologies for children published by HarperCollins ("Comics-They're not just for Grown-ups Anymore"). In 1997 Spiegelman created a picture book for young children called Open Me… I’m A Dog with the same publisher. His work has been published in many periodicals, including The New Yorker, where he was a staff artist and writer from 1993-2003. A collection of his New Yorker work is soon to be published by Pantheon, who also published his illustrated version of the 1928 lost classic, The Wild Party, by Joseph Moncure March. In 2004 he completed a two-year cycle of broadsheet-sized color comics pages, In the Shadow of No Towers, first published in a number of European newspapers and magazines including Die Zeit and The London Review of Books. A book version of these highly political works was published by Pantheon in the United States, appeared on many national bestseller lists, and was selected by The New York Times Book Review as one of the 100 Notable Books of 2004. Spiegelman is working on a comix format memoir, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Nerd, which will incorporate a reprinting of his most significant underground comix work, as well as a forthcoming anniversary edition of Maus, entitled Meta Maus.A major exhibition of his work has been arranged by Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, as part of the "15 Masters of 20th Century Comics" exhibit (November 2005). In his spare time he's working on the libretto and the sets for a music-theater piece about the rise and fall of comic books entitled “Drawn to Death: A Three Panel Opera" with composer Phillip Johnston, to be produced with The Improbable Theater company in 2007. In 2005, Art Spiegelman was made a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France.
Brent Spiner Popular actor best known as the robot, Data, in “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”In 1997, Spiner returned to the Broadway stage, playing the leading role of John Adams in the Roundabout Theatre Company revival of the musical 1776. His performance met with generally positive reviews, and the production was nominated for a Tony Award. An audio recording was released of the revival score. In 2004, Spiner returned to the world of Star Trek when he appeared as Dr. Arik Soong, an ancestor of Data's creator Dr. Noonien Soong, whom he'd also played, in a three-episode story arc of Star Trek: Enterprise in "Borderland", "Cold Station 12", and "The Augments". He also briefly reprised the role of Data for the series, providing a voice-only cameo in the Enterprise finale, "These Are the Voyages...". Spiner also cameo'd in Joey playing himself. He had also guest-starred in Friends as the man who interviews Rachel for Gucci. In 2005, Spiner began a role in a short-lived science-fiction television series, Threshold, that was cancelled on November 23, 2005.
Akuyoe... Spirit Awakening Akuyoe presents her critically acclaimed one-woman play, "Spirit Awakening" with poetry, monologues and music. In the play, Akuyoe assumes multiple roles representing different perspectives in her life decisions which begins in Africa and concludes in America. It is a search for roots that go far deeper than ancestry. "Spirit Awakening" is Akuyoe's archetypal journey in search for self. Akuyoe can now be seen co-starring in the hit movie, American Pie.
Mark Spitz Champion swimmer, seven-time Olympic gold medal winner and motivational speaker.
Henry Rollins... Spoken Word For almost two decades, Henry Rollins has been doing talking/stand-up shows internationally. He tours with his hard-rock group, Rollins Band, and is a Grammy Award-winner for Best Spoken Word Performance. The former frontman of legendary Californian band Black Flag, he is the author of Smile You're Traveling (Black Coffee Blues Part 3). Rollins has written articles for Spin and Details; published numerous books under his own imprint, 2-13-61 Publications; and done EPKs for Black Sabbath, Wayne Kramer and Jerry Lee Lewis. Singer, songwriter, MTV darling, actor, monologist and writer, Henry Rollins has been making edgy, humorous observations on a variety of topics for almost two decades at his international talking/stand-up shows. He also tours with his hard-rock group, Rollins Band, whose albums include Weight (which went Gold and featured the hit single "Liar") and Get Some Go Again. A Grammy Award-winner for Best Spoken Word Performance for his album Get in the Van, he is the former frontman of legendary Californian band Black Flag and has written articles for Spin and Details. A real Renaissance man, he has done EPKs for Black Sabbath, Wayne Kramer and Jerry Lee Lewis; is the host of the Fox TV suspense series Night Visions, which features stars such as Bridget Fonda and Brian Dennehy; played at Woodstock '94; and has hosted VH1's The List. A culture icon in all facets of media, he acted in the movies Heat with Al Pacino, Frost with Michael Keaton, Lost Highway, The Chase with Charlie Sheen and Johnny Mnemonic with Keanu Reeves. Rollins has appeared in ads for Macintosh, General Motors, Partnership for a Drug Free America, The Gap and anti-gun promotional spots. He has also been a guest on Dennis Miller, The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien and Politically Incorrect. Rollins has published numerous books under his own imprint, 2-13-61 Publications, and is the author of Smile, You're Traveling (Black Coffee Blues Part 3), Eye Scream, Get in the Van: On the Road with Black Flag and The Portable Henry Rollins. The king of the spoken word show, he relishes going on stage and talking to college students. His observations never fail to touch a nerve with audiences. He has said, "Those 20 kids that stick around after a show- that is my family, That's why I'm never nervous before I go on stage. That's why I talk for three hours. I wanna take 'em all home. They're the only people I need."
Marianne Camille Spraggins A leading African-American business woman and the first Black female managing director on Wall Street and one of Wall Street's most prominent Black executives, most recently CEO of W. R. Lazard and formerly Managing Director of Smith Barney. Marianne Spraggins is the author of Snow White...and Don't You Forget It: A Survival Guide for the Black Woman in Business.
Jerry Springer Jerry Springer Throughout a long and varied career, cultural icon Jerry can claim many labels other than “host”: two-term mayor of Cincinnati, political pundit, lawyer, award-winning newscaster, country recording artist, TV personality, movie star, and Broadway actor, among them. The multi-faceted Springer, with a passion for politics, was named Democrat of the Year from Ohio and served as a Delegate-at-Large at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. A regular guest on the talk circuit, Springer has appeared many shows, including The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews, The View, and Crossfire. Today, because of the continued popularity of his show, Springer is a sought after guest speaker on college campuses in the US and abroad. Ringmaster, a book written by Springer, hit store shelves in November 1998 and shared Springer’s personal look into his show, as well as remembrances from his childhood and professional career. In 1999, Springer played himself in the hit movie Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me. He became a featured character in The Simpsons 1998 Halloween Special and played himself on The X-Files. Having graced the covers of Rolling Stone, Esquire, and New York Magazine, Springer was asked by Barbara Walters to be part of her year-end 10 Most Fascinating People of 1998 special for ABC. In 1977, Springer was elected mayor of Cincinnati by the largest plurality in the city’s history. At age 33, he was one of the country’s youngest mayors. Five years later, Springer launched his broadcasting career as a political reporter and commentator on Cincinnati’s WLWT-TV. He became anchor and managing editor in 1984, and was Cincinnati’s top-rated news anchor until he relinquished the post in January 1993. During his tenure, Springer received seven Emmy Awards for his nightly commentaries, the forerunner to his “Final Thought,” and was voted television’s best anchor for five consecutive years by readers of Cincinnati Magazine. Springer is perhaps most proud of his involvement with Cincinnati Reaches Out, contributing on-site reporting from Ethiopia and Sudan, where he documented the effort to provide assistance to famine-stricken Africans. The company that owned WLWT-TV also owned The Phil Donahue Show. One day, Springer’s employers took him to lunch and gave him a new assignment: hosting his own talk show, which evolved through the years, achieving its status as a cultural phenomenon.
Morgan Spurlock Morgan Spurlock is an independent documentary film director, TV producer, and screenwriter, known for the documentary film Super Size Me, in which he demonstrated the health effects of McDonald's food by eating nothing but McDonalds three times a day, every day, for one month. Spurlock is also the executive producer and star of the reality television series 30 Days.
The God Squad The Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Hartman and Rabbi Marc A. Gellman, Ph.D., write the syndicated column GOD SQUAD for Tribune Media Services. They also host a daily, half-hour television talk show of the same name that reaches almost 12 million homes in the New York metropolitan area. Father Tom and Rabbi Gellman have authored four books together. Where Does God Live? Questions and Answers for Parents and Children won the 1991 Christopher Award. How Do You Spell God? Answers to the Big Questions from Around the World (with a forward by the Dalai Lama) was made into an HBO animated special and also won the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award. Their third book, Lost and Found, was published in 1999, and Religion for Dummies. Father Tom and Rabbi Gellman were recognized as Newsday's Long Islanders of the Century in the category of Leaders and Activists. Father Tom is president and CEO of the Diocese of Rockville Centre's cable television station, Telecare. In 1970 he received a master of divinity degree from Our Lady of Angels Seminary. He was ordained in 1971 and earned a doctor of ministry from Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley in 1979. In the early 1970s, Father Tom was a parish priest in Seaford, New York. Father Tom has been recognized for his professional and pastoral work with four Emmy Awards, a FOLIO award and numerous "Man of the Year" citations and honorary degrees. Rabbi Marc Gellman is the senior rabbi of Temple Beth Torah in Melville, New York, where he has served since 1981. Rabbi Gellman was the first rabbi appointed to the distribution committee of the UJA Federation and he was chairman of the UJA rabbinical advisory committee. He is founding chairman of the Long Island Rabbinical Advisory Council, and is the recipient of the Tzedaka Award from the UJA Federation, as well as the Rabbinical Leadership Award from the Council of Jewish Federations. Rabbi Gellman is the president of the New York Board of Rabbis and is the recipient of its Moshowitz award for rabbinical excellence. Rabbi Gellman received a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin with a major in Hebrew and Semitic studies in 1969 and completed his studies at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1971. He was ordained in 1972 and was awarded the senior homiletics prize. Rabbi Gellman received a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Northwestern University in 1981. Topics: Inspirational, Attitude, Ethics/Integrity, Life Balance, Religion
Susan Stamberg News analyst and commentator for National Public Radio.
Mavis Staples Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples possesses one of the most recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. From her early days sharing lead vocals with her groundbreaking family group, The Staple Singers, to her powerful solo recordings, Mavis Staples is an inspirational force in modern popular culture and music. A 40-year-plus veteran of the music scene - a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and one of VH1's '100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll - Staples (both with The Staple Singers and on her own) is responsible for blazing a rhythm & blues trail while never relinquishing her gospel roots. Her voice has influenced artists from Bob Dylan to Prince (who dubbed her "the epitome of soul") and she has appeared with everyone from the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Bill Cosby, Presidents Kennedy, Carter, and Clinton, to Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, Santana and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and has recorded with Bob Dylan, Los Lobos, Aretha Franklin, Marty Stuart and many others. Her new CD Have A Little Faith (Alligator), is a stirring collection of uplifting, gospel-rooted songs deeply seated in her faith and spirituality. Produced by Jim Tullio and Staples, the album features the strongest collection of material - both originals and interpretations - Mavis has ever assembled. Have A Little Faith takes listeners deep into the heart of the singer Vibe magazine called "one of pop's most distinctive voices." Of releasing her music on Alligator, known worldwide for its blues releases, Mavis says, "Blues and gospel are cousins. They're very closely related. Both styles of music lift you up from what's keeping you down." Mavis began her career with her family group in 1950. Initially singing locally at churches and appearing on a weekly radio show, the Staples' scored a hit in 1956 with "Uncloudy Day" for the VeeJay label. When Mavis graduated high school in 1957, The Staple Singers took their music on the road. Led by family patriarch Roebuck "Pops" Staples on guitar and including the voices of Mavis and her siblings Cleo, Yvonne, and Pervis, the Staples were called "God's Greatest Hitmakers."
Bart Starr Legendary Green Bay Packers football superstar and motivational speaker.
Ervin Staub Eminent psychologist and author of The Roots of Evil: The Origins of Genocide and other Group Violence, Dr. Ervin Staub lectures extensively on heroism, altruism, origins of caring, roots of racism, ethnic conflict and violence, and the holocaust. His topics include The Ideal Family of the 21st Century, Raising Kids in a Tough World, Roots of Evil and Origins of Caring, Where Have All The Heroes Gone?, and Facing History and Ourselves. He's available to lecture, conduct seminars and do sensitivity training.
Roger Staubach One of footballs greatest quarterbacks for the Dallas Cowboys, and member of the NFL Hall of Fame motivational speaker.
Shelby Steele African American educator and an authority on race relations, Shelby Steele is the author of the highly acclaimed books, The Content of Our Character: A New Vision of Race in America, and A Dream Deferred: The Second Betrayal fo Black Freedom in America.Steele has written widely on race in American society and the consequences of contemporary social programs on race relations. In 2006, Steele received the Bradley Prize for his contributions to the study of race in America. In 2004, he was awarded the National Humanities Medal. In 1991, his work on the documentary Seven Days in Bensonhurst was recognized with an Emmy Award and two awards for television documentary writing the Writer's Guild Award and the San Francisco Film Festival Award. Steele received the National Book Critic's Circle Award in 1990 in the general nonfiction category for his book The Content of Our Character: A New Vision of Race in America. Steele's most recent book is White Guilt: How Blacks and Whites Together Destroyed the Promise of the Civil Rights Era (HarperCollins 2006). He is also the author of A Dream Deferred: The Second Betrayal of Black Freedom in America, in which he argues that too much of what has been done since the Great Society in the name of black rights has far more to do with the moral redemption or self-satisfaction of whites than with any real improvement in the lives of blacks. Steele has written extensively for major publications including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. He is a contributing editor at Harper's magazine. He has also spoken before hundreds of groups and appeared on national current affairs news programs including Nightline and 60 Minutes. Steele is a member of the National Association of Scholars, the national board of the American Academy for Liberal Education, the University Accreditation Association, and the national board at the Center for the New American Community at the Manhattan Institute.
Will Steger International Arctic explorer, environmentalist and educator.
Ben Stein Ben Stein is probably the closest any man comes these days to being a true renaissance man. His financial and economics work was cited in the efforts of the recent Nobel prize winner in Economics, George Akerlof. He is also the host of the long running comedy quiz show on Comedy Central, Win Ben Stein's Money, a show that has won seven Emmies. He has written hundreds of thousands of words about financial fraud and investment policy, but two words made him a household name: "Bueller" and "Anyone, Anyone." ( From his iconic role in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off.") He has written novels that the New York Times describes as "stunning," but what you have probably heard him talk about recently are "dry eyes, red eyes, and clear eyes." He worked and demonstrated and struggled for voting rights for African Americans, and he also was a speech writer for Richard Nixon and for Gerald Ford. He introduced the world to complex concepts of the politics of culture, but he also introduced the world to Jimmy Kimmel and made possible The Man Show. Lawyer, teacher, actor, comic, economist, father, novelist, essayist, expert on finance, meet Ben Stein!
Capitol Steps A rousing musical political satire performed by a talented group of Washington insiders. Appraised by The Washington Post as “the funniest, most ably wrought musical satire this side of Tom Lehrer!”, the Capitol Steps has given more than 300 performances over the past five years. Their shows hit the lighter side of current events and can bring highsprited fun to your next meeting, banquet or college event.
Ernest Stevens, Jr. Ernest L. Stevens, Jr. is the Chairman and national spokesman for the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) in Washington, DC. Elected in 2001, Mr. Stevens is beginning his second term as the organization's leader. NIGA, established in 1985, is a non-profit organization of 168 Indian Nations with other non-voting associate members representing tribes and businesses engaged in tribal gaming enterprises from around the country. From 1993 to 1999, Mr. Stevens was an elected councilman for the Oneida Nation. He is a former First Vice-President of the National Congress of American Indians and is currently serving out the final months of his term as Treasurer. As a respected leader in Indian Country, he also serves on the Executive Board to the Native American Rights Fund, the National Indian Child Welfare Association, the Boys and Girls Club of America (Native American Advisory Board), the National Indian Telecommunications Institute, and is Honorary Chair of the Institute of American Indian Art National Indian Support Committee. Mr. Stevens has earned an Associate's degree from Haskell Indian Nations University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Mount Senerio College.
Jon Stewart Jon Stewart is considered one of America's top social and comedic voices. From his anchor chair of Comedy Centrals The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, he "has breathed new life into a show that hadn't even seemed to need it," said The New York Times. Since taking over as the anchorman of The Daily Show, his presence has seen higher ratings and awareness for himself and Comedy Central. During the 2000 election year, Stewart and The Daily Show lead the way to the White House as the torch bearers of Comedy Central's Indecision 2000 election coverage that covered the elections, debates and candidates from the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire primary straight through to the National Conventions and culminated on election night with a one-hour special. Prior to taking over The Daily Show, Stewart's television work was on HBO's critically acclaimed series-within-a-series, The Larry Sanders Show, playing a character he should know very well: himself. The final season saw, among other things, Stewart seemingly being groomed to take over the fictitious late-night throne from the perpetually paranoid Larry Sanders. Stewart also served as a creative consultant on the series. On the feature film front, Stewart starred with Adam Sandler in the hit film Big Daddy. He also starred in the romantic drama Playing by Heart, which marked a departure for him in that he was allowed to show more of a dramatic side of himself than people are accustomed to seeing. Stewart also starred in The Faculty, a horror-comedy directed by Robert Rodriguez. While it may be the conventional route for stand-up comedians to sign a book deal and expound on their early days inside dingy comedy clubs, Stewart took the path less traveled with his debut book, Naked Pictures of Famous People. A collection of fictitious and humorous what-if essays, Naked Pictures has appeared on many bestseller lists including The New York Times. He also wrote The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction. His popularity continued to grow as he became increasingly comfortable in his role on The Daily Show, where Stewart would take home Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series in both 2003 and 2004, and Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program in 2004. maintained his dominance at the 2005 Emmy Awards, winning statues for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for the same category.
David Stillman Generation Xer David Stillman is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison with B.A. degrees in both communications and sociology. He completed the Michigan State University Mass Media in Britain program in association with the British Broadcasting Company, and worked for ABC television in New York City as an intern for Prime Time Live. David then embarked on a round-the-world trip that included stints as a roving reporter for CBS radio, covering such topics as the end of apartheid in South Africa and the fall of the former Soviet Union. Upon his return to the United States, David joined Integrated Strategies Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as creative director. He oversaw the development of computer-based training programs for such companies as 3M, American Express, Carlson Companies, Lutheran Brotherhood, and Norwest Bank. In 1995, David went on to found his own firm, DAS Creative, a company that developed interactive multimedia tools for Fortune 500 companies. His cutting-edge creative work won him numerous accolades, including Worldfest-Houston medals, the New York Film Festival Award, and the much-coveted Clio Award.
Dick Stockton With 36 years of broadcasting experience, Dick Stockton is undoubtedly one of the greatest announcers of his generation. Having covered many of the most memorable sporting events of the past four decades, Stockton now calls play-by-play for FOX. Known for his charm, humility and sense of humor, Stockton remains a favorite of audiences around the country. A very popular keynote speaker, Stockton is a masterful storyteller and artfully weaves in the lessons and anecdotes gleaned over his illustrious career. In 2001, Stockton received the coveted Curt Gowdy Electronic Media Award from the Basketball Hall of Fame and has also been nominated for a CableAce ward for Sports coverage. Over the course of his career, Stockton has covered the Olympics, NFL, NBA, NCAA Basketball, MLB, NHL, Pan Am Games, World Figure Skating Championships, boxing, and swimming & diving. Having received a degree in political science from Syracuse University, Stockton’s broadcasting career began at KYW Radio in Philadelphia. Shortly thereafter he became the ‘voice’ of the Boston Red Sox. Dick is married to acclaimed ESPN/ABC reporter Lesley Visser. Career Highlights: • Nine seasons as a play-by-play announcer on Fox • 2002-04, Broadcasts for TNT’s Thursday night exclusive NBA coverage • 1996, Served as play-by-play announcer for FOX’s first NHL season • 1995-96, Worked for Turner Sports as a NBA play-by-play announcer • 1993-95, Called Oakland A’s baseball for KRON-TV • 1982-90, CBS’s lead NBA Announcer • 1978-94, Worked at CBS calling NCAA basketball, as well as the Lillehammer Winter Olympic Games • 1975-78, ‘Voice’ of the Boston Red Sox • 1965, Began his broadcasting career at KYW Radio and KYW-TV in Philadelphia
Louis Stokes Influential United States Congressman from Ohio from 1968 to 1999. A lawyer, Louis Stokes has served for 15 consecutive terms in the House of Representatives. He is the third ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Committee and the ninth ranking Democratic Member of Congress.
Melinda Stolp Melinda Stolp of the MTV Real World Austin. Melinda on the Real World Austin was the sexy attractive blonde who was instantly and mutually attracted to her fellow cast member, Danny Jamieson. They dated throughout the Austin Real World season and currently engaged to be married on a future date. She was also on one Real World Road Rules challenge which was the Fresh Meat challenge in 2006. Melinda often states she will try anything once as this is what led her to try out for and end up agreeing to be on the Real World. Melinda Stolp has been constantly touring shes a great college speaker as she lectures on the topics of codependency, sexual awareness and responsibility, STDs, and self esteem issues.
John Stoltenberg Pro-feminist activist and author of Refusing to Be a Man: Essays on Sex and Justice and The End of Manhood: A Book for Men of Conscience.
Oliver Stone After serving in Vietnam, Stone returned to the US in 1968, and attended film school at New York University, where he was tutored by Martin Scorsese.After graduating, he directed a short student film entitled 'Last Year in Vietnam', and worked as a New York taxi driver.He first gained acclaim as a writer, when he won an Oscar, a Writers Guild Award and a Golden Globe for his screenplay, 'Midnight Express'. This movie earned him a shot at directing a major studio movie - 'The Hand'. However, its failure gave him a temporary career setback. Oliver concentrated on screenwriting for a while, with 'Conan the Barbarian', 'Scarface', and 'Year of the Dragon'. He then directed the low budget political drama, 'Salvador', which brought an Oscar-nomination for co-writing the screenplay. He received an Oscar for 'Platoon', and returned to the subject of Vietnam, to win a Best Director Oscar for 'Born on the Fourth of July'.Perhaps Stone's most ambitious and controversial work was 'JFK', a dramatization of the attempts by Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner) to uncover a conspiracy behind the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. It earned Oliver Oscar nominations as Best Director and co-writer of the screenplay. That same year, he appeared as himself in the political comedy, 'Dave', and had his first TV credit as executive producer, with the sci-fi miniseries, 'Wild Palms'. Stone then made a sharp turn a year later, with his next project, the dark comedy, 'Natural Born Killers'.Two years later, Oliver returned to politics and history, with his controversial study of US President Nixon, with Anthony Hopkins in lead, then he directed, produced, and wrote the football-themed drama, 'Any Given Sunday'.
Pam Stone Well-known stand up comedian and co-star of the hit television series, “Coach.”
Mi-Ling Stone Poole After a successful career in the entertainment industry Mi-Ling went back to school and earned her master’s degree in communications from Oklahoma City University. In 2001, she decided to merge her love for journalism with her passion for decorating and began writing two weekly decorating columns; Ask Mi-Ling, and Mi-Ling’s Comfort Zone. These columns are published weekly in newspapers throughout the country and have been translated and published in Spanish. Currently, she writes a weekly decorating column for The Oklahoman in Oklahoma City. Mi-Ling earned the reputation of being funny, entertaining and outspoken during her weekly radio segments, while offering advice and cost saving tips on decorating. She believes that creating a comfortable and livable home is the key to a great design.
Hannah Storm Hannah Storm has been an anchor of The Early Show, CBS News' weekday morning broadcast, since October 2002, when it debuted in its current four-anchor format. She has covered the war in Iraq extensively for the program, and has interviewed major newsmakers, including first lady Laura Bush, Sen. John McCain, Chris Heinz, and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice. Before that, she was an anchor and reporter for NBC Sports for 10 years. Storm hosted that network’s broadcasts of dozens of major sports events, including the Olympics, the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and Wimbledon. She has hosted coverage of four Olympic Summer Games: the late-night programs from Barcelona and Atlanta, and the daytime and weekend programs from Sydney and Salt Lake City. Storm became the first woman to serve as the solo anchor of a network’s major sports package when she hosted NBC’s coverage of the NBA (1997-2002) and Major League Baseball, including three World Series (1995, 1997 and 1999). She also was the primary play-by-play announcer for the inaugural season of the Women’s National Basketball Association (1997). Her extensive reporting experience includes work for NBC’s coverage of the National Football League, professional figure skating, the NBA and golf’s men's and women’s U.S. Opens. Storm received the American Women in Radio and Television Gracie Allen Award for her work as a reporter. She is also the only woman to have been nominated twice for an Emmy Award for Best Sports Television Host. Storm is the author of two books, "Notre Dame Inspirations," (Doubleday, 2006) and "Go Girl!", (Sourcebooks, 2002) a sports guide for parents, which is in its second printing. Before joining NBC Sports, she anchored "CNN Sports Tonight" and weekend sports programs for the cable channel (1989-92). Previously, Storm was a sports anchor and reporter for WPQC-TV Charlotte, N.C. (1988-89); KTXH-TV Houston; Home Sports Entertainment; KSRR-FM Radio in Houston, Texas; KNCN-FM Radio in Corpus Christi, Texas and WNDU-TV South Bend, Ind. (1982-88).
John Stossel ABC 20/20HOST John Stossel joined ABC news magazine 20/20 in 1981. He began doing one-hour prime-time specials in 1994. Stossel’s first special, Are We Scaring Ourselves To Death?, examined exaggerated fears over risks such as crime and pollution. It was followed by The Blame Game, which looked at American’s growing tendency to blame their misfortunes on others.
Isaac Stout Isaac Stout from The Real World Sydney is currently a Junior at the University of Arizona in Tucson, which is the same University as Alex from the previous season in Denver. Isaac has lofty goals with a business idea in mind before ultimately becoming President and running the world. His journey to The Real World Sydney began when he was dared by a girl to call into a radio station contest of which he won front of the line passes to the casting call in the area. Isaac from Real World Sydney has been an entertainer since birth where he won freestyled battles, stand up comedy awards, and MCing college pool parties... all this came in handy being a Contiki tour guide on the show. Isaac can also perform well on college speaking engagments by lecturing on maturity, philosophy, human instincts, life lesson, and most importantly on Isaac Stout himself.
Lee Stringer Author of the highly acclaimed best seller, Grand Central Winter: Stories From the Street, an incisive memoir of homelessness and twelve years of drugs and life on the New York streets.
Kerri Strug Kerri Strug vaulted into Olympic history with her courageous performance during the 1996 Olympic Games. Kerri landed an unforgettable vault on an injured ankle to help the U.S. clinch its first Olympic gold medal in the team gymnastics competition. Her emotional performance has earned Kerri a variety of awards and accolades, from the Olympic Spirit Award to a spot on the Wheaties Box. Her rise in the gymnastics world began long before her 1996 heroics. She began competitive gymnastics at age 8, where she followed in the footsteps of her older sister and brother. Kerri became the youngest American on the Olympic squad in 1992, where she earned a bronze medal in the Barcelona Olympics. She was a three-time World Championship medalist and member of five World Championship teams since 1991. She also won the 1996 McDonald’s American Cup and 1995 U.S. Olympic Sports Festival. Kerri’s gut-wrenching performance in Atlanta earned her fame well beyond the gymnastics world. She was featured on the cover of both Time and People magazines. She appeared on television shows including “Beverly Hills 90210,” “Saturday Night Live,” and “Touched by an Angel,” as well as interviews on “The Today Show,” “Dateline,” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Only three months after the 1996 Olympics, Kerri started college. She earned her BA in Communications and an MA in Sociology from Stanford University. Following graduation, Kerri worked as a second grade teacher in San Jose, California. Despite her busy schedule, Kerri volunteers her time and energy to a variety of charitable causes. Kerri has served as a spokesperson for the Special Olympics and the Children’s Miracle Network. She has also participated in projects with DARE, Pediatric AIDS, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and Childhelp. The Women’s Sports Foundation presented Kerri with the Reebok/Lady FootLocker Giving Back Award in recognition of her community efforts. Although no longer in competitive gymnastics, she maintains involvement in the gymnastic community through work with parents, kids, and coaches throughout the country at various gymnastic camps and clubs. An author of two books, Kerri reaches out to others who can be inspired by her determination both inside and outside the gym. Heart of Gold targets younger readers who can learn of Kerri’s ups and downs as a young gymnast. Her autobiography, Landing on my Feet: A Diary of Dreams, focuses on the hard work and commitment that led to her heroic Olympic performance. Kerri now resides in Washington D.C. where her patriotic spirit has led her to work for the government. She has held several positions in the federal government including; a position in the Office of Presidential Student Correspondence at the White House, the Treasury Department in the Office of General Counsel and is currently a political appointee at the United States Department of Justice in the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention where she hopes to help and inspire our nation’s youth.
Dr. Niara Sudarkasa Dr. Sudarkasa, scholar in residence at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, previously served for nearly 12 years as president of Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. A renowned anthropologist, Dr. Sudarkasa is an authority on the roles of African women, Yoruba trade and migration in West Africa, and African and African‑American family structure. She was an assistant professor at New York University and at the University of Michigan, where she rose to full professor. She also served as associate vice president for academic affairs at Michigan, directed the Center for AfroAmerican and African Studies, and was a research scientist at the Center for Research on Economic Development. A former Senior Fulbright Research Fellow and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Sudarkasa has served on 20 state and national boards, including the inaugural USIA Trilateral Task Force on North American Education, linking the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Mike Super Mike Super has been creating the impossible since the age of six. Mystifying people has truly been his life's passion and obsession. He has entertained audiences across the country and celebrities including Regis Philibin and Joan Rivers. Mike was named Americas 2003 Entertainer of the Year by Campus Activities magazine. His appeal to both young and old alike has made him one of the most sought after mystifiers.
Survival Tools for People of Color Dr. Bertice Berry, talk show host and sociologist, along with Dr. Bernita Berry, professor of sociology, provide survival skills to people of color who live or work in a predominantly white environment. They address issues of covert or overt racism, isolation and hostility. In addition, Bertice and Bernita teach effective recruitment and retention to faculty and/or management to promote multicultural co-existence.
Buzz Sutherland Buzz Sutherland is one of the most sought after comedians in the world today! He is a man who is sincerely and seriously committed to entertaining audiences with humor that is 100% clean and 200% funny. Buzz has been at the very top of the college comedy world for the past 7 years. Recently named Campus Activities Magazines 2004 Comedian of the Year (for the 4th year in a row), Buzz has also been named NACAs Entertainer of the Year (2002), NACAs Comedian of the Year for the past five consecutive years (retiring the award), and APCAs Comedian of the year 4 times & Entertainer of the Year twice. Buzz is described by students and entertainers alike as one of the finest entertainers in the business. Buzz has performed on HBO's Comic Relief and MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour.
Percy Sutton Influential African American businessman and Chairman of the Board of Inner City Broadcasting Corp., Percy Sutton also served as the President of the Borough of Manhattan.
Lynn Swann Former all-pro wide receiver with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Lynn Swann is now a sportscaster and television football analyst.
Ali Sweeney One of daytime television's most beloved actresses and a successful author, Ali Sweeney is now tackling the role of host for NBC's hit reality series "Biggest Loser." Sweeney joined the cast of NBC's "Days of our Lives" on January 6, 1993 at the age of 16. Sweeney has taken her character, 'Sami Brady,' from a rebellious teen to a devoted single mother with many detours along the way. 'Sami' has tackled a variety of controversial storylines including bulimia, date rape, teen pregnancy, and capital punishment. Sweeney's performance has garnered numerous awards. She won The Soap Opera Digest Awards four times (1986, '98, '99 and 2001) for the role of "Favorite Villain" and the award for "Favorite Good Girl" in 2001. Sweeney also won the award for "America's favorite Villain" at the 29th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Sweeney can be seen on "Days of our Lives" weekdays on NBC. Sweeney's television credits also include "Las Vegas," "Friends," and "American Dreams." On the reality front, she's competed in "Fear Factor," "Celebrity Cooking Showdown" and "1 vs. 100." Sweeney is also an accomplished author. Her book, "All The Days of My Life (So Far)," was published in 2004 to critical acclaim. The book gives audiences a glimpse into Sweeney's personal life by describing her experience as a child actor, life on the set of "Days of our Lives," painful high school memories, and the struggle to lose weight and keep it off. Recently, Sweeney tackled the role of producer and director with the creation of "In Tune," an on-line soap opera set in a music store. Sweeney currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, a California Highway Patrol officer, and their twoyear old son, Ben.
Sweet Honey in the Rock Internationally acclaimed female a cappela singing group.
Sweet Honey in the Rock Sweet Honey in the Rock, the internationally acclaimed singing group, takes their ever-growing audience through the historic struggle that is the Black African experience. Dressed in flowing African-style robes, the six members of "Sweet Honey," five vocalists and one interpreter for the hearing impaired, create an awesome blend of new voices, changing rhythm, switching leads, slurring, leaping and dancing through octaves.
Jodie Sweetin Jodie Sweetin is best known for her eight-year run as Stephanie, the precocious middle child, on the hit ABC television show Full House. Full House was a show that families loved to watch together and continues to be a favorite in syndication and on cable. During her high school and college years Sweetin discovered alcohol and drugs, substances she now realizes that she cannot handle. For years she fought her addictions, causing serious destruction to her life. After losing her two-year marriage and experiencing tremendous personal loss, she entered drug and alcohol rehab in March of 2005. Since then, she has been working diligently to put her life back on track. In her presentation, A Young Star's Road to Recovery,Sweetin explains how rehabilitative therapy changed her life and inspires all listeners to combat challenges head-on.
Taylor Swift Taylor Swift is a country music singer songwriter. Signed to the independent Big Machine Records label in 2006, Taylor made her debut on the U.S. Billboard country charts with the release of her debut single Tim McGraw. Her self titled debut album was released in late 2006, and has since been certified double platinum by the RIAA in the United States. To date, it has produced four Top Ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs, including the Number One single Our Song; three of her singles have also reached Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was re-issued in late 2007 with a set of bonus tracks.
Barry Switzer Former head football coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
Kathrine Switzer Kathrine Switzer is a dynamic and effective speaker. She is a woman who has pioneered an obscure activity into global movement, has made positive change in women's lives around the world, and has parlayed her success as an iconoclastic athlete also into successful careers in corporate sports marketing, public relations, as an author, fitness expert and TV sports commentator. Switzer is also in demand as a personality, with compelling and inspirational stories to tell. She has been featured in publications around the world and on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including Oprah, Today, Good Morning America, Tonight, Nightline, HBO, NPR, BBC and CBC. She is popular with the media and garners excellent publicity for her clients and their events. Whether business, sports or health, Switzer is sought after to speak to corporate, university, association, convention and sports groups because she is a fit, authentic success herself, and conveys high energy in the following topic areas:
Sheryl Swoopes Sheryl Swoopes Olympic Gold Medallist & WNBA All-Star Program Title - An Evening With Sheryl Swoopes Inspired by her mother, Louise, who single-handedly raised four children, Sheryl Swoopes’ first basketball memory is “going to nationals with the Little Dribblers team when she was eight years old”. From that point on, Sheryl Swoopes has continued to leave her mark on the game of women’s professional basketball and women’s sports in general. The first woman to have her own Nike shoe named after her, the 2002 season WNBA’s MVP has achieved many respected accolades during her career. Many have noted Ms. Swoopes as “one of the best players ever” in the game of women’s basketball. Ms. Swoopes was also recognized and awarded an ESPY at the 2000 ESPY Awards Show for “Female Professional Basketball Player of the Year”. She has repeatedly been named to the All-WNBA First Team in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002. Recently Ms. Swoopes was named as the “2002 WNBA Player of the Year” and “2002 Defensive Player of the Year” awards that she also achieved in 2000. As the leading vote getter in All-Star voting in both 1999, 2000 and 2002, Sheryl has also recorded numerous double-doubles in her career. In the 2000 season alone, Ms. Swoopes led the WNBA in regular season scoring with career high 20.7 points per game scoring average and this year led the WNBA in playoff scoring. Outside of her professional career with the WNBA, Ms. Swoopes has been received Gold Medals at both the 1996 and 2000 USA Women’s Olympic team. Sheryl was also a member of the USA Basketball Women’s National Team that played 52 games around the world to prepare for the Olympics. As an integral force in representing the U.S., Sheryl has participated in the 1994 Goodwill Games and 1999 Winter European Tour. Currently Ms. Swoopes is representing the United States overseas, in China, in the 2002 World Championship Games. Sidelined for the 2001-2002 season with a torn ACL injury, Sheryl Swoopes rebounded in the 2002 season with exemplary play and performance earning the recognition of the league’s MVP. Those same levels of dedication, commitment, diligence and perseverance are constants that Sheryl also exhibits in her endeavors away from the basketball court. While Sheryl is honored to have received the distinguished accolades for her on-court presence, she is also proud of her accomplishments off-court as well. Sheryl is dedicated to educating, enhancing and empowering our youth. Her activities in the community have incited her desire to establishing a foundation dedicated to these efforts, the Sheryl Swoopes Foundation for Youth (S.S.F.Y.). This organization, based out of Houston, is designed to not only assist the children of Texas but has an outreach plan that hopes to help children worldwide. Sheryl Swoopes also serves as an Advisory Board Member for M.A.D.D. She has appeared on The Today Show, The Weakest Link and was invited by President George W. Bush to join him for the Opening Ceremonies at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. A native of Lubbock, Texas, Sheryl attended Texas Tech University. In her spare time Sheryl enjoys spending quality time with her son, playing volleyball, and traveling the country delivering inspirational messages of “…dedication and determination towards success” to audiences of all ages and demographics. Sheryl is a single parent and the proud mother of one five year-old son, Jordan, whom she notes as being her most important achievement in life.
Wanda Sykes A quick-witted comedien who has transcended the comedy scene to become one of the funniest comics to hit the stage in some time, Wanda Sykes' unique blend of stinging humor and outspoken honesty has found her moving beyond a career in standup thanks to notable success in film and television. With an Emmy under her belt indicating a bright and enduring career in the years ahead, Sykes has shown a versatility that has gained her increasing attention on such acclaimed HBO series' as The Chris Rock Show and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Raven Symone Talented and precocious, child star Raven Symone has been in the spotlight for almost as long as she has been alive.Symone auditioned for a part in Ghost Dad, starring Bill Cosby, and though too young for the part, Symone impressed the casting director, who then introduced her to the movies star. Cosby was also impressed, both with her personality and her ability to remember lines, and wanted her to be on his show, The Cosby Show.Symone made her television debut on Cosbs show in 1989 as Olivia Kendall, thus starting an impressive showbiz career. Next Symone got her own show on The Disney Channel, Thats So Raven 2002, where she played an eccentric teenager with a gift for seeing into the future. That series proved enormously popular with its young audience, adding further heat to Symone's career, resulting in further big screen roles including playing Asana, the musically gifted friend of Princess Mia (Anen Hathaway) in the popular sequel "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" (2004), a role that allowed her to sing the rousing "Your Crowning Glory" opposite screen musical legend Julie Andrews
Ross Szabo Ross Szabo is currently the Director of Youth Outreach for National Mental Health Awareness Campaign (NMHAC) and he has been speaking publicly about mental health issues since the age of 17. In the last five years, Szabo is the only speaker in the U.S. who has addressed over 500,000 young people in high schools and colleges about mental health issues. He was named 2007 Best Male Performer of the Year by Campus Activities Magazine, recognizing him as one of the top speakers in the country on the college circuit. Szabo confronted the stigma of mental illness at an early age. A popular student leader and athlete, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder while he was in high school. After graduating cum laude with a B.A. in psychology from American University in 2002, he set out on a full-time mission to speak out about mental health issues in an effort to reach young people who are struggling to deal with their problems, and eradicate needless stereotypes. Szabo is also a founding member of the Leadership 21 Committee of the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law and has a regular blog on leadership-21.blogspot.com. He has been interviewed/featured as an expert by SEVENTEEN, Parade Magazine, CBS, CNN, MTV and more. Szabo's eagerly anticipated new book, Behind Happy Faces: Taking Charge of Your Mental Health, co-written by Melanie Hall (www.facetheissue.com), was released in August 2007. Written as an extension of Szabo's popular school presentations, the book has been richly praised by Tipper Gore and many other respected authors and mental health advocates. A uniquely accessible and comforting resource for all young adults -- it also provides parents, teachers, counselors and administrators with a better understanding of the important emotional issues facing young people today.