Named one of the 50 most influential people in the multicultural market by WWD, Tai is a thought leader and respected beauty, fashion, and lifestyle authority. Tai began her career as an editor at O, The Oprah Magazine in 2000.

Named America’s Best Interior Designer by Time magazine and CNN, Sheila Bridges is considered a creative visionary and design tastemaker.

The first Black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama, shares his story of making his way in a world that wasn’t built for him, drawing on his rich heritage as the son of a civil rights leader.

Ambassador Nicole Avant served as the 13 th U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas after being nominated by President Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed by The U.S. Senate, becoming the youngest as well as the first African American woman to hold the position.

Lisa Cortés is an Emmy-winning director and producer, renowned for creating challenging, visionary stories and empowering diverse voices.

From Dr. Trisha Bailey, the Jamaican-born self-made billionaire, philanthropist, and founder of Bailey's Medical, comes an empowering and inspiring book that delves into her life journey of overcoming trauma and obstacles to achieve remarkable success.

Actor, director, producer, and masterful storyteller Eriq La Salle is best known to worldwide television audiences for his award-winning portrayal of Dr. Peter Benton on the medical drama ER.

Norm is a proud founding member of Black Theatre United, an organization that stands together to help protect Black people, Black talent, and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country.

Dimyas Perdue is a true champion of personal and professional growth, and his expertise with helping with emerging leader programs has made him a valuable asset in the workplace and beyond.

Cultural tastemaker, family man and renowned American chef, JJ Johnson is most recognized for his innovative approach to African Caribbean cuisine.

Kalisha Buckhanon is a writer, speaker and commentator creating stories and media about African-Americans, women, love and justice.

Invisible Beauty is first and foremost a collaboration between us. Through co-directing, we want to rethink the way we make films. The relationship between filmmaker and subject is often characterized by unequal access to power, privilege and authorship.

“Pacifique Irankunda is the author of The Tears of a Man Flow Inward. He was born in Burundi, a small country in East Africa. He received a scholarship to Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts and then studied at Williams College. He currently lives in New York where he is creating a living as a writer. He has won a Pushcart prize and a Whiting award for his writing. His first book was released in 2022.”

Join me for a conversation with Rebecca Moses, DESIGNER , AUTHOR & ARTIST. Tune in on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 1:00pm ET on WBAI 99.5 FM in NYC or livestream on WBAI.ORG.Tune in at 5:00pm ET here on harriettecole.com for the Video Premiere.

Join me for a conversation with Nelson German Executive Chef/Owner of Sobre Mesa and alaMar Dominican Kitchen, Top Chef Portland (Season 18) Contestant.

Join me for a conversation with Donnamarie Barnes, curator and archivist.

Join me for a conversation with DaQuane Cherry Harlem Festival of Culture x Steve Madden Design Challlenge winner.

Join me for a conversation with Nikoa Evans & Musa Jackson co-founders of the Harlem Festival of Culture and co-chairs of the HFC Foundation.

Join me for a conversation with Willie Esco, CEO and founder of E&S design firm.

Join me for a conversation with RENEE COX, Artist Photographer Activist.