Raphael G. Warnock

September 19, 2012

Raphael G. Warnock is senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

Russlynn Ali

Russlynn Ali is the Education Department's top civil rights official who handles anti-discrimination laws.

André Carson

André Carson is a U.S. representative from Indiana's 7th District.

Mellody Hobson

Finance executive Mellody Hobson's ties extend from Wall Street to Hollywood to the White House.

LeBron James

LeBron James is an NBA player who won a title, an MVP award and an Olympic gold medal in 2012.

Window Snyder

Window Snyder is an IT expert and senior product manager for security and privacy at Apple Inc.

Kasim Reed

Kasim Reed is Atlanta's mayor, a prominent surrogate for President Barack Obama and a rising star among Democrats.

Hank Willis Thomas

Hank Willis Thomas is a contemporary visual artist and photographer whose work tackles themes of racial identity and pop culture.

Benjamin Crump

The tragedy of Trayvon Martin's death brought lawyer Benjamin Crump to international prominence.

Michelle Alexander

Michelle Alexander's work as a civil rights lawyer inspired her to write The New Jim Crow.