Ramona Emerson is a Diné writer and filmmaker originally from Tohatchi, New Mexico. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts from the University of New Mexico and an MFA in Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts.… Continue Reading
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O’Connell, Jennifer
Jennifer O’Connell is an author and illustrator living in Bethesda, Md. Her new picture book, “Elephants Remember,” tells the true story of how South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony saved a herd of wild elephants, when against all odds he gained… Continue Reading
Barry, Dave
Dave Barry is the author of more best-sellers than you can count on two hands, including “Swamp Story,” “Lessons from Lucy,” “Dave Barry’s Complete Guide to Guys,” “Dave Barry Turns Forty” and “Dave Barry Is Not Making This Up.” A… Continue Reading
Hinton, Le
Poet, teacher, Le Hinton, is the author of seven poetry collections including, most recently, “Elegies for an Empire” (Iris G. Press, 2023). His work has been widely published and can be found in The Best American Poetry 2014, the Baltimore… Continue Reading
Lawson-Brown, Dwayne
Dwayne Lawson-Brown, aka the Crochet Kingpin, is co-host of Spit Dat, the longest running open mic in Washington, D.C. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., they have performed and hosted at The Kennedy Center, Woolly Mammoth Theater, Keegan Theater, The… Continue Reading
Williams, Brittany N
Brittany N. Williams is a classically-trained actress who studied musical theatre at Howard University and Shakespearean performance at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama in London. Previously she’s been a principal vocalist at Hong Kong Disneyland, a theatre… Continue Reading
Milan, Joe
Joe Milan Jr. is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Waldorf University, was the David T.K. Wong Creative Writing Fellow at the University of East Anglia, UK, and a Black Mountain Institute and Barrick Ph.D. Fellow of Creative Writing… Continue Reading
Webster, Michael Mehta
Michael Mehta Webster is an expert in ecology, conservation and philanthropy, as well as an ardent nature enthusiast. He is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Environmental Studies at New York University. Michael has also led efforts to… Continue Reading
Schaefer, Gina
Gina Schaefer is the founder and CEO of 12 hardware stores in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding areas. As a member of the Ace Hardware Cooperative, Gina leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs 260 people. Dedicated to maintaining a strong… Continue Reading
Runstedtler, Theresa
Theresa Runstedtler is an award-winning scholar of African American history whose research focuses on the intersection of race, masculinity, labor and sport. She is the author of “Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner: Boxing in the Shadow of the Global Color Line,”… Continue Reading