Society & Culture Speakers — Page 5

Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'Gilead' and 'Housekeeping' who is one of the most celebrated and revered voices in American literature. She speaks on faith, C...

Author of 'Pachinko,' a multigenerational saga about a Korean family in Japan that became a global phenomenon and Apple TV+ series. She speaks on Korean identit...

Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker behind 'Taxi to the Dark Side,' 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,' and dozens of other landmark investigative documenta...

Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker behind 'The Fog of War,' 'The Thin Blue Line,' and 'A Brief History of Time' who helped free an innocent man from de...

Brazilian photographer and environmental activist whose stunning long-term documentary projects on labor, migration, and nature have made him one of the most ce...

British portrait photographer who has photographed virtually every world leader and whose work for The New Yorker and Time has captured defining portraits of po...

Princeton sociologist and author of 'Race After Technology,' Ruha Benjamin examines how technology reflects and amplifies social inequalities. Her thought-provo...

Neuroscientist and bestselling author of books including 'Still Alice,' Lisa Genova makes complex brain science accessible and compelling. She inspires audience...

Gun violence prevention advocate and parent activist who has channeled personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for public safety and policy change. Guttenberg s...

Michael D Rich is a leading expert on urban policy, education, and social equity at the RAND Corporation. His research informs policy discussions on improving o...

Jean Twenge is a prominent psychology researcher and author known for her groundbreaking studies on generational differences, particularly millennials and Gen Z...

Ted Fishman is a bestselling author and journalist specializing in demographic trends, particularly aging and global population change. His research-driven insi...

Jennifer Ashton is a medical doctor, television correspondent, and author known for making health and wellness information accessible to the public. Her credibi...

Judge Glenda Hatchett is a retired judge and television personality known for her work in conflict resolution and family law. She brings decades of judicial ins...

Professor and cultural critic, Mark Anthony Neal explores hip-hop, race, and popular culture. His scholarly yet accessible analysis of contemporary culture make...

Anti-racist educator and author, Tim Wise addresses issues of racial justice and white privilege with academic rigor and accessibility. His work has influenced ...

Television host and political commentator, Rachel Campos-Duffy brings conservative perspectives to discussions of family, media, and culture. Her engaging style...

A civil rights pioneer and children's advocate, Ruby Bridges is the first African American child to attend an all-white elementary school in the American South....

John MacArthur is a prominent evangelical pastor and Bible teacher with a global ministry and numerous published works. He speaks on biblical interpretation, Ch...

Phil Robertson is the patriarch of Duck Dynasty and a successful entrepreneur who built a multi-million dollar business from scratch. He's known for his candid ...

Amanda Nguyen is a civil rights activist and founder of RISE (an organization supporting sexual assault survivors), who championed the federal Sexual Assault Su...

Javed Akhtar is an acclaimed Indian screenwriter, poet, and social activist known for his work in Hindi cinema and his outspoken views on secularism and social ...

Nikki Giovanni is a legendary poet, author, and professor whose powerful voice has addressed racism, activism, and the human experience for over five decades. H...

Bell Hooks is a groundbreaking author, educator, and cultural theorist known for her work on race, gender, and class. Her intellectual contributions to feminist...