Cole Brown is a Philly kid; he matured in the city's predominately white private schools and neighborhoods. During his undergraduate years at Georgetown University, Cole began writing his first book, Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World. Today, Cole splits his time between Sydney, Australia, and New York.
Leon Nixon is a professional actor, playwright, and filmmaker. A Los Angeles native, he has performed in short films, web series, and on stage in dramatic and comedic roles.
Elaine Welteroth is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and judge on the new Project Runway. Her debut book, More Than Enough, became an instant bestseller in 2019 and received an NAACP award in 2020.
Michael Eric Dyson is a Georgetown University sociology professor, a New York Times bestselling author and contributing opinion writer, and a contributing editor of the New Republic and of ESPN's The Undefeated website.