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Friday, July 2: Women's Celebration: Steve Harvey's Love & Relationships Super Fest. | ||||||
 Steve Harvey Comedian, Author, Television Host Steve Harvey began doing stand-up comedy in the mid-1980s, which eventually led to a long stint as host of 'It's Showtime at the Apollo.' His success as a stand-up comedian led to multiple TV sitcoms. Currently he hosts the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show, which airs in over 64 markets and has over 7 million listeners. The morning show has also allowed him to share relationship advice with his listeners through the 'Strawberry Letter' segment, where he responds to relationship questions. This segment's popularity led to a book deal with Harper Collins. |
 Sherri Shepherd Talk Show Host, Television Producer, Author, Actress and Comedienne Whether on stage or on screen, Emmy Award-winner Sherri Shepherd's magnetic personality and hilarious sense of humor never fail to delight audiences. Co-host of ABC's The View, Shepherd continues to reprise her hysterical role as Angie Jordan on the Emmy Award-winning series 30 Rock and, throughout the years, has appeared in countless feature films and television shows. In 2009, Forbes ranked Shepherd and The View co-hosts #11 among "The Most Influential Women in Media." Highly acclaimed for her performance in the award-winning film, Precious, Shepherd is also the executive producer and star of her eponymous TV sitcom, Sherri, and has recently penned an autobiography, Permission Slips: Every Woman's Guide to Giving Yourself a Break. |
 Hill Harper Actor, Author and Motivational Speaker The author of three New York Times bestsellers, Hill Harper's collective work has been recognized with three NAACP Image Awards. Named one of People's "Sexiest Men Alive," Harper currently stars on the hit television drama CSI:NY and has appeared in numerous television shows and feature films. He is the founder of the Manifest Your Destiny Foundation, dedicated to empowering, encouraging and inspiring underserved youth to succeed through mentorship, scholarship and grant programs. Harper graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. from Brown University and cum laude with a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He also holds a master's degree with honors from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Harper frequently travels as a motivational speaker and his inspirational, insightful talks resonate with a wide array of audiences nationwide. |
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 Rodney & Holly Robinson Peete |
 The Spencers |
 Michelle Callahan |
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 Phill Wilson |
 Celeste Watkins |
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Saturday, July 3: African American Education Summit: Empowering Parents, Motivating Students, Closing the Gap and Fulfilling the Dream. | ||||||
 Bill Cosby Comedian, Actor, Author and Television Producer Few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of William H. Cosby Jr. His successes span five decades and virtually all forms of media. In the 1960s, his stand-up act was a coast-to-coast sensation, spawning a string of multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning comedy albums. His role on TVĘs I Spy established him as the first African-American to co-star in a dramatic series, breaking televisionĘs racial barrier and winning three Emmy Awards. In the 1980s, he again rocked the television world with one of the biggest and most influential hits of the modern era, The Cosby Show, which single-handedly revived the family sitcom. From hit movies like Uptown Saturday Night to best-selling books like Fatherhood, Bill Cosby is quite simply a national treasure who, for nearly half a century, has touched millions of hearts. |
 Judge Penny Brown Reynolds Judge, Author, Attorney, Minister and Television Producer Judge Penny Brown Reynolds is a multi-gifted motivational speaker who is truly a voice for change. An Emmy-nominated television personality and executive producer, this former assistant prosecutor, ordained minister, theologian and entrepreneur draws on her legal and personal background to address the conflicts faced by many Americans. Providing a straightforward, relevant message, Reynolds has been touted as America's newest provocative intellectual. She founded The Judge Penny Brown Reynolds Foundation, whose mission is to restore and empower families nationwide, and has recently released her latest book, 7 Steps to Peace of Mind, an engaging and transformative guide on how to alleviate stress and live a better life. |
 Dr. Steve Perry Activist, Author, School Founder and Principal Dr. Steve Perry's words do more than inspire-they provide stark insight and compelling commentary on the states of Black America, education and the plight of the poor. In 1998, he founded ConnCAP, the Connecticut Collegiate Awareness Program. For six consecutive years, the program sent 100% of its low-income graduates to four-year colleges. Then in 2004, Capital Prep was born and it too has sent 100% of its graduates to four-year colleges. An ESSENCE best-selling author, Dr. Perry has appeared on numerous radio and television shows nationwide and has been a regular contributor on educational issues for CNN, MSNBC and FOX. A rare mix of scholar and community activist, practitioner and prognosticator, speaker and doer, Dr. Perry's ability to see an issue and devise the necessary solutions has become his hallmark. |
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 Reverend Al Sharpton |
 Tom Joyner |
 Kym Worthy |
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 Monique Greenwood |
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Sunday, July 4: All Star Gospel Salute to Kirk Franklin, Pastor Shirley Caesar and Bishop Paul and Pastor Debra Morton | ||||||
 Kirk Franklin Singer, Author, Television Producer and Host Crossover gospel king Kirk Franklin changed musical history with the release of his debut album, Kirk Franklin and The Family, the first gospel album to sell more than a million copies. To date, the musical trailblazer has garnered seven Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, five NAACP Awards, two BET Music Awards, a Soul Train Award and countless others. The host and co-executive producer of the BET gospel talent competition, Sunday Best, Franklin recently authored his new book, The Blueprint: A Plan For Living Above Life's Storms, and after more than 16 years in the limelight, this pioneering superstar shows no signs of slowing down. |
 Pastor Shirley Caesar Pastor, Singer and Songwriter For more than 40 years, gospel icon Shirley Caesar has traveled the world, spreading the word of God and breaking down barriers for her musical contemporaries. Singing with the group The Caravans in the early 60s, Caesar became a solo artist in 1966. A multi-award-winning artist, with eleven Grammy Awards and seven Dove Awards to her credit, "The First Lady of Gospel Music" has released over 30 solo albums and has sung for presidents and leaders around the world. Whether she is sharing the stage with Destiny's Child or pastoring a thriving church in Raleigh-Durham, no one can overlook this woman of God whose voice in song and word, from the stage or pulpit, has been resonating with audiences for nearly half a century. |
 Bishop Paul and Pastor Debra Morton Paul S. Morton, Sr., born in Windsor Ontario, Canada but was destined to move to the United States. God had a special calling on his life that extended far beyond the Canadian borders. In 1972, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. It was there, that he met and married New Orleans native Debra Brown, as the Senior Pastor of the Greater Saint Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. He served faithfully there for thirty-three years. |
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