Van Jones

President & Founder of the Dream Corps, CNN Commentator

Van Jones shares his thoughts on the "responsibility and burden" placed upon the American Muslim community. 

Khizr Khan

Gold Star Father

Khizr Khan shares his vision of the American Muslim community. "Our role will be defined in history as being chosen to defend [American] values." -- Khizr Khan

George Takei

Actor, Author, Activist

George Takei (Actor, Author, Activist) talks about the history of Pearl Harbor, Earl Warren and not allowing history to repeat itself.

AMY GOODMAN

BROADCASTEr, TV HOST

Dedicated to the ideals of a free press, Amy Goodman highlights stories of courage and resistance dedicated to the ideals of a free press.

Rep. Xavier Becerra

D-CA 34th District

Congressman Xavier Bicerra thanks MPAC for the work its done and the effort it puts in to build communities by working together with other groups.

Rep. Ted Lieu

D-CA 33rd District

Congressman Ted Lieu shares his thoughts on the intersectionality of different communities, as well as why we should continue to support our social justice organizations.

Rev. Ed Bacon

Former Pastor of All Saints Church,
Activist

Rev. Ed Bacon is the chair of MPAC's inaugural Advisory Council. This Council advises us on strategy and programs, and is composed of leaders and opinion shapers with expertise in policy, entertainment, interfaith, law and academia.

Dr. Rev. William Barber II

Pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church,
Architect of the Moral Monday Movement

Rev. William Barber is a nationally renowned minister, political advocate, architect of the Moral Mondays Movement, and past president of the North Carolina NAACP. Under his leadership, the NAACP made immense progress combatting racial injustice in relation to incarceration, voting rights, and marriage equality.

RABBI SARAH BASSIN

Associate RABBI of TEMPLE EMANUEL, BEVERLY HILLS

Rabbi Sarah Bassin is a pluralist at her core, believing that we always have something to learn from those who are different than us – whether religiously, culturally, politically, or even Jewishly. With this passion to engage difference, Rabbi Bassin has reinvigorated Temple Emanuel’s young professionals community and work in social justice.

Stephen Woolery

FBI Special Agent in Charge
 

Stephen Woolery (FBI Special Agent in Charge) speaks on the importance of building bridges and turning leaderships into partnerships because the only way we can succeed is with the help of each other.

Graham E. Fuller

Former Vice Chairman of the National Intelligence Council of the CIA

Graham E. Fuller is an American author and political analyst, specializing in Islamic extremism. After spending 20 years in the CIA, he was appointed vice-chair of the National Intelligence Council.

Dr. Cornel West

Professor at Harvard University, Activist, Author

Dr. ASIFA QURAISHI-LANDES

Professor OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON