Wayne Dawkins

Contributing writer Wayne Dawkins is an assistant professor at Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications. Wdawkins4bj@aol.com

 Dr. Wilmer Leon
Dr. Wilmer Leon is the Producer/ Host of the nationally broadcast call-in talk radio program “On With Leon,” and a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Go to www.wilmerleon.com or email: wjl3us@yahoo.com.

Jonathan Clarke
Jonathan Clarke is an independent producer and Chief Consultant of The Clarke Groupe, a St. Louis, Missouri media and communications company specializing in corporate video production, media training and strategic message development.

Wamara Mwine
Wamara Mwine covers the White House for Examiner.com and PoliticsInColor.com. At United Press International, NBC and CNN, Mwine covered national politics. Mwine's passion for social issues is reflected in his letters published in USA Today.

Lyman King
Lyman King is setting out to become the political voice for Gen-X.  The 35-year-old resident is in the midst of creating a national forum to empower, educate and engage 18-35 year olds around the the country. He wants to make sure that young Americans, particularly African-Americans, get informed, get involved and start taking action to change their communities instead of sitting back and waiting.

Marisa Trevino
Marisa Trevino is a syndicated journalist and local public radio commentator writing about family, education and other social justice issues for over a decade. Dedicated Latina, playwright, and citizen. She can be reached at latinalista@airmail.net.