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Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington and former counsel to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Clarence B. Jones, discuss investing in Africa. Former Clinton policy advisor Eric Liu explains the importance of mentors.
Isaiah Washington
Isaiah Washington
Isaiah Washington's dream was to be the second 'Gen. Washington.' Following a stint in the Air Force, the Houston native attended Howard University, where he caught the acting bug. He made his film debut in Crooklyn and has credits that include Out of Sight and Get On The Bus. Prior to his star-making turn in ABC's Grey's Anatomy, Washington guest-starred in several series, including Ally McBeal and Soul Food. He also helped create CityKids Repertory, the performance arm of CityKids Foundation.
Clarence B. Jones
Clarence B. Jones
Clarence B. Jones' career spans several decades. A former counsel and speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jones helped negotiate a settlement of the civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, AL and coordinated legal defense of SCLC leaders. He has since founded several successful financial, corporate and media-related ventures and was the first African American to become a partner in a Wall Street firm. Jones finally breaks his silence as a movement insider in his book, What Would Martin Say.
Eric Liu
Eric Liu
In '02, the World Economic Forum named Eric Liu one of 100 "Global Leaders of Tomorrow." A former speechwriter and policy adviser to President Clinton, Liu has an extensive background in media, politics and publishing. He's a Fellow at the New America Foundation and teaches at the University of Washington's Evans School of Public Affairs. Liu also hosts the cable interview program, Seattle Voices. His books include The Accidental Asian, featured in the PBS documentary Matters of Race, and The True Patriot.