George Yancy is professor of philosophy at Emory University, where he specializes in the study of African American philosophy and critical philosophy of race. He is a regular contributor to the New York Times blog "The Stone" and is author or editor of a number of books, including the award-winning Philosophy in Multiple Voices and Black Bodies, White Gazes.

Maria del Guadalupe Davidson directs the women's and gender studies program and co-directs the center for social justice at the University of Oklahoma.

Susan Hadley is professor of music and director of music therapy at Slippery Rock University. She is author or editor of several books, including Therapeutic Uses of Rap and Hip Hop.