This section acknowledges contributors that have provided permission to share their experiences, publications, social/cultural commentary, research and artistry by way of their advocacy and dedication focused on diversity literacy, inclusivity, equity, social justice, critical history, qualitative/quantitative research within the framework of citizenship and democratic principles.

While they differ by way of personal identity, legacy, professions, personal accomplishments and artistry, they come together to provide depth, breadth and context with veracity on the highly complex subject of diversity literacy.

All have a legacy of interwoven diverse titles and subtitles. The author, poet-lawyer, scholar, principal, superintendent, qualitative researcher, college professor, workshop facilitator, department head, elementary-junior high-high school educator, non-profit mentor, founder of college student center, community organizer, webmaster and graphic story teller.

All humbly doing the work dedicated to providing knowledge, clarity, comprehension, mentorship, empowering future generations with resiliency and hope.

Jorge L. Chinea, Adam Collins, Jose Cuello, Martin Espada, Roger Frank, Beverly Geltner, Joy Harjo, Peter Knight, Nancy Page, Carolyn Lunsford Mears, Mark Oberfest, Parker J. Palmer, Gloria Lopata Prosperi, Schimm Schimmel, Karen Tonso.