Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., is Founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, a new think tank / do tank whose mission is to promote the 4 founding principles which are cornerstones of our country: faith, liberty, community, and life as well as pursue common sense solutions that challenge conventional groupthink. He most recently served as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

For nearly 30 years, Dr. Carson served as Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, a position he assumed when he was just 33 years old, becoming the youngest major division director in the hospital’s history. In 1987, he successfully performed the first separation of craniopagus twins conjoined at the back of the head. He also performed the first fully successful separation of type-2 vertical craniopagus twins in 1997 in South Africa.

Dr. Carson received dozens of honors and awards in recognition of his achievements including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. He is also a recipient of the Spingarn Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and has been awarded over 70 honorary doctorate degrees. The U.S. News Media Group and Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership named him among “America’s Best Leaders” in 2008.

Dr. Carson and his wife, Candy Carson, co-founded the Carson Scholars Fund, which recognizes young people of all backgrounds for exceptional academic and humanitarian accomplishments. The organization has awarded more than 10,000 scholars and more than $8 million in scholarships. Carson Scholars is currently operating in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and since its founding, has installed more than 250 Ben Carson Reading Rooms around the country.

Born in Detroit to a single mother with a 3rd grade education who worked multiple jobs to support their family, Dr. Carson was raised to love reading and education. He has authored many books, four of which he co-wrote with his wife Candy. Recently, Dr. Carson wrote his first children’s book, Why America Matters, to teach kids about our important American values.

Dr. Carson graduated from Yale University and earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School. He and his wife are proud parents and grandparents.

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Combat-wounded Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny “Joey” Jones turned a traumatic, life-changing disability into a personal mission to improve the lives of all veterans, and share the life-changing perspective and gratitude he found in his recovery. Jones is a contributor across all FOX News Media platforms, including FNC, FOX Business Network (FBN) and FOX Nation. He is a fill-in host for the Fox and Friends franchise as well as the hit prime time show The Five.

Jones enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school. During his eight years of service, he worked as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (bomb) Technician, deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan on separate tours. During his last deployment to Afghanistan, Jones’ team rendered safe and destroyed more than 80 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along with thousands of pounds of other unknown bulk explosives. It was during that tour on August 6, 2010 when he stepped on and initiated an IED, resulting in the loss of both of his legs above the knee and severe damage to his right forearm and both wrists.

Jones’ message focuses on overcoming adversity, finding a positive perspective in dire situations, leaning on those around you, and finding strength in yourself and your community. Joey’s genuine demeanor, thoughtful approach and innate humor allow him to masterfully connect with people on a gamut of issues. He simply believes we all need the opportunity to tell ourselves it’s time to, “Get up, Get Over it, and Get Going.”

Natasha Owens is an Award Winning singer-songwriter from Dallas TX. Owens is offering up a bold, proud, powerful collection of songs that bridges an unwavering love of country with the themes of faith and family that have always played a significant part in her artistry.

“I’m so proud to stand and say that I love this country,” says Owens. Owens has been making regular appearances on the conservative circuit in recent months, including a main stage appearance at CPAC 2022 in Orlando, performing the national anthem for the largest and most influential annual gathering of conservatives in the world. She also performed for nearly 50,000 Veterans at this year’s Hero’s Honor Festival alongside Toby Keith and Craig Morgan.

Linda Koldenhoven is Co-Founder of Curating For Him, a non-profit whose mission is to glorify God through Fashion, Food and the Arts. For nearly 15 years, Linda owned a Screen Actors Guild talent agency with modeling and marketing divisions. With her marketing expertise, she attracted corporate clients such as Walt Disney World, Saks Fifth Avenue, SeaWorld, Universal, Darden Restaurants, The Orlando Magic, and countless others.

During this time, Linda served on the Florida Hospital Foundation Board, now Advent Health. Her service on this prestigious board included the creation and inception of The Celebrity Stroll utilizing her talent which raised millions of dollars for women and girls with cancer.

In addition to her countless volunteer activities, Linda has chaired various boards and has also founded a consulting business attracting powerhouse clients across the country with various companies and entities in the health and medical fields, education and fashion.

Oscar was born in Havana, Cuba in 1973 and from a young age discovered that fashion would be his life. He brings in his influences of dance, ballet, music, and the theatre to give an artistic edge to his designs that leaves everyone wanting more.

He participated in Project Runway “Under the Gunn”, hosted by Tim Gunn, with co-judges designer Rachel Roy, Georgina Chapman, supermodel Heidi Klum and Marie Claire fashion editor Zanna Roberts Rassi.

His work has been published in Hola Magazine, Marie Claire, Ocean Drive Magazine, The Miami Herald, Opulence Magazine, and Selecta Magazine. He’s had the honor of dressing Lara Trump for the Presidential Inauguration Ball, Rachel Roy for the Met Gala, Kelly Lynch for the ISA, Barbara Bermudo TV anchor for Univision, Latin Grammy award winner Lena Burke, among many others.

His designs take everyday trends and give them a glamorous twist, with elaborate detailing and construction that brings dresses to a new level.

Robert Dempster is a patriotic Artist, Musician and Businessman from Detroit, Michigan. Dempster is the host of “The Positive Patriot,” a podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon and more.