Melvin Patrick Elyis the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Humanities and Professor of History at the College of William & Mary.

Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander is professor of History and endowed professor of Virginia Black History and Culture and emeritus director of the Joseph Jenkins Roberts Center at Norfolk State University.

Stephen Rockenbach is a professor of History, Interim Chair, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, and assistant Dean of CHSS for Student Affairs, Virginia State University.

Sabrina G. Watsonis an instructor and doctoral candidate in the Department of History and Philosophy at Virginia State University.

Evanda S. Watts-Martinez is director of Counseling Services and assistant professor of Education at Richard Bland College of William & Mary and Co-Chair of the college's Racial Justice & Equity Task Force.