DeRay Mckesson (born July 9, 1985) is an American civil rights activist, progressive [1] podcaster, and former school administrator. [2][3][4] An early supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement, he has …

Born 2/26 and raised in Chicago Illinois, DeRay has transformed his rough upbringing, streetwise mentality and status as a working actor into a live tour that stays fresh and ever changing according …

Sep 12, 2025 · A born hustler from Chicago’s South Side, DeRay was first noticed by Hollywood at Atlanta’s Laffapalooza Festival. DeRay won the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition and was a …

As a leading voice in the Black Lives Matter Movement and a co-founder of Campaign Zero, DeRay has worked to connect individuals with knowledge and tools, and provide citizens and policy makers with …

After his wildly successful 1 hour Showtime Comedy Special, DeRay Davis: Power Play that aired to rave reviews, Davis continues to ascend on what can only be described as the Samuel E. Jackson …

A lifelong advocate for children, youth, and families, DeRay emerged as a leading voice in the Black Lives Matter movement and serves as Executive Director of Campaign Zero, an organization working …

211K Followers, 4,853 Following, 2,911 Posts - deray mckesson (@iamderay) on Instagram: "deray@campaignzero.org || Activist. Organizer. Teacher. Author."

Activist DeRay Mckesson was born on July 9, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland to Joan Adams and Calvin Mckesson. He received his B.A. degree in government and legal studies in 2007 from Bowdoin …

The Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson filmed his own arrest in Baton Rouge, La., on Saturday, one of hundreds that took place at demonstrations across the country.

Antwan DeRay Davis is an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for his role as Ray-Ray the Hustle Guy in Barbershop and Barbershop 2: Back in Bus