FREDERICK, Md. - Marylandian -- The Frederick Speaker Series brings Jeff Corwin (Biologist & Wildlife Conservationist), Laura Lynne Jackson (Certified Research Medium), Dr. William Li (Physician, Scientist & Author), Walter Mosley (Author & Social Commentator), and Carol Anderson (Professor of African American Studies, Emory University) to the Weinberg Center for the Arts beginning February 2026 through June 2026.

For nearly 30 years, Jeff Corwin has been a leading voice in wildlife conservation, educating global audiences through his Emmy-winning television work on ABC, Discovery, Disney Channel, CNN, and more. He currently serves as creator and host of Wildlife Nation, a groundbreaking ABC series produced with Defenders of Wildlife that highlights conservation efforts across North America. With a deep academic background and a passion for storytelling, he continues to champion the protection of endangered species worldwide.

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Laura Lynne Jackson is a Certified Research Medium with the Windbridge Institute and a member of the advisory board for the Forever Family Foundation, where she supports research into afterlife science and helps grieving families find comfort. Her bestselling book, The Light Between Us, shares powerful stories and explores the science behind her abilities, offering a transformative view of human consciousness.

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, and author of the New York Times bestsellers Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet. His pioneering research has contributed to the development of over 40 medical treatments for more than 70 diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. As President of the Angiogenesis Foundation, Dr. Li leads global efforts on food as a means of medicine, metabolism, and longevity.

Walter Mosley is an iconic and award-winning author whose prolific career spans more than 60 books across genres including mystery, science fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels. Best known for his acclaimed Easy Rawlins detective series, Mosley's work has also been adapted for screen, including Devil in a Blue Dress and the upcoming The Man in My Basement. A powerful voice on race and justice, Mosley's influence extends from the page to the screen, stage, and public discourse.

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Carol Anderson is a professor of African American Studies at Emory University and the bestselling author of White Rage, One Person, No Vote, and The Second: Race and Guns in a Fatally Unequal America. A major voice in reframing American history, she contributed to the Pulitzer Prize-winning The 1619 Project and is known for her powerful research on race, democracy, and human rights. A recipient of numerous fellowships and awards, Professor Anderson brings critical historical insight to today's most urgent social and political issues.

Tickets may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org (http://www.weinbergcenter.org/), by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 W. Patrick St. Frederick, MD starting August 14 (members) and August 21 (public).