episodes
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1.
Viola Davis
The Oscar® winner's advocacy for women of color inspires a Nigerian woman to start an organization to help women and young girls in her country.
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2.
Sandra Oh
Emboldened by Oh's “it's an honor just to be Asian” proclamation at the Emmys®, a journalist starts an Asian American pride movement.
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3.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
An op-ed written by the NBA legend leads a Latino activist to create an organization devoted to uniting communities of color in L.A.
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4.
Billy Porter
Porter's tireless efforts to break barriers in show business help a fellow stage performer create a platform to celebrate Black actors on Broadway.
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5.
Jane Fonda
The outspoken activist's TED Talk on life's third act encourages a woman on the verge of 60 to forge ahead in a new career instead of retiring.
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6.
Ava DuVernay
Inspired by the award-winning director's work, four Black female judges create a nonprofit to educate kids about the criminal justice system.
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7.
Malala Yousafzai
The Nobel Peace Prize winner meets a young Syrian refugee and inspires her to fight for girls' education and freedom from child marriage.
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8.
Laird Hamilton
Hamilton's surfing innovations give a triple amputee encouragement to adapt the sport to his body.
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9.
André Leon Talley
The late fashion editor and style icon who broke long-standing racial barriers mentored an up-and-coming Black designer.
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10.
Selena Gomez
Selena's honesty about her mental health gives two people the courage to speak out about their own challenges.