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Lee’s film School Daze propels an educator to become the president of a historically black college.

Discovering Wonder’s music restores the faith of a woman who woke up blind and helps her reconnect with the world.

A woman is emboldened by Steinem’s feminist activism to become a doctor at a time when society expected her to be a homemaker.

The animal welfare activist’s struggles and triumphs inspire two Balinese teenagers to start a movement of their own.

Shahidi’s commitment to social justice issues empowers a community organizer who grew up in foster homes to change the system.

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.

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.

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.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner meets a young Syrian refugee and inspires her to fight for girls’ education and freedom from child marriage.

The late fashion editor and style icon who broke long-standing racial barriers mentored an up-and-coming Black designer.