E1 - Viola Davis

Aired: March 03, 2022

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.

E2 - Sandra Oh

Aired: March 03, 2022

Emboldened by Oh's "it's an honor just to be Asian" proclamation at the Emmys, a journalist starts an Asian American pride movement.

E3 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Aired: March 03, 2022

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.

E4 - Billy Porter

Aired: March 03, 2022

Porter's tireless efforts to break barriers in show business help a fellow stage performer create a platform to celebrate Black actors on Broadway.

E5 - Jane Fonda

Aired: March 03, 2022

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.

E6 - Ava DuVernay

Aired: March 03, 2022

Inspired by the award-winning director's work, four Black female judges create a nonprofit to educate kids about the criminal justice system.

E7 - Malala Yousafzai

Aired: March 03, 2022

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

E8 - Laird Hamilton

Aired: March 03, 2022

Hamilton's surfing innovations give a triple amputee encouragement to adapt the sport to his body.

E9 - André Leon Talley

Aired: March 03, 2022

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

E10 - Selena Gomez

Aired: March 09, 2023

Selena's honesty about her mental health gives two people the courage to speak out about their own challenges.