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.
Guest Stars:
Viola Davis
Emboldened by Oh's “it's an honor just to be Asian” proclamation at the Emmys®, a journalist starts an Asian American pride movement.
Guest Stars:
Sandra Oh
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.
Guest Stars:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Porter's tireless efforts to break barriers in show business help a fellow stage performer create a platform to celebrate Black actors on Broadway.
Guest Stars:
Billy Porter
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.
Guest Stars:
Jane Fonda
Inspired by the award-winning director's work, four Black female judges create a nonprofit to educate kids about the criminal justice system.
Guest Stars:
Ava DuVernay
The Nobel Peace Prize winner meets a young Syrian refugee and inspires her to fight for girls' education and freedom from child marriage.
Guest Stars:
Malala Yousafzai
Hamilton's surfing innovations give a triple amputee encouragement to adapt the sport to his body.
Guest Stars:
Laird Hamilton
The late fashion editor and style icon who broke long-standing racial barriers mentored an up-and-coming Black designer.
Guest Stars:
André Leon Talley