#SayHerName: Marielle Franco
The murder of Marielle Franco, a Brazilian city councilor, was a shock not just to Brazil, but the entire world. People everywhere […]
Mary Francis Hill Coley: Midwife Activist
Known for her progressive views on childbirth, Mary Francis Hill Coley was an influential midwife in American history. Coley, known as Miss […]
4 Black Athletes Making Olympic History
Black History Month is a time to celebrate culture as well as inspirational people who made history, but it doesn’t have to […]
Lindsey Vonn: The Speed Queen
February 9th marks the beginning of the 2018 Winter Olympics, hosted in PyeongChang. Some of our finest athletes will be competing in […]
Chris Long: Hero On and Off the Field
Working for a major sports franchise can bring you fame, money, and a platform for making a difference. While some players fail […]
Cub Scouts Kick Boy Out
Most Cub Scouts are given awards for their bravery but instead of a badge, 11-year-old Ames Mayfield was kicked out of his Cub […]
Tarana Burke: Me Too Hero
Tarana Burke has made it her mission to encourage young girls and women to tell their stories and heal together. In 2006, […]
Hero, Heather Heyer
These are dangerous times. Every year thousands of Americans become victims of hate crimes and the number of hate groups in America […]
Our Hero, Shirley Chisholm
February is a time to celebrate African American History. In honor of Black History Month, we are featuring a great African American […]
Our Olympic Heroes
Since the start of the 31st Summer Olympiad, our 558 American athletes have been setting records and making this country proud. As […]