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Viola Davis (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.

Sandra Oh (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.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (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.

Billy Porter (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.

Jane Fonda (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.