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Viola Davis

Episode number: 1

Overview: 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

Episode number: 2

Overview: 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

Episode number: 3

Overview: 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

Episode number: 4

Overview: 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

Episode number: 5

Overview: 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.

Ava DuVernay

Episode number: 6

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

Malala Yousafzai

Episode number: 7

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

Laird Hamilton

Episode number: 8

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

André Leon Talley

Episode number: 9

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

Selena Gomez

Episode number: 10

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