Rachel Chang

The writer used her poetry to fight for justice across racial, social and sexual barriers.

The New Yorker used her poetic way with words to amplify injustice in race, gender, sexuality and classism.

As one of the leaders of the Stonewall Inn resistance, the Black transgender woman was an early activist for LGBTQ+ rights in New York City.

As a child, the famed director and actor witnessed the riots that started the 30-year period of sectarian violence.

In a deadly drama that played out in Italy's most fashionable city, the disgruntled ex-wife hired a team of accomplices to take down an heir to the Gucci empire.

The ‘West Side Story’ actress and ‘The Godfather’ actor’s passion was undeniable — but also incredibly dangerous at times.

Since 2008, the pop singer had been legally under the control of her father. After a long journey filled with roadblocks, Spears fought to take back her life.

At the age of 19, the future Queen of Soul wed her manager—and the seven-year marriage was filled with dark moments.

The Queen of Soul and the King of Motown first met as kids in Detroit, not realizing how much impact they’d each have on the world of music.

The Playmate and Mötley Crüe drummer's fast and short-lived marriage included two kids, a jail sentence and now-famous sex tape.

The "How I Met Your Mother" star may never have met his husband if they hadn’t ended up at the same New York City street corner at the same time.

Decades before Brown v. Board of Education, a Supreme Court decision favored the continued segregation of schools by race.

An unexpected best-selling book by Amy Tan turned into a box office success, yet it wasn’t until 2018 that its effects stuck.

The gospel singer’s spontaneous action led the orator to go off script during his 1963 March on Washington address.

From his embarrassing childhood nickname to the story behind his tattoos, here are some facts about the wrestler turned Hollywood star.

From the minty treat he eats before matches to a chart-topping rap album, learn some facts about the WWE superstar.

From how to tell Nikki and Brie apart to the celebrity who scripted their first match, here are some facts about the WWE and reality TV stars.

From the origins of his wrestling name to the sport he almost played professionally, here are some facts about the WWE star.

Questions still remain about Lee's 1999 murder after her ex-boyfriend Syed was sentenced to life in jail, and the case received mass attention from the podcast 'Serial.'

The Federal Bureau of Narcotics relentlessly pursued Holiday, the chase largely fueled by commissioner Harry Anslinger's biases.

The British entertainer stumbled upon an experiential form of comedic storytelling, pitting his exaggerated characters against unwitting regular folks to expose the truths about society.

Despite their superstar statuses, this New York City couple’s willingness to evolve together has kept their relationship going strong for more than 20 years.

Bryant, his daughter Gianna and six others perished in a January 26, 2020, helicopter crash, leaving a permanent hole in the basketball world.

What started as a friendship grew into a trailblazing collaboration between two women who broke through gender stereotypes to become rap royalty.