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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Cast: Where Are They Now?
Find out what the cast of the hit series has been up to since their days of staking vampires.
10 Directors of Color Who Changed the Film Industry
Through their unforgettable art and innovations in film, these auteurs stand among the most influential big-screen talents in movie history.
How Betty Ford Tackled the Taboo of Addiction
The former first lady spoke publicly about her struggles with prescription pills and alcohol, and founded a rehab center to help others.
8 of Audre Lorde's Most Memorable Poems
The writer used her poetry to fight for justice across racial, social and sexual barriers.
How Althea Gibson Broke the Color Barrier in Tennis
The Harlem-raised trailblazer learned to control her emotions and ride out the hostilities to become one of the sport’s transcendent champions.
15 Inspiring Audre Lorde Quotes
The New Yorker used her poetic way with words to amplify injustice in race, gender, sexuality and classism.
Inside Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Riviera's Friendship
The two revolutionary LGBTQ+ activists developed a friendship while fighting for transgender rights in the 1960s and '70s.
13 Powerful Marsha P. Johnson Quotes
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.
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Major Taylor: The Story Behind America's First Black Sports Superstar
The largely forgotten bicycle racing champion took center stage at a time when the sport was all the rage in a still-segregated nation.
Eunice Hunton Carter: The Woman Who Reeled in Lucky Luciano
The trailblazing Black lawyer uncovered the evidence that tied the Mafia boss to a prostitution operation and led to his conviction.
How Kenneth Branagh's Family Left Turmoil in Belfast
As a child, the famed director and actor witnessed the riots that started the 30-year period of sectarian violence.
How Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Changed TV With Desilu Productions
The legendary husband-and-wife team used ‘I Love Lucy’ to break new ground in the business and launch a production empire.
'Home Alone' Cast: Where Are They Now?
Discover what the stars of the 1990 holiday movie have been up to since the hit film smashed box offices records.
Jesse Owens: 5 Facts About the Groundbreaking Olympic Athlete
Here are five lesser-known but important facts from the life of the iconic sportsman.
Michael Jordan: 7 Facts About the Basketball Legend
To celebrate the sports superstar, here are seven facts about his life and iconic career.
How Patrizia Reggiani Plotted to Kill Her Ex-Husband Maurizio Gucci
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.
Rita Moreno and Marlon Brando’s Tumultuous Eight-Year Relationship
The ‘West Side Story’ actress and ‘The Godfather’ actor’s passion was undeniable — but also incredibly dangerous at times.
Serena and Venus Williams: Inside Their Close Bond and Competitive History
The siblings forged a tight bond as tennis prodigies that only strengthened as they achieved their wildest dreams of fame and fortune.
Betty White: 6 Facts About Hollywood's Golden Girl
Here are some interesting tidbits about the TV legend's life and career.
Alexander Graham Bell: 5 Facts on the Father of the Telephone
Learn more about Alexander Graham Bell and the machines he invented.
Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker: Inside Their Relationship and the Scandals That Brought Down Their Empire
The televangelists quickly rose to fame, creating a media empire, but scandals eventually tore the relationship apart — and landed Jim in prison.
Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X: Inside Their Brief But Impactful Relationship
The up-and-coming boxer relished the tutelage and friendship of the influential Nation of Islam minister before a power struggle drove them apart.
How Nina Simone Used Her Performances For Activism
The musician used her voice and songs to support the civil rights movement and speak out about crimes against Black people in America.
Britney Spears’ Conservatorship: A Complete Timeline
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.