The story of civil rights organizer Bayard Rustin, who was almost written out of history because he was gay.
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures shines a light on influential Americans who’s stories don’t usually make it into the textbooks – from the “Robin Hood of Harlem” to the greatest athlete of the 20th century.
John Rollin Ridge
John Rollin Ridge, aka Yellow Bird: the first Native American to ever publish a novel
Hedy Lamarr
Hollywood actor turned visionary inventor Hedy Lamarr – the Mother of Wi-Fi!
Claudette Colvin
The story of 15-year-old African-American school girl Claudette Colvin who, in 1955, took on the State of Alabama.
Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan, the African American from the South who defied expectations by being selected to serve in Congress
Bob Fletcher
The story of Good Samaritan Bob Fletcher who supported Japanese-American families during WW2
Dr Frances Oldham Kelsey
Meet Dr Frances Oldham Kelsey – a true American hero who challenged big drug companies to protect the American people
Marie Van Brittan Brown
Marie Van Brittan Brown – visionary inventor of the Home Security System.
Stephanie St Clair AKA Madam Queenie
Stephanie St Clair, the “Robin Hood” of Harlem
Jovita Idar – Voice of the People
The story of Mexican-American journalist Jovita Idar