E1 · Spike Lee
Lee's film School Daze propels an educator to become the president of a historically black college.
E2 · Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Hamilton creator inspires a father and daughter to overcome the challenges of fighting cancer.
E3 · Stevie Wonder
Discovering Wonder's music restores the faith of a woman who woke up blind and helps her reconnect with the world.
E4 · Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey's trailblazing journey motivates a Georgia man to confront racism and run for elected office in his hometown.
E5 · Gloria Steinem
A woman is emboldened by Steinem's feminist activism to become a doctor at a time when society expected her to be a homemaker.
E6 · Big Bird
The beloved Sesame Street Star helps a young Indian American immigrant feel less alone in her new country.
E7 · Jane Goodall
The animal welfare activist's struggles and triumphs inspire two Balinese teenagers to start a movement of their own.
E8 · Aly Raisman
The perseverance Raisman displayed in her Olympic quest helps a young gymnast who lost her leg defy the odds.
E9 · Yara Shahidi
Shahidi's commitment to social justice issues empowers a community organizer who grew up in foster homes to change the system.
E10 · Misty Copeland
The groundbreaking African American ballerina motivates an aspiring aerospace engineer to triumph over racial and gender boundaries.
