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

The Harlem-raised trailblazer learned to control her emotions and ride out the hostilities to become one of the sport’s transcendent champions.

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

The two revolutionary LGBTQ+ activists developed a friendship while fighting for transgender rights in the 1960s and '70s.

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.

The largely forgotten bicycle racing champion took center stage at a time when the sport was all the rage in a still-segregated nation.

The trailblazing Black lawyer uncovered the evidence that tied the Mafia boss to a prostitution operation and led to his conviction.

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

The legendary husband-and-wife team used ‘I Love Lucy’ to break new ground in the business and launch a production empire.

Discover what the stars of the 1990 holiday movie have been up to since the hit film smashed box offices records.

Here are five lesser-known but important facts from the life of the iconic sportsman.

To celebrate the sports superstar, here are seven facts about his life and iconic career.

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.

The siblings forged a tight bond as tennis prodigies that only strengthened as they achieved their wildest dreams of fame and fortune.

Here are some interesting tidbits about the TV legend's life and career.

Learn more about Alexander Graham Bell and the machines he invented.

The televangelists quickly rose to fame, creating a media empire, but scandals eventually tore the relationship apart — and landed Jim in prison.

The up-and-coming boxer relished the tutelage and friendship of the influential Nation of Islam minister before a power struggle drove them apart.

The musician used her voice and songs to support the civil rights movement and speak out about crimes against Black people in America.

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.

From Gary Ridgway's first murder to his eventual capture and arrest, here are the key moments from his killing spree that claimed the lives of at least 48 women.

Dennis Rader tormented his Kansas community with a string of murders and taunted the police who couldn't solve his crimes, but blew his own cover through an insatiable desire for attention.

The intelligent, engaging law student murdered at least 20 women in a spree that spanned the country until his arrest in 1979.