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The Anchor for America
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The Anchor for America
Director Julie Taymor's creative journey, from 'The Lion King' to 'The Glorias'
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Director Julie Taymor's creative journey, from 'The Lion King' to 'The Glorias'
How writer, actress and showrunner Lena Waithe turned her own story into award-winning television
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How writer, actress and showrunner Lena Waithe turned her own story into award-winning television
Duolingo founder Luis von Ahn on education and his journey through the tech industry
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Duolingo founder Luis von Ahn on education and his journey through the tech industry
Misty Copeland’s biggest purpose isn’t being a great dancer – it's inspiring the next generation
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Misty Copeland’s biggest purpose isn’t being a great dancer – it's inspiring the next generation
YouTube Superstar Lele Pons On How She Achieved Her American Dream
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YouTube Superstar Lele Pons On How She Achieved Her American Dream
Salman Rushdie’s first novel was universally panned – and his second won him The Booker Prize
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Salman Rushdie’s first novel was universally panned – and his second won him The Booker Prize
Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps: ‘I wasn’t afraid to dream as big as I possibly could’
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Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps: ‘I wasn’t afraid to dream as big as I possibly could’
How Marcus Samuelsson refused to accept rejection and became a world-class chef
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How Marcus Samuelsson refused to accept rejection and became a world-class chef
How Jay Leno went from sleeping in New York City alleys to hosting the Tonight Show
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How Jay Leno went from sleeping in New York City alleys to hosting the Tonight Show
Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Bongiovi’s philanthropic journey off the rock and roll stage
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Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Bongiovi’s philanthropic journey off the rock and roll stage
Dr. Ruth Westheimer’s career journey from sniper to housemaid to sex expert
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer’s career journey from sniper to housemaid to sex expert
360 Video: Oklahoma!
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360 Video: Oklahoma!
Actor Jimmy Smits quit the football team to join the drama club - and launched a long career in TV
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Actor Jimmy Smits quit the football team to join the drama club - and launched a long career in TV
360 Video: Slava's Snowshow
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360 Video: Slava's Snowshow
How Zainab Salbi took control of her own story and founded a global women's rights organization
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How Zainab Salbi took control of her own story and founded a global women's rights organization
Kal Penn on the comedy series he always wanted to make & navigating Hollywood
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Kal Penn on the comedy series he always wanted to make & navigating Hollywood
Curtis Martin didn’t particularly like playing football – but went on to dominate the NFL anyway
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Curtis Martin didn’t particularly like playing football – but went on to dominate the NFL anyway
360 Video: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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360 Video: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Queen Latifah talks career success and giving back to the next generation
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Queen Latifah talks career success and giving back to the next generation
How boxing legend Laila Ali navigated her career after leaving the ring
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How boxing legend Laila Ali navigated her career after leaving the ring
360 Video: Beetlejuice
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360 Video: Beetlejuice
360 Video: My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center Theater
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360 Video: My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center Theater
360 Video: DC's Cherry Blossoms
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360 Video: DC's Cherry Blossoms
Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi on gender identity & the duality of success
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Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi on gender identity & the duality of success
360 Video: Be More Chill
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360 Video: Be More Chill
How Kate Hudson manages a Hollywood career, a $300 million dollar business, and her family
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How Kate Hudson manages a Hollywood career, a $300 million dollar business, and her family
360 Video: Jersey Boys
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360 Video: Jersey Boys
360 Video: Flying with the Thunderbirds
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360 Video: Flying with the Thunderbirds
How 10 years of rejection by NASA taught Peggy Whitson to be a better astronaut
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How 10 years of rejection by NASA taught Peggy Whitson to be a better astronaut