In this story from February 1971, eminent composer and orchestra leader Duke Ellington shares how his sounds of praise came from his heart.
In this story from June 1981, the Touched by an Angel star shares how her faith guided her through a serious health crisis.
During Black History Month, reflections on long-ago events that continue to haunt us today.
Acting was her passion. But what happens when your dream gets crushed?
Misty Copeland shares her inspiring journey to being the first black principal ballerina in American Ballet Theatre’s 75-year history.
In this story from July 1976, the star of stage and screen shares how he learned to use his gifts for God’s glory.
Carolyn Maull McKinstry, survivor of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing and friend of the victims, shares how she was able to heal from the sorrow and fear of that day.
Celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black Americans with these inspirational quotes from Harriet Tubman, Muhammad Ali, Maya Angelou and more.
In this story from August 2001, the acclaimed actor shares how his happy and honorable upbringing has impacted his career choices.
In this story from March 1954, contralto Marian Anderson shares how she came to doubt her great gifts as a singer, only to see her love for music restored by prayer.
In this story from April 2004, the star of stage, screen and television shares how a math teacher refused to allow the 12-year-old Uggams’ God-given talents to go undeveloped.
In this story from August 1948, Hall of Famer and American hero Jackie Robinson recalls the challenges he faced in breaking baseball’s color barrier.
