Widely regarded as one of the best baseball players of our time, slugger Albert Pujols started playing the game on the s... MoreAlbert Pujols
Growing up poor in the barrios of Fresno, California, Gary Soto found it nearly impossible to imagine a better life for ... MoreGary Soto
Praised for capturing what it means to be a young teen, Judy Blume excels as a children’s author. She has always enjoyed... MoreJudy Blume
Known for her remarkable paintings and her mystique, Georgia O'Keeffe created evocative paintings that reflected her ado... MoreGeorgia O'Keeffe: Artist
In his own words, Spike Lee is the man who singlehandedly 'broke the color barrier' in Hollywood in the mid-1980s. In a ... MoreSpike Lee: Director
The early life of Herbert George Wells was filled with poverty, injuries, failed apprenticeships, brief periods of schoo... MoreH.G. Wells
George Washington Carver has long been revered for his contributions to improving the lives of poor Southern farmers. Ca... MoreGeorge Washington Carver: Scientist and Inventor
Gregory Hines starting tap dancing at the age of two, along with his older brother, Maurice. The brothers, who showed a ... MoreGregory Hines: Entertainer
When one of her recipes calls for 'EVOO', cooks knowingly reach for the extra-virgin olive oil. And when she declares a ... MoreRachael Ray: Food Entrepreneur
This former first lady and Yale Law graduate was destined for political life. Hillary Rodham Clinton brought her intelli... MoreHillary Rodham Clinton: Politician
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