Depending on your age, the name Tina Fey conjures images of a delightfully snarky Sarah Palin impression, an enviable partnership with fellow feminist comedic genius Amy Poehler, or perhaps the Continue Reading
Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is one of the most beloved justices in American history. Commonly known as “Notorious RBG” to her following, Ginsburg spent a lifetime flourishing in the face of adversity…
Kerri Walsh Jennings, nicknamed “Six Feet of Sunshine,” is widely regarded as the greatest female beach volleyball player of all time. After leading the Stanford women’s indoor volleyball team to two NCAA titles, Walsh Jennings would turn to professional beach volleyball, teaming up with Misty May-Treanor to form one of the most dominant pairs the sport had ever seen…
Katherine Anne Couric, born in Arlington, Virginia, is a journalist, presenter, author, and producer. She is the youngest child of John Couric, a retired journalist and public relations executive, and his wife, Elinor…
Known as Lewis Alcindor Jr. until 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a former professional basketball player who completed 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association. Throughout his time as an athlete, back in the 70s and 80s, he was a strong force in the game and was voted by ESPN in 2007 as the greatest center of all time…
Ratan Tata is one of India’s most prominent businessmen and philanthropists. A member of a prominent Indian family, he started out on the shop floor of Tata Steel, shoveling limestone and tending to a blast furnace. He eventually became the head of the Tata Group, India’s largest and most powerful conglomerate…
As one of Hollywood’s A-listers, James Franco is recognized as one of the most versatile thespians of his generation. He began acting in the late 1990s and achieved international fame for his portrayal of Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man trilogy. Known for his rakish charm and chiseled good looks, Franco has defied expectations by becoming more than a pretty face in Tinsel Town…
One of the most exciting stories in the 2020 presidential race was Andrew Yang’s insurgent campaign that catapulted him from relative obscurity into the national spotlight. As the leader of a burgeoning movement of “Yang Gangers,” Yang surpassed the expectations of many by outlasting sitting senators and former governors…
John Roger Stevens, otherwise known as John Legend, was born on December 28th, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio. Being musically inclined and in a family of people who loved music, he started playing the piano by four. At age seven, he joined their church choir…
Warren Buffett’s rise as the world’s most successful investor is the stuff of legend. Born during the Great Depression in Nebraska, Buffett demonstrated keen business abilities at a young age. By 13, Buffett was dabbling in stocks, working odd jobs, and selling his own horseracing tip sheet. Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” he made his first million soon after he turned 30…
