Debbie Allen is a legendary choreographer, actress, director, producer and one of the most powerful executives in Hollywood. And she accomplished all of this while overcoming her industry’s sexism, racism and now ageism. We catch up with this force of nature and discover her secrets to success, as well as her greatest source of pride.
The Extraordinary Life of Ms. Vi
She was her city’s first female African-American lifeguard. She’s spent decades helping and ministering to the people of her community. She’s survived lupus. And now, at the age of 76, Ms. Vi has achieved something she’s dreamed about for years — she’s a college graduate.
Two Unforgettable Women of WWII
Wait, WOMEN in WWII flew fighter planes? They sure did, playing a vital role in helping to preserve our freedom. Meet two unforgettable women in their 90s, one who takes to the skies after 70 years and the other with truly inspirational stories to tell.
Sheila McCauley Keys
Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on a segregated Alabama bus changed the nation forever. Her niece looks back on her famous auntie’s legacy, sharing never-before-told stories from the family’s perspective.
100 Year Old Says Giving Back is Her Secret of Longevity
As she celebrates her 100th birthday, Dorothy Johnson celebrates a lifetime of giving back and breaking racial and gender barriers. She shares her secrets of longevity and offers her advice for making your own mark on the world.
Two Tuskegee Airmen Die on Same Day
Two Tuskegee Airmen who enlisted together in 1942, served together and continued their friendship throughout their lives both die on the very same day. Growing Bolder, inspired by their contributions to our country, was there to see the magic when several Airmen got together with a hangar full of students.
Stagecoach Mary: “You Got A Problem with That?”
Mary Fields, AKA Stagecoach Mary, was born a slave and at the age of 60 became the first African American woman to work for the U.S. Postal Service. A legend of the old west, the six foot tall two hundred pounder was a cigar smoking, whiskey drinking brawler ready and willing to fight for her right to live as she wanted.
History’s Forgotten Trailblazer
Brownie Wise is one of the most groundbreaking women in American business history, yet her story has been largely forgotten. Until now. See how she’s about to get the Hollywood treatment, complete with an A-list actress taking the lead role.
Alene Duerk
Alene Duerk is a true American pioneer. She shares the fascinating story of how she rose through the ranks, from registered nurse to becoming the nation’s first rear admiral. Now 94, she’s still as passionate and engaged as ever.
Dr. Lois Lee
For decades, Dr. Lois Lee has been ripping the covers off of one of America’s dirtiest secrets — adults have sex with children. Find out how she’s become one of the biggest and fiercest warriors in the fight against child sex trafficking.
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