At Major League Baseball's Negro League draft, we asked players about civil rights in today's world. It was clear most people in the room saw Barack Obama's presumptive Democratic nomination for president as another major milestone for African-Americans.

Bruce Rossmeyer is an unlikely corporate icon. He's parlayed street smarts and a willingness to gamble into a major business empire. Now, Rossmeyer is putting the finishing touches on the crown jewel of his empire.

They had the skills to play in the big leagues but were denied the chance because of their skin color. In a symbolic gesture of goodwill, Major League Baseball "drafted" 30 former Negro League players.

Swimmer Edgar Larson wouldn’t let a major medical episode get in the way of his passion. The 85-year-old worked his way back to health and won nine gold medals along the way.

During the recent Major League Baseball draft, we talked to Hall of Famer Dave Winfield and former Negro League player Neale "Bobo" Henderson about how the sport has changed over the years.

She's the only woman ever drafted by major league baseball; he's 102 years old and still loves to tell stories about his days in the Negro Leagues.

Charley Pride was in no short supply of talent. He's a country music legend who dreamed of being in the Major League Baseball hall of fame. But it wasn’t his lack of talent that stopped him – it was the color of his skin.

Major league baseball players can wear jewelry, but not high schoolers. In the '90s, a top pitcher in Florida was thrown out of the state tournament for wearing a necklace. So Stu and Marc made a tongue-in-cheek PSA to explain the dangers.

A true visionary, Mary Furlong was one of the first to recognize the power of the 50+ market, and these days she's helping small start-ups and major corporations profit from it.

Amazingly, senior athlete Terry Roach turned her major injuries into inspiration for competing. She's a walking medical miracle that has overcome the worst to become the best.

Steve Sigler says softball never appealed to him, so he founded a hardball league that is now 45,000 members strong -- and growing.

The mortgage meltdown has taken a toll on most but author Ciji Ware says there's a brighter side to it all.

She's not a runner and she's not a walker – Fan Benno-Caris is right in between. She's been race walking for almost 20 years and she's not slowing down anytime soon.

Columbia Sportswear's "one tough mother" is still taking names and vibrant as she enjoys her 80s.

Renowned cancer expert -- and Growing Bolder guru -- Dr. John Langdon brings you the latest research on preventing cancer, early detection and surviving the deadly disease.

With the bills piling and the dishes sitting in sink, it's obvious we all have responsibilities in our life. But one woman, broadcast journalist Kathy McManus has another idea. Find out what she feels is the biggest responsibility we all have.

Sara Davidson was practically kicked out of Hollywood after becoming one of the top TV writers and producers in the business. Now, she's back and getting the last laugh.

Tick, tock. Tick, tock. According to author Elizabeth Gregory, women can stop looking at their watch because the trend of later motherhood has changed the time on the biological clock.

She may have been one of the most powerful and successful women on Wall Street but Linda Franklin turned 50 and decided to take another road in life.

He's called "The Car Czar." Robert Lutz developed some of the biggest, baddest muscle cars in the world. He spent decades keeping major car companies in the black. Now, at the age of 75, he's determined to turn them green.

Marjorie Thompson had her passions and goals, but life had other plans for her. She accomplished a lot many can't say they have, but Thompson still yearned for more.

Prescription drugs may help with illness, but Dr. Hyla Cass is here to tell us what our doctors won't say about the most commonly prescribed drugs.

Athletes of every sport know the importance of warming up before competing, but Bob Cooley knows exactly how to stretch them to success.

His first major revolution came in 1968, when Dr. Kenneth Cooper coined the term "aerobics." Now, the preventive medicine leading authority has enlisted the help of his son, Dr. Tyler Cooper.

Arlo Guthrie was born with a guitar in his hands and thanks to his legendary singer-songwriter father, Woody Guthrie, he's learned just how to become renowned himself.

Ray Zahab used to be a smoker who lived an unhealthy life. After a few major life changes, he's on the other side of the spectrum, running marathons, raising awareness for important causes and living an adventurous life.

He's Dr. Phil, Robin Williams, President George W. Bush and John Madden all rolled up into one. He's Frank Caliendo and he's one of the most talented impersonators in the business.

Could you imagine reading for the next 501 years? Could you imagine living without your high-tech gadgets? Well, if you answered 'No' to both questions, you may have a problem. But PC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lance Ulanoff may have an answer.