Behind the Music
Jesse Stone wrote “Shake, Rattle & Roll”, “Flip, Flop, Fly”, “Idaho” and many other hits. He was closely associated with Atlantic Records and was going strong until age 97. Growing Bolder pays tribute to a little-known legend.
All breaking-barriers Stories
Dr. Claudia Thomas
From a campus rebellion to a devastating hurricane, Dr. Claudia Thomas has witnessed history and bounced back from adversity.
Barbara Hillary
Barbara Hillary is a 75-year-old cancer survivor who became the first black woman to reach the North Pole.
Dr. Fran Cook-Bolden
Renowned dermatologist Fran E. Cook-Bolden says you don’t have to spend a lot on beauty products to look like a million bucks.
Monte Irvin
Baseball great Monte Irvin was initially tapped to be the first black player to break the color barrier.
Frankie Manning
No one has done more to innovate and popularize the Lindy Hop than Frankie Manning.