Madam C.J. Walker, Self-Made Millionaire

Without their sister, Katharine, the Wright brothers may never have taken flight.

Colonel Charles Young overcame racism to rise through the ranks and create his legacy in the great outdoors.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation celebrates the legacy of the baseball pioneer by empowering future leaders through scholarships, mentorship and educational opportunities.

How many of us remember hot summer days running around with a super soaker in hand? What you might not know is that your summer fun was all thanks to a nuclear engineer who also worked on the stealth bomber.