Paula Sardinas, a seasoned advocate for Black and marginalized communities, has dedicated 32 years to advancing social equity. Recently, she established the Washington Build Back Black Alliance, focusing on critical issues like food insecurity, generational wealth, and gentrification, while championing over 300 bills each legislative session in Washington.

Sen. Cory Booker delivered a historic 25-hour speech on the Senate floor to protest President Donald Trump's government cuts and his assault on civil rights, breaking the record previously held by Sen. Strom Thurmond. The marathon speech served to energize his party and underscore the urgency of safeguarding civil rights.

George Foreman, a former world heavyweight champion, transitioned from a 15-year-old dropout to a successful boxer and entrepreneur. As the last of the three heavyweights who dominated the 1970s, he set three significant boxing records.