Saturday, February 24, 2018

She can change a tire in 14 seconds flat

"Who runs the world? Girls." 2/24/18

Brehanna Daniels doesn't look like anyone else on the racetrack. As NASCAR's first African-American female pit crew member, she's making history in the traditionally male-dominated industry. Daniels is on a mission to break barriers and inspire more women of color to join the sport, creating the new face of a changing NASCAR.

Journey to Justice: One Man's Fight for Freedom

When Jarrett Adams was 17 years old, he was wrongfully sentenced to 28 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Fueled by his desire for justice, Adams began studying the law while incarcerated. Today, he's a defense attorney, fighting to help others facing the same injustices.

The Sibling Rivalry Behind Adidas Versus Puma

In the 1930s, brothers Adolf and Rudolph Dassler made the most kickass kicks in the land. But, with great success comes great competition. Soon, sibling rivalry split the brothers—and their company—apart, with each creating their own line of shoes. Do the brands Puma and Adidas sound familiar?

The Fast and Furious Family

You might not recognize their faces, but Brionna and her pops Jalil Jay Lynch have been cruising through all your favorite action movies. As professional stunt drivers, they've been burning rubber in everything from "Black Panther" to "Creed." 

A Record-Breaking Collection

Alejandra Fierro Eleta, aka Gladys Palmera, has had an affinity for Latin music ever since she was a kid. At 18, she began to collect records from some of her favorite musicians. Today, her collection has grown into one of the largest, most comprehensive libraries of Latin music in the world.

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