Andrew Young reflects on the continued struggle for civil rights, beginning with the actions of President Lincoln.

Annette Lantos, holocaust survivor and chairman of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice, discusses her experience in Hungary with granddaughter Sunday Swett.

Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer discusses how family history and patriotism influenced his career decisions and family life.

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Dr. Bernard Watson, the chairman of the board of trustees of the Barnes Foundation, reflects on growing up during segregation.

Former U.S. Marines and brothers Chuck, Dan and Ish Boyle reflect on their parents' sacrifices and the opportunities it has allowed them.

Former NFL safety Brian Dawkins shares the significance of Abraham Lincoln's legacy, and how it enabled him to achieve success.

Carolyn Kuan shares her journey and the obstacles she faced moving to the U.S. at the age of 14 with her students.

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Dikembe Mutombo reflects on the challenges of growing up in a Congolese society with little opportunities, and how his move to the U.S. changed his life.

Dorothy Kittaka, co-founder of FAME (Foundation for Art and Music in Elementary Education), discusses the impact of the arts on her life.

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Former President and CEO of Campbell Soup Doug Conant explains the power of a “How can I help you?” attitude in life and in business.

Former Chiquita Brands International Chairman and CEO Fernando Aguirre shares the adversity and advantages of being bicultural in business and society today.

Filomena Desimone, who immigrated to the U.S. from Italy during wartime as a teenager, discusses the opportunities her children have had growing up in America.

Dr. Franklin McCain, one of the Greensboro Four, passed away on January 9, 2014. He shares his oral history as part of our Lincoln’s Legacy Initiative.

Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr., Chancellor at NC A&T State University, reflects on racial inequality and the freedoms we’re still fighting for today.

Rabbi Harry Sky shares his inspiring encounters with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his experiences with concentration camp survivors.

Justice Henry Frye, the first African American on the Supreme Court of North Carolina, shares how civil rights progress was achieved both inside and outside of the courtroom.

Isaiah Tidwell discusses Lincoln's impact on society, and what he wants his granddaughter to know about freedom and opportunity.

NFL retiree Jack Brewer reflects on the tension and inequality he encountered playing high school football and how it motivated him to succeed as a safety in the NFL.

Georgia Congressman, the Honorable John Lewis, discusses what inspired him to join the Civil Rights Movement.

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Civil Rights Activist Julian Bond shares his experiences defending civil equality and attending classes led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte discusses the impact Lincoln has had on her children, her career and women's rights.

Former NHL goaltender, Mike Richter reflects on how the values of freedom and opportunity have played a major role in sports.

Patrick Burke, the director of player safety for the NHL, believes working hard can leave a positive legacy for the next generation.

Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra discusses the importance of learning as a way to create opportunities for yourself.

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Rashard Jones, project director of the African American Male Mentoring Program, shares the importance of mentorship with one of his mentees.

Scott O’Neil, CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils, reveals on how education enabled him to turn a challenging childhood into a successful future.

Former Mayor of Atlanta, the Honorable Shirley Franklin, discusses her journey and what some of her inspirations were growing up.

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Shirley Frye, an elementary school teacher and higher education leader, reflects on her career as a young woman in Greensboro, N.C.

Dr. Trini Urtuzuastegui Melcher shares her journey from the 11th child of immigrant parents to becoming the first Hispanic woman to earn a PhD in accounting.