Redemption Road

A small Mississippi town where three civil-rights activists were killed in 1964 looks to a bright future as it elects its first African-American mayor.

My Generation's Stephen Menick takes us to Philadelphia, Mississippi for this groundbreaking story.

Ground Breakers

From young idealists to mature mentors inspiring change.

On this My Generation we will examine a diverse group of people that have changed the way we live and the way we think.

Goddess

She drew inspiration from ancient cultures and transformed haute couture in America. Meet fashion designer Mary McFadden.

Stonewall

A movement that has been more than 40 years in the making - celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Stonewall, a historic period in Gay Civil Rights.

Wally's Cafe

They're not just making music, they're making history. Find out why Billy Holiday, Quincy Jones, and Wynton Marsalis have all journeyed to this jazz mecca. Welcome to Wally's Café.

The Hosts

Perhaps you first met Greg Williams when you heard his voice narrating specials for National Geographic, or as a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service. Or you might have encountered him as a detective on HBO's hit series, "The Wire." A former sports anchor with a degree in broadcast communications, Williams has received one of his industry's highest honors, the Communicator Award. With interests ranging from golf to music to history, Greg looks forward to sharing the journey ahead.

Cynthia Steele Vance, nominated for several Emmys, has worked as an anchor for Fox News in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. She has also covered local and national news as a reporter for NBC, ABC, and PBS affiliates. She was the host of "BusinessNow," which was distributed by ABC NewsOne. She is a trustee of the George Washington University and a board member for PBS affiliate WETA.

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