Billy Mills faced the definition of hardship prior to his 1964 Olympic Gold medal win. Orphaned at the age of twelve and discriminated against everywhere he went for his Native American heritage and his natural talent, Mills faced the oppression and came out on top. He is now a successful businessman, athlete, entrepreneur, family man, and community leader. He is... read full bio
For Scott Verplank, staying on top of his diabetes with frequent blood glucose testing means staying on top of his game for the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour. When Scott Verplank tees off, he has more to consider than the other golfers hes up against on the course. From 32 years of having diabetes, Verplank has learned that he must... read full bio
Widely acknowledged as the preeminent expert on corporate governance, Richard Breeden is the former Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. He now serves as Corporate Monitor of WorldCom, Hollinger and Fannie Mae. His own firm, Richard C. Breeden & Co., provides turnaround advisory services and strategic consulting to companies experiencing financial or governance distress. With wit and... read full bio
Perpetually on the bestseller list, this author and physician has explored the fiendish potential of modern medecine run amok. A former resident in eye surgery, medical officer to aquanauts and an expert on underwater research who has worked with Jacques Cousteau, Cook's books include Coma, Mindbend, Outbreak, Godplayer, Brain, Mortal Fear, Mutation, Vital Signs and his latest, Terminal.... read full bio
Ohio's Akron is where Rita Dove was born. She studied at Miami University of Ohio, Universität Tübingen in Germany, and the University of Iowa, where she received her MFA in creative writing in 1977. She was a 1970 Presidential Scholar. Her third collection of poetry, Thomas and Beulah, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1987. She also held the position of... read full bio
Andre Tippett is a former All-American college and professional football player from Birmingham, Alabama. Tippett started his career playing high school football for Barringer High School. He then played college ball for the University of Iowa where he was a three-year letterman and an All-American defensive before signing to the New England Patriots in the NFL Draft. He remained with... read full bio
Vinny Pazienza, who was once known as Vinny Paz, is a legendary figure in the boxing world. Pazienza's odyssey, which included overcoming life-threatening ailments and winning world titles, is proof of the resilience of the human spirit. This piece explores Vinny Pazienza's extraordinary life, including his ascent to popularity, the terrifying car accident that almost ruined his career, and his... read full bio
Tiny Archibald is a retired professional basketball player for the NBA who played for the Cincinnati Royals, the Omaha Kings, the Milwuakee Bucks, and the Boston Celtics. He was an NBA champion, The NBA scoring champion and the NBA assists leader, an AllStar Player six different years, and even an NBA All-Star Game MVP. He led the NBA in free... read full bio
Dwight Evans is a retired MLB player. He played for the Boston Red Sox for 18 of his 19 year career, signing with the Baltimore Orioles for his last season. During his career he held a .272 batting average, 2,446 hits, 385 home runs, and 1,384 runs batted in. Evans become a powerhouse hitter in the second half of his... read full bio
Rico Petrocelli is a retired Boston Red Sox player. He played with the Sox for the entirety of his 16 year career. He has a .251 batting average, 210 home runs, and 773 runs batted in. Since retiring, Petrocelli has sporadically coached and managed the Red Sox's minor league team and works as a sports broadcaster for several shows.... read full bio
No one has to tell John Corbett that Hollywood stars moonlighting as musicians dont always get taken seriously. Hes already faced crowds full of skeptics wearing expectant looks that silently challenge him, show us what youve got. But Corbetts never had a problem doing just that, onstage with his band or on radio airwaves. His self-titled debut album, released in... read full bio
The Contours were one of the early African-American soul singing groups signed to Motown Records. The group is best known for its Billboard Top 10 hit, ""Do You Love Me,"" a million-selling song that peaked twice in the Top 20. In 1962, Gordy created a new label for Motown Records called the Gordy label and signed The Contours as its... read full bio
Paul Thorn takes his rootsy style of rock to a refined place. The twelve songs about love (both lost and found) on Thorn's latest recording, ""Are You With Me"" demontrate his gift for narrative is stronger than ever. As a live performer, Paul Thorn has taken his monster songwriting ability all over the world. In addition to headlining close to... read full bio
Paula Cole is an American Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter who is best known for her singles, Where Have All the Cowboys Gone and I Dont Want to Wait, which was featured on the television series Dawsons Creek. Over the span of her career she has released eight studio albums and is about to release her ninth. Cole has won a... read full bio
Jive Records recording artist Mystikal returns from the Crescent City to sink his fangs into the rap world and spit venomous lyrics. Known for being one of the most respected and lyrically adept rap stars on the planet, Mystikal keeps you moving into the millennium with a unique flow and clever delivery that is unforgettable. The James Brown of... read full bio
When Ottmar Liebert released Nouveau Flamenco in 1990, I believe he took the musical community completely by surprise. Here was not only a brand new way of playing the flamenco guitar, but also a masterpiece of melodic composition from a relatively unknown artist. Because he was so new, most critics (and certainly the people who control nominations for the Grammies),... read full bio
Formed by Winter in 1967, the Paul Winter Consort became one of the earliest exponents of world music, combining elements from various African, Asian, and South American cultures with jazz. The Consort has evolved with time, changing its voice but not its aims. Early members such as David Darling, Paul McCandless, Ralph Towner, Glen Moore, Collin Wolcott, Nancy Rumbel and... read full bio
Whether it’s Natalie Stovall’s breathtaking vocals and larger-than-life stage presence, her band’s turbo-charged, take-no prisoners live shows, or the collective unit’s barnstorming worldwide tours, Natalie Stovall and The Drive prove they are arena ready. A humble, charismatic entertainer with a trademark lion’s mane of big blonde hair, Natalie and her powerful vocals and sparkling fiddle leave audiences spellbound. Although... read full bio
Rain Pryor is a dynamic speaker, spokesperson, award winning actress, singer, writer, comedian and, a producer. Now that's quite a few hats to wear, but, they all fit and every one of them reflects her eclectic mix of Judaism and her African American roots. One of Rain mentors told her, if you wait for the world to come to you,... read full bio
Young Quinn Sullivan quickly gained quite a reputation among today's most respected guitar players and musical artists. Since the age of seven, Quinn has been sharing stages with legendary players like Eric Clapton, BB King and Buddy Guy at iconic venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, and Red Rocks. He has also performed at some of the world's... read full bio
