Dr. Moogega Cooper is a planetary protection engineer, which means she has her hands full with making sure Earth and other planets aren’t contaminated as humans explore space. But even though she’s busy saving the universe, she still took the time to sit down with Kimberly to talk about the good kind of fear, feelings getting in the way of science, and being a germophile.

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To movement artists Jon Boogz and Lil Buck – aka MAI – dance can be a form of entertainment, but it’s also a vehicle for connection, education, and action. Kimberly sits down with MAI to talk about changing perceptions of dance and the power of channeling your experiences through art. Plus, Buck answers the question many of us have probably had after watching him perform: Do his toes hurt when he dances?

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What does excellence look like? Join us as host Kimberly Drew gets to know nine Black visionaries who are defining the future and inspiring the world.

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