Unsung Presents: Best in Black

Portraits of pioneering figures in fashion, from Run-D.M.C. and Grace Jones to Karl Kani and Virgil Abloh, who helped change the game, and change the world.

Portraits of trailblazing athletes, from Jesse Owens and Bill Russell to Venus Williams and Laila Ali, who helped change the game -- and the world.

Portraits of pioneering figures in film, from Lena Horne and Sidney Poitier to Spike Lee and Ava DuVernay, who helped change the game -- and the world.

Portraits of trailblazing activists who are helping change the game and the world; Paul Robeson, Angela Davis, Maya Angelou and Thurgood Marshall.