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Donald Williams II called 9-1-1 on Derek Chauvin and testified against the cop in court—but first he found courage in the violent cages of a combat sport. That history helps him grapple with the aftermath of a murder.

Priya Desai traveled to Nicaragua to film the story of Lizandro Claros-Saravia who was supposed to head to North Carolina to start college. Instead, the former high school star athlete was deported after informing ICE of his soccer scholarship to Louisburg College.  

Ricky Williams has launched his own brand of cannabis, and has also dived headfirst into the world of astrology. The former NFL running back spent 11 seasons with the Saints, Dolphins and Ravens, and became synonymous with the debate of marijuana's role in sports—which is as relevant as ever.  Priya Desai spent a day with Williams to talk about his evolution from the NFL's cautionary tale to an advocate on mapping your own journey. 

What's Not known for being comfortable as a public figure off the court, U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka came to understand the power of her fame, then wielded it in eye-catching ways to confront racial injustice and police violence.