doctors, presidents, maybe a future female president. but we've come a long way. >> reporter: and while they look at the traditions that made them who they are, the next generation is also looking at what their world could be. >> imagine the problems that would be solved if all people were kind and felt cared for. it doesn't matter what your race or religion may be. we all deserve kindness. >> can we talk about where we're going? and can we talk about what is necessary to get there? as we look at the next 400 years. >> reporter: natasha chen, cnn, hampton, virginia. >> our thanks to natasha chen for that report. now he was a fashion icon, a design genius, ahead of his time. tonight, tune in for the cnn film about the rise and fall of "halston."