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This couple chose to raise their child outside of the gender binary: 'You do not need to fit into that very limited box’
In 2020, J and Whitneé Garrett-Walker welcomed their first child. They share why they've decided to raise their baby outside of the gender binary.
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This Egyptian-American astrophysicist is pursuing her dream of going to Mars after a double mastectomy
Astrophysicist Sarafina Nance always dreamed of going to space. She talks about STEM for girls, advocating for her own health and her upcoming participation in a Mars simulation.
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Turning pain into activism: How 1 person’s experience with childhood sexual abuse inspired them to help others heal
Amita Swadhin survived childhood sexual abuse. Today they are helping others heal with the organization, Mirror Memoirs.
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Jazz Jennings on sharing her weight journey with viewers: 'I still love my body and I love being me'
LGBTQ activist Jazz Jennings on her weight, anti-trans bills and being pansexual.
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Historian Annette Gordon-Reed on why Juneteenth should be a national celebration: 'It shouldn't go unmarked'
The historian recounts her childhood in racially segregated Texas and the significance of celebrating Juneteenth.
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He grew up without a dad. Now this man is on a mission to help men be present fathers.
Charles Daniels founded "Fathers' Uplift" to help men be more present in the lives of their children.
Yahoo LifeLeyna Bloom, first trans woman of color in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue: ‘I have to really make sure that I’m not the last.’
Leyna Bloom is the first transgender woman of color to appear in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. She talks about representation and being the first.
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Schuyler Bailar was the first trans athlete to compete in the NCAA. Now he wants to stop bills that ban trans children from sports.
Schuyler Bailar, the first trans NCAA athlete, shares his story and the continued fight for trans equality in sports and healthcare.
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Patsy Mink was the first woman of color elected to Congress. Now, her daughter reflects on her legacy amid rise in anti-Asian violence
Patsy Mink was the first Asian American woman and woman of color to be elected to Congress. Her daughter Gwendolyn addresses her mother's legacy and the movement to #StopAsianHate.
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Mother’s Day without mom: How this woman has created a healing space for those who grieve
Alicia Forneret started "The Dead Mom's Club" after losing her mother in 2016. As Mother's day approaches, she shares resources for those grieving ad seeking community.
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A mother with autism shares her experience raising two sons with the disorder: ‘We’re here, we exist’
A mother with autism discusses getting diagnosed as an adult, raising two sons with the disorder and ways that the larger community can address intersectionality.
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'It's just traumatic as a parent': A mother discusses raising Black sons amid headlines of police brutality
Yoga and mediation teacher Rebeckah Price discusses why she had "the talk" with her son Jahbril about safety and threats from the police.
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Why activist Allie Young is stepping up to protect Navajo Nation: 'Our cultures are in danger of being wiped out'
Allie Young discusses "Protect the Sacred" and how she's helping Navajo Nation navigate the pandemic.
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'I was afraid to walk the streets of our community': ACLU President Deborah Archer shares how discrimination fueled her career
ACLU president Deborah Archer shares her story and goals for the organization.
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'Education is my tool': Activist Ilyasah Shabazz on teaching Black history in schools and the legacy of her father Malcolm X
Educator and activist, Ilyasah Shabazz discusses her new book and the legacy of her father, Malcolm X.
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Journalist Noor Tagouri on misrepresentation of Muslims in the media: 'Misinformation can put people's lives in danger'
Tagouri continues to address big issues by telling stories through her platform.
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How racial reckonings and a global pandemic have inspired these Black artists: ‘I needed to do this thing’
With the increasing push to uplift Black artists in real-time, many creators have had opportunities to showcase their excellence in spaces previously closed off to people of color. Yahoo Life speaks with two such artists about their work.
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'We all win when more of us are in the room': Share the Mic founders on claiming a seat at the table
Bozoma Saint John and Luvvie Ajayi Jones, co-founders of the Share the Mic Now initiative, share their secrets for claiming a seat at the table and lifting up the community.
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From the power of doulas to the sorrow of stillbirth: Experts talk joy and pain of Black motherhood
To discuss both the beauty and hardships of Black motherhood, Yahoo Life spoke with Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph, the co-founders of Sugaberry, a lifestyle brand “created by, for and about modern moms of color,” and to doula Nicky Dawkins.
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Why it's so important to break the stigma around mental health within the Latinx community
Within the last decade, the United States has seen a dramatic shift in the way medical professionals approach, diagnose, and treat mental health issues. Unfortunately, the Latinx community, like many other minority groups, have been left out of this holistic health movement.
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'Music is nourishment': Rapper and songwriter D Smoke and others talk about upcoming Roc Nation social justice album
Artists around the world are coming together to create new projects and inspire communities.
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'There's a lot at stake': Organizers share how they are fighting to protect voting rights for people of color
National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 22, and with one of the most important presidential elections of our lifetime on the horizon, it’s crucial to know your rights and how to register to vote.
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Master P on the importance of minorities disrupting the food industry: 'We need more people who look like us doing this'
Yahoo Life spoke with three Black entrepreneurs who are shaking up the food industry by breaking down barriers and creating safe spaces for people of color.
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'Enough is enough': How Stephon Clark's mother is keeping her son's legacy alive
In 2018, Stephon Clark was shot and killed in the backyard of his grandmother's house by two Sacramento, Calif., police officers. Today activists are still fighting to demand justice for Black lives.
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'This is not just a moment': How accountability and allyship will move the needle forward for Black Lives Matter
With the heightened racial tensions in America and the pandemic affecting people of color at disparaging rates, many are asking themselves, “Where do we go from here?”
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Experts on the importance of redistributing Black wealth: 'We can change the narrative'
Yahoo Life spoke with five Black public figures who are raising awareness about the importance of reinvesting in their communities.