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This Black-owned ranch is changing the face of farming in America: ‘The system was never designed for us’
After facing food shortages during the pandemic, James and Rachael Stewart purchased land and launched the first black-owned protein ranch in Arizona.
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'He shot me 10 times’: Why one woman joined the police force after surviving domestic violence
After being shot at close range by her ex and being let down by the justice system, Katrina Cooke Brownlee became a police officer to help other people.
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'There is zero shame in pregnancy loss,’ Jill Knox Powell on healing after a heartbreaking stillbirth
Jill Knox Powell on welcoming two rainbow babies after experiencing a stillbirth.
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How one woman is challenging stereotypes by teaching Black people to swim
The USA Swimming Foundation found that 64 percent of Black children have no or low swimming ability. Swim instructor Paulana Lomonier is trying to change that with her organization Black People Will Swim.
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'I was naive’: Mia Khalifa on life after adult films and reclaiming her power with OnlyFans
Content creator Mia Khalifa on how she reclaimed her power after leaving the adult film industry.
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‘Being different is unique’: How Lizzie Velazquez turned her pain into a platform after being bullied online
Anti-bullying advocate Lizzie Velasquez shares how a viral youtube video inspired her journey to self-love.
Yahoo Life'People were left to die': How losing her father to COVID-19 inspired one woman to fight for accountability
After the death of her father to Covid-19, activist Kristin Urquiza created a nonprofit for other families struggling with loss and seeking accountability.
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CNN’s René Marsh fights for change after losing 2-year-old son to brain cancer
The CNN national correspondent is raising awareness about pediatric cancer after the death of her 2-year-old son.
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Mental health advocate says letter writing saved her from taking her own life: ‘I always thought it would be better for everyone if I disappeared’
Diana Chao shares how writing letters to strangers helped her to gain a new perspective about mental health,
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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.
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Leyna 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.