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Author: Nicole Carroll, USA TODAY
Women of the Century didn’t succeed despite adversity, but often because of it
The lessons of the women who brought us this far show that from the darkest moments, we find our greatest resolve. Who will be forged by this fire?
Billie Jean King on her journey for equal rights in tennis, life: ‘No one ever has it easy’
Billie Jean King did not care if women weren’t allowed to play Wimbledon or the U.S. Open, she fought for equal pay because ‘we have nothing to lose.’
Ruby Bridges was 6 when she walked into a segregated school. Now she teaches children to get past racial differences.
“I believe that if we are to get past our racial differences, it’s… going to come from our young people,” says the icon, who now works with kids.
Lead was poisoning the water in Flint, Mich. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha put her reputation on the line to prove it.
“Nothing can prepare you for when the entire state goes after you and tells you you’re wrong.” Of course, she wasn’t wrong.
Lead was poisoning the water in Flint, Mich. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha put her reputation on the line to prove it.
“Nothing can prepare you for when the entire state goes after you and tells you you’re wrong.” Of course, she wasn’t wrong.
Rita Moreno on bravery (still hard), her journey (not over) and the importance of listening (we must do better).
Rita Moreno shares the story of being humiliated by a Hollywood director and the courage she mustered in the moment.
The Backstory: There is more to the Frederick Douglass story. Her name is Anna Murray Douglass.
Anna Murray Douglass has been largely overlooked by history, but she made her husband’s achievements possible. Journalists can lift up such stories.
The Backstory: Whatever back to school looks like, it has to serve the kids without internet and tech
In rural areas, internet access may not be available. In urban areas, it may not be affordable. These are the kids who fell most behind this spring.
The Backstory: When will I get my stimulus check? We answer this and dozens more of your most-asked questions.
You have questions about unemployment and the stimulus. You’re worried about bills and rent. We’re here with the latest news and answers.