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Stand-Up Comedian Hannah Berner

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Stand-Up Comedian Hannah Berner Is Breaking Gender Barriers

Model Lila Moss on runway

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Lila Moss Is Repping Type 1 Diabetes on the Runway

Instant Dream Home star Paige Mobley

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Instant Dream Home Star Paige Mobley Is Making Her Mark

Sydney Sweeney starring in Euphoria

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Here’s Why We Love Euphoria Star Sydney Sweeney

Kevin Hart at The Children’s Place

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Kevin Hart Is Helping Open Learning Centers Across the Country

Kim Kardashian

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What Kim Kardashian Has Achieved in Law So Far

Sue Bird bringing the ball down the court

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WNBA Legend and Trailblazer Sue Bird Retires

Three-time NFL defensive player of the year, J.J. Watt

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Here Are 5 Examples of J.J. Watt’s Legendary Philanthropy

Ronda Rousey American pro wrestler

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Four Ways Ronda Rousey Is Doing Good in the World

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Five Reasons We’re Endlessly Inspired by Serena Williams

An action shot of Naomi Osaka playing tennis

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Inspirational Athletes Using Social Media to Push for Change

basketball on the color smoke background

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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes Starts Scholarship for BIPOC Students

Vector illustration of woman on-camera recording

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Why We’re Big Fans of Youtuber & Disability Advocate Molly Burke

Street photographer Brandon Stanton is best known for his photography blog, Humans of New York

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How Brandon Stanton Uses ‘Humans of New York’ to Help Others

Friends hold hands, go out of a huge phone

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These Influencers Are Raising Awareness About Health Challenges

African American instagram content creator

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Sassy Latte Uses Fashion to Kickstart Meaningful Conversations on Instagram

Brandon Stanton, creator of Humans of New York

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‘Humans of New York’ Raises $1 Million in 24 Hours for Debate League

illustration of genders

Wellness

Why This Sex Educator Is Teaching Healthy Masculinity Online

Sarjesa tea packaging includes work by Indigenous artists

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How One Tea Company Wants to Transform the World for Women

Each BLACKLIT subscription box includes a book by a Black author, a shirt and 3-5 products from Black-owned businesses.

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Meet the Entrepreneur Increasing Representation in Literature Through BLACKLIT

Photo of the Gill brothers, who founded Frères Branchiaux candle company

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This Candle Company That Gives Back Is Run by 3 Young Brothers

Laurinda Lee-Retter is the founder of Kind Karma Company, which employs at-risk youth to handcraft ethical jewelry

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This Entrepreneur Is Empowering At-Risk Youth Through Her Jewelry Company

Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia

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Patagonia Founder Gives Away His Entire Company to Fight Climate Change

Jennifer Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty.

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This Is the Beauty Brand Empowering Indigenous Youth

Andrea van Vugt, disability advocate

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Meet One Advocate Working to End Disability Poverty in Canada

Demonstrators fighting for climate change and pollution during coronavirus outbreak outdoor in the city - Focus on african woman face

Sustainability

5 Inspiring Young Climate Activists Who Are Making a Difference

Joleen Mitton's modelling work includes campaigns for clients such as Kenzo, Clinique and Vivienne Westwood. Photo courtesy of Joleen Mitton.

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How One Woman Is Advocating for Indigenous Representation in Fashion

Ella Daish stands next to the giant tampon applicator she created with period waste found on beaches

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How One Woman Is Making the Period Industry More Sustainable

Women wearing Madame Premier clothing

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Madame Premier Promotes Gender Equality in Politics Through Fashion

save rez dog looking upward

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Save Rez Dogs: How One Woman Advocates for Dogs Needing Help

Silvia Pikal, chief editor, toast magazine

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Editor’s Letter: September 2022

Nicole Wolf is a visual artist and illustrator who tells the stories of individuals living in conflict zones through “soft, slow journalism.”

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Meet the Artist Telling the Stories of People in Conflict Zones

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov

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Inspiring Athlete Rodion Amirov Eyeing Return to Hockey in November

Meet the woman whose artwork represents unity among all Indigenous nations.

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Brandy Jones Is an Indigenous Artist Creating Unity Through Her Artwork

Elaine Tan Comeau, founder Easy Daysies

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This ‘Mompreneur’ Invented a Product That Helps Kids Have Easier Days

Cassidy Perry, founder, The Arise Box

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This Is the Subscription Box That Fights Human Trafficking

: Queen Elizabeth II visits Holyrood Palace to mark her Platinum Jubilee.

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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II and Her Achievements

Madeline Shaw is the entrepreneur and co-founder behind Aisle

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How This Entrepreneur’s Company Is Reimagining the Period Aisle

Osteopath, chiropractor and myofascial release therapist, Dr. Liza Egbogah

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This Chiropractor & Shoe Designer Is Leading the Way in Painless Fashion

Sandy Struss

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One Woman Turned Her Health Challenges into an Opportunity to Empower Others

Epimonia Founder Mohamed Malim

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This Fashion Label Transforms Refugees’ Life Jackets into New Apparel

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Your Inspiration Calendar for September 2022

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