Inspiring

September 17, 2021

The Inspiring Story of Dr. Ellen Ochoa: The First Hispanic Woman in Space

For decades, human spaceflight has been at the forefront of exploration outside the realm of Earth’s atmosphere. Many men and women have become trailblazers on this path in history, paving the road to the final frontier for future generations. One such person is Dr. Ellen Ochoa, who became the first Hispanic woman in space when she blasted off aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1993.

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September 15, 2021

Indigenous Model Makes Her Debut at 2021 Met Gala and Goes Viral for Her Look

Among all of the glitz, glamour, and wild fashions seen at this year’s Met Gala, one attendee has been making waves on social media ever since she was seen there. Indigenous model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse went viral after users started circulating photos of her appearance at the event known as “fashion’s biggest night out.” At 19 years old, Chasinghorse is a rising star in the modeling industry.

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September 7, 2021

Malnourished Child Adopted by a Single Gay Man Is Now an Olympic Champion Inspiring Others

Becoming a parent is a significant milestone in many people’s lives. And more than anything, Jerry Windle had always wanted to be a father. However, as a single, gay man in the late 90s, the odds were stacked against him. Struggling to adopt a child in the U.S. due to stigmas surrounding gay fatherhood, Windle had almost begun to lose hope that he could ever start a family.

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August 15, 2021

This Retired Engineer Has Saved Over 1,200 Varieties of Apples From Extinction

What do you plan to do in your retirement? Tom Brown—an engineer who grew up in rural North Carolina—stumbled upon his retirement passion project in 1998 at a farmer's market. Brown was introduced to several heritage apples—varieties of the fruit which were standardized in the 18th and 19th centuries. Inspired to learn more, Brown began to learn from experienced orchardists how to cut, cultivate, and graft apple trees.

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My Modern Met

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