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Developing a Black-focused birdwatching group for people of color in Michigan took a dogged willingness to bypass those standing “in the way.”

Their vision: a world without slavery. Their tool is a dress. The challenge is simple: Every December, participants commit to wearing a dress — or tie — every day for 31 days, regardless of the occasion or weather.

The share of journeys made by car in the city has fallen by nearly half, and the trend is only accelerating.

Local foods, once rare on school lunch trays, are gradually becoming more available in school cafeterias as states promote fresh produce, legumes, meats, and fish.

Your guide to every major heritage and history month — to help you or your organization bring attention to important communities and issues.

A slate of brands are marketing clothing that they say can break down in your backyard.

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Coming home from war, Richard Casper struggled with depression and suicidal ideation, but he found the healing power of art and music.