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Champion Gymnast With Down Syndrome Becomes A Model, Paving The Way For Others Like Her

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Everyone is born with their unique striking beauty. 25-year-old Chelsea Werner from Danville, California was born with  Down syndrome , the most common chromosomal defect (1 in 700 babies) that delays physiological and intellectual development. Chelsea was introduced to gymnastics at the age of four to help her develop strong muscles because most people with Down syndrome suffer from low muscle strength. Chelsea showed remarkable gymnastic talent and later went on to win four Olympic championships in gymnastics. Chelsea has now been recruited as a model by  We Speak , an international fashion agency aimed at encouraging people to love their bodies and never be shamed by the way they are. Werner hopes to be a voice for people born with Down syndrome. The HeartySoul - Read more
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Women of Native American History: From Nanye-Hi to Sharice Davids

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https://jonamaylambert.com/women-of-native-american-history-from-nanye-hi-to-sharice-davids/ Native American Heritage Month A lot has changed since 1990 when President George W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month, or commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month.  It was intended to recognize, honor, and celebrate people of indigenous descent. During this month, it is important to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and unforgettable contributions of our nation’s first inhabitants. Native American Female Heroes Often when we think of the great Native American heroes of the past,  we imagine brave male warriors and chief who led their people through war and the long journey into an uncertain future.  However, there have been some formidable women who fought fearlessly in battle, served as committed leaders, undertook dangerous journeys and saved lives. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month,  let’s discuss
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Remembering Our Veterans

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Add Meet the gallant all-black American female battalion that served in Europe during World War II 
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  Study Finds Record-High Percentage of LGBTQ Series Regular Characters on Broadcast TV   #jladiversity  http://bit.ly/LGBTQtv
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Download our latest whitepaper on generational differences and how to overcome without invalidating anyone and embracing perspectives.

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The racial dynamics between American women are flipped in a disorienting photo series

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Here’s What Happened to the 99 Immigrant Children Separated From Their Parents and Sent to Chicago

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Confidential records reveal details about struggles to find parents and traumatic experiences during the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance crackdown. by  Jodi S. Cohen ,  Melissa Sanchez  and  Duaa Eldeib   Sept. 10, 5 a.m. CDT They were as young as 10 months, as old as almost 18. About one-third of the children who ended up in Chicago came from Guatemala. Others had fled Brazil, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize, Romania and India. All had at least one parent locked up, often hundreds of miles away. Months after the plight of children separated from their parents under the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance immigration crackdown sparked outrage, prompting a reversal of the policy, those children’s identities and experiences in detention remain largely unknown. But ProPublica Illinois has obtained confidential records about the 99 children sent to Illinois shelters run by the nonprofit Heartland Human Care Services, which has a federal contract to house immigrant
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