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First LookWith a kick, Sarah Fuller makes Vanderbilt football historyWith players out due to COVID-19, Vanderbilt women's soccer player Sarah Fuller took the field for the college's football team as a kicker. She made history as the first woman to play in a Power Five conference football game.
Cover StoryA Thanksgiving like no other: Finding uplift in a dark yearWhy Americans feel it is particularly vital to express gratitude this Thanksgiving.
Lending an ear: ‘Free listening’ is this guy’s businessIn this era of social distancing, Kip Clark offers human connection: From a perch on a street in Cambridge, he listens to anyone who wants to talk.
First LookWhy self-care priorities are shifting during the pandemicSelf-care doesn't have to be skin deep. The concept has taken on new meaning and new expressions during the pandemic as people spend more time alone.
For historic Mississippi church, a day of ThanksgivingLittle Zion Missionary Baptist church in Greenwood, Mississippi, has been closed since March. It opened for one day to mark its 150th anniversary.
Cover StoryAthletes have taken social stands before. Why this time is different.While athletes have long pushed political causes, the current wave of activism may prove more effective than most.
Every stitch tells a story: A Black quilter confronts injusticeFor generations of Black women, quilting has been a way to tell stories and protest injustice. In this video, we profile a world-renowned quilter whose work has taken a new turn as the country wrestles with racism.
Cover StorySpawned by the pandemic, digital nomads are redefining ‘home’No longer tethered to the office, people are living where they want to, redefining the idea of work and home.
Black, trans, and hopeful. Meet Jevon Martin.Many in the Black transgender community have long sought safety in the shadows. But for New York’s Jevon Martin, being seen offers a new kind of hope.
First LookThanksgiving will be different this year. Here's how to prepare.As Thanksgiving approaches, health officials are advising against big gatherings. But gathering outdoors and feasting over video calls are all on the menu as Americans seek creative ways to celebrate.
Want to prevent wildfires? Try getting someone's goat.In Laguna Beach, herds of goats are helping to pare down combustible grasses, one nibble at a time.
Difference MakerAn electrician’s good deed launches a movement of helpersA retiree’s home repair problems were a big deal for her, but an easy good deed for a network of volunteers that has expanded to help others, too.
First LookMayflower at 400: Native American, Pilgrim descendants reflectFour centuries ago, colonists sailed the Mayflower to what would become America and encountered established Indigenous groups. Today, descendants of both groups grapple with a mix of pride and regret on the events that followed.
Cover StoryPulling together: Lessons from first all-Black high school rowing teamArshay Cooper, who was part of the first all-Black high school rowing team, uses lessons he learned on the water to bridge racial divisions.
First LookHawaii to tourists: Testing is required, quarantine is notHawaii just launched a pilot to allow travelers who have tested negative for coronavirus to come to the islands without quarantining. The new rules are part of an effort to turn around its tourism-based economy, which has been devastated by the pandemic.
Drive-thru Texas state fair: fried Oreos, yes. Baby animals, no.Our correspondent's first state fair experience was a drive-thru, but, despite the $65 cost, it was still a powerful community draw.
Cover StoryHomegrown relief: Farming communities tackle rise in suicidesSurvivors of suicide and concerned families pioneered care. Now more resources are mobilizing to address the occupational hazards of farming.
Difference MakerRetired no more: A Texas octogenarian advocates for seniorsDoris Griffin, an advocate for older people – at nearly 90 years old – knows how to speak for, and about the needs of, Texas seniors in the pandemic.
FocusSetting ‘good fires’ to reduce the West’s wildfire riskAs fires rage in the West, Florida may offer lessons. Officials there promote “prescribed burns” to sustain ecosystems and enhance public safety.
Crisp air and apples: Pandemic-weary folks flock to pick-your-own farmsFarmers are used to being resilient. Now they’re applying pandemic precautions and supplying nature to people looking for a taste of normalcy.
