A group of retired Black women in Philly, many already skilled quilters and artists, gather weekly to sew period pads for girls in Africa. Along the way, they've also built a community here.

The devices remain unreliable in darker skinned people. Researchers say more guidance, enforcement and even legal action may be needed to spur improvement.

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About UJW The Urban Journalism Workshop (UJW) is an annual program that teaches D.C. area high school students the fundamentals of journalism through interactive lectures, hands-on training, and field...

EasyKnock, which pioneered 'sale-leaseback' deals for struggling homeowners, abruptly closes its doors

Libraries around across the U.S. are helping people get healthier. They offer fitness classes, food pantries, cooking classes, conversations about loneliness and mental health, and even blood pressure...