Accidental Purpose

An accident eight years ago forced her to learn how to walk all over again.
Thirteen-year-old Shanteria Dixon looked both ways before crossing the street to her aunt's house. The soft breeze of the October 29, 1995, night grazed the material of the black dress she was carrying.
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Breaking New Ground

When Jessica Barandiaran put on her hard hat to do an internship with a contractor, she learned that its hard being the only woman.
It’s 6:45 a.m.—time for work at KHS&S Contractors. The air is heavy and humid, and the intern, wearing jeans and construction boots, starts the day by validating the work done by subcontractors on 17 buildings. Read More