READING | America, a Redemption Story: Choosing Hope, Creating Unity by Senator Tim Scott: "Our country's story is the story of redemption," says Senator Tim Scott. "Hope. Redemption. This is my story. This is your story. This is our story as a nation. Embrace it. Believe it. Pray for it. Then live it. Every single day." Senator Scott personifies the story of redemption; he is the first Black senator from South Carolina, which in 1860 was the first state to secede from the Union over the issue of slavery. Learn more.

WATCHING | A League of Their Own, an Amazon Prime TV series: This new Amazon series is adapted from the 1992 film but features new characters and storylines. This year marks 30 years since the film, and the new series reminds us of the importance of representation — that women's stories matter. Learn more.

LISTENING TO | Significant Others: A History Podcast: We at WPLN have long recognized how important support systems are — and this podcast dives into the stories of significant others of leaders and trailblazers throughout history. Learn more.

EXCITED FOR | WPLN Fellowship launch: The WPLN Fellows kick off training over Labor Day weekend. Our first-ever cohort of Fellows will support four of our nonprofit partners across the country, and we're excited to get started!

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