Through her choice of sneakers, Kamala Harris signals a new era in female political leadership and demonstrates how footwear choices can shape a leader’s identity and ability to connect with voters.

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Motivated by the racial disparity she saw on trails, Rhiane Fatinikun founded Black Girls Hike to make Britain’s countryside more inclusive. Some N.F.L. players called Brazil dangerous ahead of ...