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With a new album and a devoted following, the trumpet master is an ambassador-at-large for his hometown.

Ashton Washington was surrounded by football as a kid in Texas, but she says she preferred playing with Barbie dolls. By high school, Washington wanted a career in football. Last year, the Chicago Bears hired her as the first full-time female scout in team history.

Women working in the NFL’s league office is at an all-time high with 319 women holding various positions from team owner to full-time scout. “The biggest challenge was just opportunity,” said Allison Miner, athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Chargers.

From the owner’s suite to the front office to the sideline, the number of women in the NFL is steadily rising. And, they’re here to stay. Kalen Jackson was born

Attendees from around the world have enjoyed the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for over 50 years. But it's the important work of archiving Jazz Fest that ensures that its history and memories are never forgotten. On May 26 at noon, join this online presentation and conversation with Rachel Lyons, who has done this work for 23 years, and learn more about the origins of the festival's official archive, what it takes to archive the multifaceted event, and interesting stories that archival work can reveal.