At 81, Jean Stewart was frustrated by her growing frailty, so she decided to get active. Now 96, push-ups, kettlebell squats and pushing a weight-loaded sledge keep her strong

I see people 30 years younger than me and they’ve given up,” Jean Stewart, 96, says. It’s not an attitude she relates to. “I like to do things for myself.”

Stewart was very active in her youth: she played hockey and softball at school and worked for the Girl Scouts for years. As she got older, however, everyday tasks became harder.

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© Photograph: Nolwen Cifuentes/The Guardian

© Photograph: Nolwen Cifuentes/The Guardian

Black female professionals have seen a steep drop in employment over the last year. They are turning to each other for pep talks and résumé advice.

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