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'A cancer survivor asking for change': Meet USA TODAY's Women of the Year honoree from Ohio

Michele Young was recognized as part of USA TODAY's Women of the Year program, honoring women who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country.

When bullied students end their lives, parents are suing. And schools are paying.

Coverage of bullying, student suicide, parent advocacy, and school accountability.

Michele Young joins forces with rock icon Patti Collins to change the lives of children.

Michele Young and Patti Collins created the Land of Superheroes so children can soar and bullying will be no more.

Cincinnati Public Schools hosts superhero parade with Bootsy and Patti Collins alongside Michele Young.

Coverage of the Land of Superheroes launch with Cincinnati Public Schools.

Michele Young joins forces with the Senate, the national ACLU, lawyers and advocates from across the country to bring justice to Sherry Chen.

A national coalition effort to bring justice to Sherry Chen.

Michele Young asks Katie Couric to join her in the fight for early detection in breast cancer.

A conversation about early detection in breast cancer and the mission to change the system.

Michele Young calls for the early detection of breast cancer.

Coverage of Michele Young's work calling for improved early detection in breast cancer.

October 2, 2022

Michele Young takes the battle to end breast cancer to the nation.

Reporting on the gap Michele Young identified after a late-stage breast cancer diagnosis and the legislation that followed.

June 30, 2022

Michele Young, once an adversary, is now a champion for Cincinnati Public Schools' pioneering effort to end bullying.

Coverage of Michele Young's work connected to anti-bullying efforts and the legacy of Gabriel Taye.

April 17, 2022

Attorney Michele Young writes an editorial in support of pathbreaking legislation that passed.

An editorial about the fight for breast cancer screening legislation and hope after a difficult diagnosis.

October 29, 2021

Michele Young is part of the all-star team that brings justice for Gabriel Taye and his family.

Coverage of the bullying case involving Gabriel Taye and the settlement requiring systemic changes.

June 5, 2021

Michele Young receives the Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of the Year Award.

Recognition for Michele Young's work breaking down obstacles to social justice.

November 8, 2020