Kayla Elam

Kayla Elam

 

Kayla Elam is an editorial intern for Smithsonian magazine.

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What Are the Biggest Waves in Recorded History?

How do waves even get this big?

Tennis player Renée Richards recently donated her tennis racket, along with a trophy, a dress and a number of other items to the Smithsonian.

Pioneering Tennis Player Renée Richards Recalls the Glory Days of Wooden Rackets

After winning the New York State men's title in 1964, Richard Raskind became Renée Richards and a civil rights icon

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