Alexandra Wimley

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, of the Tree of Life congregation, photographed at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Alyssa Bruno, of Apollo, Pa., portraying Rosie the Riveter, poses for a portrait before the World War II Victory Ball at the West Overton Village and Museum, Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Scottdale, Pa. “I love Rosie," said Ms. Bruno, who has portrayed Rosie for various events since 2015. “I realize that I represent by playing her something way bigger than myself.”

Marlene Garrett Branson sits for a portrait next to the computer where she does some of her research work in her home office, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Ms. Branson has been extensively researching her family history since the mid-1980s.

Imani Jahaan, vintage clothing collector, seller and stylist, poses for a portrait with some of her vintage clothing collection in her home, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Jessica Strom, who served over two years in prison for attempting to hire someone to kill her fiance, poses for a portrait in Merrill, Wis., June 28, 2018. Ms. Strom says she endured years of abuse leading up to her crime.

Carla Steinke, a transgender woman, talks to her son Robert Steinke as he picks tomatoes from their garden in the town of Plover, Wis. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Robert Steinke became an activist for transgender rights after his parent experienced verbal harassment in the community.

“So much of our life of faith, it comes to life in our voices,” said Rev. Amy Schifrin, associate professor of liturgy and homiletics at Trinity School for Ministry, seen here posing for a portrait through a window of her home, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Ambridge. “Sunday mornings are going to be really hard in the next year,” said Rev. Schifrin about the challenges facing clergy returning to worship during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wisconsin Supreme Justice-Elect Rebecca Dallet poses for a portrait in her courtroom in Milwaukee, Wis., Febraury 16, 2018. Ms. Dallet has faced online harassment and discrimination, which she says detracts from her work focusing on cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault.