Matthew McConaughey And Emmanuel Acho Discuss Racism In Powerful Video.
Engaging in honest and uncomfortable discussions about the root of the issue is one of the best ways to solve a problem. As protesters across...
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Dad With Brain Cancer Demonstrates The Power Of Love And Living In The Moment.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 7, 2020
Osmond Nicholas refuses to let anything keep him from experiencing life to the fullest – even brain cancer. He was just 26 when intense headaches,...
Read moreTo My White Mom Friends: Here’s How To Be An Ally.
Nikkya Hargrove |
Jun 4, 2020
Summer is approaching, and while this one will certainly be a little different for us all, I will go into it as I have for...
Read moreFlight Attendant’s Chance Encounter Sparks Powerful Conversation About Racism.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 2, 2020
Real change calls for understanding, and that can only be achieved by listening and being open to tough conversations. JacqueRae Hill, a Southwest Airlines flight...
Read moreSanitation Worker Interrupts Graduation Party To Give Seniors Powerful Advice.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 11, 2020
Everyone could use a few wise words when they're starting a new journey. Jayden Enes Gutierrez recently shared a video on Twitter that shows just...
Read moreTom Hanks Delivers Moving Graduation Speech For Class Of 2020.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 4, 2020
COVID-19 has canceled many major events, and this year's graduating seniors are feeling the loss. From high school to college, these students have been denied...
Read more1,000-Yr-Old Cherry Tree Stands As Powerful Reminder That We Can Get Through Anything.
Corinne Sanders |
Apr 18, 2020
Every spring, tourists flock to Miharu, Japan, to behold an ancient symbol of strength and resilience. At more than 1,000 years old, the Takizakura, or...
Read morePsychologist Shares Top 5 Tips To Help You Get Yourself Out Of Bed.
Corinne Sanders |
Apr 16, 2020
Sometimes getting out of bed can feel like an impossible task – especially right now. For many of us, the novel coronavirus has thrown off...
Read moreWe Finally Have Time To Stop And Smell The Dandelions.
Becca Carnahan |
Apr 9, 2020
The best way I can think of to describe this situation: We finally have time to stop and smell the dandelions. Have you ever smelled...
Read moreFormer Monk Shares 3 Tips For Finding Peace In Solitude.
Ashley Ziegler |
Mar 30, 2020
In 2010, Jay Shetty graduated from college. Instead of taking a corporate job, he decided to live as a monk and spend the next three...
Read more10 Skills You Can Master For Free While In Quarantine
Corinne Sanders |
Mar 27, 2020
As we continue self-isolating to prevent the spread of COVID-19, boredom is bound to set in. Thankfully, there are plenty of resources out there to...
Read more20 Free Online College Courses You Can Take At Home
Corinne Sanders |
Mar 17, 2020
Most of us have extra free time on our hands as we self-isolate to avoid spreading COVID-19, so why not put that time to good...
Read moreQuit Listening To Your Feelings ASAP (Says The Shrink)
Dr. Kelly Flanagan |
Mar 14, 2020
The plane is taxiing for takeoff and my ten year-old daughter Caitlin is terrified. She’s sitting next to me, folded into me, clinging to my...
Read more10 Positive Ways To Manage Your Coronavirus Anxiety
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 12, 2020
Across the world, everyone is worrying about the coronavirus. COVID-19 is definitely scary, which is why it's especially important to take care of ourselves and...
Read moreTeacher Brings History To Life By Dressing Up Every Day Of Black History Month.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 1, 2020
As a first grade teacher, Latoya McGriff is always looking for ways to make history personal for her students. As the teacher planned out her...
Read moreTeacher Gives Student A+ On Test He Didn’t Take For The Best Reason.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 29, 2020
Teachers are on the front lines of raising the next generation of thinkers and doers. A lot goes into teaching kids, and one educator is...
Read more“We’re All A Hot Mess.” News Anchor Keeps It Real With Powerful Post On Imperfection.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 21, 2020
We all do our best to make ourselves presentable, although for people in the throes of child-rearing, their appearance is usually the last priority. But...
Read moreMedical Student With 1 Arm Refuses To Let Anything Keep Her From Her Dreams.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 29, 2020
Taylor Orcutt has lived her whole life without the lower part of her left arm. As she grew up she had to make a decision:...
Read moreHusband Shares Powerful Marriage Hack We All Need: A Smile.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 25, 2020
Sometimes we take out our bad mood on the people we love the most. You come home stressed out from work, annoyed by a coworker,...
Read moreAly Raisman Gives Advice To Her Younger Self That Everyone Should Read.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 16, 2020
If you could talk to yourself as a child, what wisdom would you share? Gold medalist Aly Raisman spent the holidays pondering that same question...
Read more19 Good News Stories You Might Have Missed In 2019
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 3, 2020
We live in an age where there's almost too much news to report. It can be easy to become overwhelmed by all the negative news...
Read moreJudge Gives Sweet “Sentence” To 96-Yr-Old Man Who Was Caught Speeding.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 3, 2020
We've all been there: you're running late for an appointment and you look down to discover you're driving over the speed limit. Most of the...
Read moreCollege Student Overcomes Homelessness And Poverty To Graduate With Honors.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 25, 2019
Getting through four years of college is a challenge for anyone, but for kids like Caleb Simmons, it seemed nearly impossible. Caleb didn't even get...
Read more9-Yr-Old Shares Beautiful Perspective On Losing In Open Letter To Favorite Football Team.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 30, 2019
Children see the world differently than adults. And at times, with much more clarity. Nine-year-old Fraser Hartnell is a perfect example. He's been a fan...
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