Tag: Inspiring

Black Protester Shows Nazi That Love Really Does Trump Hate

Aaron Courtney, an African-American man and high school football coach probably didn't plan on hugging a white supremacist last weekend - however, that's exactly what happened. Last week, hundreds of white nationalists and counter-protesters faced off in Gainesville, Florida during a speech by alt-right leader, Richard Spencer (Spencer's speech was quickly drowned out by chants of "Go home!"). At one point during the protest, a...

The Family Profiting From the Opioid Crisis Hides Behind Charity

America is facing an unprecedented public health crisis— opioid addiction and the subsequent loss of many lives. The prescription drug OxyContin has been attributed to many of these deaths. Amazingly, however, little is known about the proprietors of OxyContin— the Sackler family. Their secret? Calculated and lavish acts of philanthropy. America’s Opioid Crisis: a Public Health Issue of Epic Proportions A recent article published in the New...
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This Awesome Rescue Dog Saved Dozens of Lives After Mexico City’s Earthquake

Mother Nature hasn't shied away from displaying her power lately, with three hurricanes pummeling the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbeans, and a massive...

These Photos of Hurricane Harvey Rescuers Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston on Friday, it was the biggest one to hit Texas in over 50 years - and the slow moving...

Born Without Arms, This Man Just Won the USA Archery Championship (Video)

We all have dreams and aspirations for our future, and at some time in our lives, we inevitably will be plagued with thoughts of...

Surfer Who Lost His Leg in a Shark Attack is Already Dreaming of the Paralympics

A shark attack is a surfer’s worst fear, but the chances of it happening are relatively low. In a 2015 article, Surfer Magazine calculated...

80 Brave Strangers Made a Human Chain to Rescue a Drowning Family

In danger of drowning and completely desperate, 80 brave strangers came forward to save Stephen and Noah Ursey from what could have been a...

A Terminally Ill Girl Got the Fairy Tale Wedding She Dreamed Of

(Note: a tidal wave of "all the feels" may hit you reading this story.) A terminally ill 5-year-old got her dream wedding that had her...

Homeless Hero Who Helped Manchester Victims Gets Rewarded With a Roof Over His Head

Even though pain and heartbreak has engulfed the city of Manchester, there have been incredible stories of kindness trickling out from this week's terror...

This Brave Girl Scout Confronting a Neo-Nazi is Taking the Internet by Storm

In a time of political unrest and rising nationalism, it seems the whole world is facing an existential question: Who are we? What do...

Vet Who Lost His Leg Crosses Boston Marathon Finish Line Carrying His Guide

The Boston Marathon has had its share of inspiring moments since its 1897 inception, but one in particular at this year's race will have...

These Stylish Gents Are Reshaping the Way the World Sees Iraq

For many westerners, the word “Kurdistan” brings to mind one thing — conflict. The region, located in northern Iraq, has been mired in civil...

10 Inspiring Women of Color You Need to Know About

In 1987, March was declared by the United States Congress as National Women’s History Month. Since then, every year, we recognize the work of...

This Inspiring Teen Uses her Terminal Illness to Change the Way We Look at Death

"The people who have been through the most are the people with the most to give" - Claire Wineland. At birth, 19-year-old Claire Wineland was...