American Girl has honored real-life heroes with five special edition dolls modeled after American front line workers. The custom dolls — a paramedic, a pilot, …
Read moreAmerican Girl introduces special-edition dolls to honor frontline workers
You probably considered your 16th birthday a major milestone. But what about your 116th? Most of us don’t imagine for a second that we’ll see …
Read moreOldest living American celebrates her 116th birthday
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Read moreA 10-year-old made and distributed 2,500 art kits for kids in shelters and foster care
Russell Ledet once studied his organic chemistry flashcards during breaks from his shift as a security guard at Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Louisiana. …
Read moreFormer hospital security guard now a doctor in a triple residency program
It’s good news for the Tribute in Light, the annual Sept. 11 light installation that pays tribute to the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks. …
This year’s back-to-school season is like nothing we’ve experienced before. The coronavirus continues to pose challenges for everyone preparing for the start of school. Navigating …
Read moreA creative teacher made socially distanced ‘truck desks’ to make classroom more fun
The internet and social media have certainly made the world feel like a smaller place by keeping us connected. However, 24/7 access to the world …
After spending months in isolation during the pandemic, when 103-year-old Dorothy Pollack was allowed to leave her nursing home she had a few things on …
Read more103-year-old celebrates birthday and end of isolation by getting her first tattoo
The current U.S. Congress is the most diverse in the nation’s history, but 2020 could surpass it — a record number of women of color …
Read moreThere’s a record number of women of color running for Congress this year
While many of us have spent our pandemic days sitting around and longing for a return to our old lives, Cartier Carey has been making …
Read more11-year-old boy started a lemonade stand to raise money for single moms
It runs in the family. A baby boy in San Antonio, Texas, was delivered by the very same doctor who delivered his mom 25 years …
Read moreDoctor delivers baby 25 years after delivering baby’s mom
Michael Jordan is joining the fight against Black voter suppression. The legendary athlete, along with the Jordan brand, are donating $2.5 million to the cause. …
Read moreMichael Jordan and his brands donated $2.5 million to combat voter suppression
Life’s unexpected challenges can sometimes bring about some of its biggest blessings. At the age of 9, young Thurman Thomas attended a party with his …
Read moreAfter a near-drowning incident, brothers formed a nonprofit to teach kids to swim
Nina Mitchell worked hard during her four years at Illinois’ DeKalb High School to forge her own path to success. The long hours of study …
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Read more12-year-old crochet whiz is using his talent to raise money for kids in his native Ethiopia
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Read moreMattel released a new set of ‘Campaign Team’ Barbies ahead of the election
Elton John posted a touching status on his social media accounts on July 30, reflecting on his 30 years in recovery from drugs and alcohol. …
In 2018, a Puget Sound orca whale named Tahlequah made international headlines after carrying her dead calf for 17 days and over 1,000 miles in …
Read moreThe orca who carried her dead calf for 1,000 miles is pregnant again
Jaydence Ronco, a 6-year-old boy from Florida, recently flew home from a family vacation and discovered his beloved stuffed Dalmatian was not at his side. …
Read more6-year-old reunites with his stuffed dog after airport’s cute posts of the pup go viral
When Dana McSwain lost her hair due to chemotherapy treatments, she thought she’d never look or feel like herself again. Thanks to some generous friends …
Read moreWomen donated their hair to make a custom wig for their friend with cancer
Minnesota finalized a police reform bill banning neck restraints and changing other policies on July 23 after Governor Tim Walz signed it into law. It …
As of July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be reached by dialing 988. On July 23, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously …
Read moreThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is getting a 3-digit dial
Like a cup of cocoa warming you up from the inside out, Hallmark Channel holiday movies are a beloved part of the holiday season for …
Read moreHallmark Channel will start including LGBTQ stories in Christmas movies
Gillian and Michael England have been married for 61 years, so they’ve been through a lot together. As of July 17, they can also say …
Read more91-year-old man and 88-year-old wife beat COVID-19 together
Award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams brought laughter and smiles to the world in so many ways. From his early days as Mork from Ork …
Read moreRobin Williams’ daughter donated to homeless shelters in honor of his birthday
Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg recently won the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, which came with a prize pot equaling $1.15 million. But the 17-year-old …
Read moreGreta Thunberg donated $1,000,000 of prize money to aid COVID-19 relief and climate change
For centuries, reparations for Black people have been the subject of much debate, and the idea is finally gaining some traction in mainstream politics. In …
Read moreA Southern city has voted to pay reparations to its Black residents
Gender reveal parties can be a fun way to celebrate a new member of the family with your loved ones, but there are also some …
Read moreParents threw a gender reveal ‘redo’ for their 17-year-old
When it comes to professional sports, girls don’t often get to see women represented, unless they look to the sidelines where the cheerleaders are performing. …
Robert Speker is the activities coordinator at Sydmar Lodge, a nursing home near London. Residents of Sydmar have been in lockdown since early March with …
When a 4-year-old Wyoming girl was attacked by a dog, her big brother Bridger, age 6, stepped in to save the day. The heroic act …
Sports Illustrated’s latest Swimsuit Issue features the publication’s first-ever transgender swimsuit model, Valentina Sampaio. The 23-year-old Brazilian model appears in two stunning bikini photos in …
Read moreSports Illustrated’s first transgender swimsuit model will be on the cover later this month
Only 7% of small businesses in the U.S. are owned by Black Americans, with the majority of companies being owned and run by white men. …
Read moreTarget is rolling out a badge to highlight Black-owned brands
Have you ever wished there was someone like the tooth fairy for adults? Not a little magical creature who exchanges baby teeth for a quarter, …
Read moreAnonymous ‘wine fairies’ are leaving wine on strangers’ doorsteps
A North Carolina sixth-grader has won a $20,000 grand prize for her invention that’ll help prevent children from dying in hot cars. Lydia Denton won …
Read moreSixth-grader wins $20,000 grand prize for invention that’ll help prevent deaths in hot cars
In 1910, history was made when the Navy designated the first naval aviator. Now, more than a century later, another historic event has occurred as …
Read moreMeet the Navy’s first-ever Black female fighter pilot
The coronavirus pandemic caused a nationwide shortage of face masks, prompting many Good Samaritans — including one very industrious 9-year-old girl — to step forward …
Read moreA 9-year-old girl has sewn and donated more than 500 face masks
In March, Virginia became the fourth state to ban natural hair discrimination when it passed The Crown Act. The ban on hair discrimination went into …
Read moreVirginia is the first Southern state to ban natural hair discrimination
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Read moreJimmy and Rosalynn Carter are the longest-married presidential couple
The University of California (UC) has announced that Michael V. Drake has been unanimously voted by the UC Board of Regents as the new president …
Read moreThe University of California has named its first Black president
The filmed version of Broadway’s “Hamilton” dropped on Disney+ on July 3, and fans everywhere are now getting the chance to experience the hit musical. …
Read moreThis little girl had a priceless reaction to seeing an Asian American actor in ‘Hamilton’
Amidst all the coronavirus heartbreak, here’s a good news story: After a tough battle with COVID-19, a Houston woman is now a mom to healthy …
Read moreTexas mom beat COVID-19, then gave birth to triplets
Turning 100 is a big deal. But turning 100 after surviving the coronavirus — well, that’s something else! Leora Martin, an Indiana woman who recently …
It’s never too late to live your truth. Kenneth Felts proved that when he came out as gay in a recent Facebook post that he …
We’re all looking for positive ways to keep busy this summer and here’s an activity that will also help you brighten the day of an …
Read moreRetirement community residents are looking for pen pals during social distancing
Many Americans have used their stimulus checks to pay for living costs, mutual aid or savings, but one creative woman in Washington has used hers …
Read moreWoman used her stimulus check to make 400 lasagnas for her neighbors
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues, four former presidents tipped their caps to their hometown baseball teams and favorite players on social …
Read moreFormer presidents tipped their caps for the 100th anniversary of baseball’s Negro Leagues
On June 21, a noose was found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage stall by a member of Wallace’s crew. Wallace, the only full-time NASCAR …
Read moreBubba Wallace’s competitors escorted his car to the starting line in a show of solidarity
Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai now has a university degree! The shooting survivor and world-famous champion for female education graduated from Oxford University in England on …
It’s been about three months since the COVID-19 pandemic started causing people to stick more closely to home for an extended period. As a result, …
Danielle Geathers, a junior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), made history when she was elected student body president in 2020 — the first …
Read moreMIT elected its first-ever Black female student body president