The hashtag #MatchAMillion was coined quickly after news of the group’s donation was made public.
Source: BTS Fans Match The Group’s $1 Million Black Lives Matter Donation In 24 Hours
You don’t need to be a fan to respect their fans. Wow.
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A teen who spent 10 hours cleaning up after a protest is rewarded with a car and a college scholarship | KFOR.com
BUFFALO, N.Y. (CNN) — When Antonio Gwynn Jr. saw the damage from protests in his hometown of Buffalo, New York, he grabbed a broom, bought some trash bags and started cleaning the streets by …
Well done!
A Minneapolis school asked for groceries to help the families in looted communities. They received thousands. – CNN
A food drive at a middle school in Minneapolis was overwhelmed by the amount of donated groceries and supplies.
The worst brings out the best…
Florida charter school holds graduation ceremony on jet skis – CNN
Forced to get creative with the coronavirus pandemic limiting large social gatherings, one Florida charter school made sure its seniors still graduated in style.
Source: Florida charter school holds graduation ceremony on jet skis – CNN
I love how creative people have been getting. This looks like a lot of fun!
Artist with autism makes balloon sculptures to thank essential workers – CNN
The coronavirus pandemic has spurred an outpouring of gratitude for our essential workers. One New Jersey man is using his “Ausome” talent to dish out balloons filled with joy in his community.
Source: Artist with autism makes balloon sculptures to thank essential workers – CNN
Wow! Impressive work.
Coronavirus: Kenyan boy who made hand-washing machine awarded – BBC News
Stephen Wamukota came up with a hand-washing machine that helps prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Source: Coronavirus: Kenyan boy who made hand-washing machine awarded – BBC News
Nice.
Medic Mum Surprises Daughters After 9 Weeks Apart. Moving Reunion Is Viral
A healthcare worker has been reunited with her daughters after nine weeks apart during the pandemic. Suzie Vaughan was filmed surprising her daughter in a video going viral.
Source: Medic Mum Surprises Daughters After 9 Weeks Apart. Moving Reunion Is Viral
Of course the dog having something to say made it for me. 🙂
‘Bring people together, not apart:’ Chance encounter on a Southwest Airlines flight turns into emotional discussion on race
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker took the flight on competitor Southwest Airlines Friday that turned into an exchange about race in the midst of nationwide protests.
I found this moving, in a very good way.
Community rallies to cleanup downtown Seattle after Saturday’s violent protests, looting | king5.com
Volunteers poured into downtown Seattle Sunday morning to help clean up after a peaceful protest turned violent Saturday.
Source: Community rallies to cleanup downtown Seattle after Saturday’s violent protests, looting | king5.com
Obviously this is a complex and distressing situation, but I take heart in the number of people that responded in this way as well.
A floral designer is beautifying the streets of New York with elaborate displays for health care workers – CNN
Flashes of beauty have bloomed in the most random of places around New York over the past several years — a trash can here, a phone booth there — with surprise displays of flowers.
What a neat idea.