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More than 80 years have passed since a racist mob destroyed Opal Lee’s family home in Fort Worth, Texas, but the 97-year-old said she still remembers the White crowd that forced her family out of their home.

Source: A racist mob destroyed Opal Lee’s home over 80 years ago. Now, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ is reclaiming her family’s land | CNN

Lovely.

Lucy the dog woke up her owners, who then called the fire department early Friday morning.

Source: Arlington police credit ‘Lucy’ the dog with prompt fire response

Another good dog.

A woman driving very slowly, yet partially blinded by the low winter sun coming in through the windscreen, ran the three down.

Source: Run Over by A Car, Mob of High Schoolers Hoist the Machine Off Mother and 2 Kids

Wow!

No Ka ‘Oi owner Omi Chamdi said he was one of the lucky ones — the fires had avoided his home and storefront. That’s why, in its aftermath, Chamdi, a longtime Maui resident, immediately sprang into action and advertised free restorations.

Source: Maui wildfires ruined personal treasures. A local jeweler is repairing items for free

What a great way to give back.

Today’s good news story comes from Norman, Oklahoma. The owner of a hot dog establishment in Oklahoma got more than he expected when a customer’s photo turned his slow day into a bustling success.

Source: Owner Standing By Door Hoping For Customers Gets Sudden Influx After Facebook Post

So cool.

Today’s good news story comes from Baltimore, Maryland. This Christmas, the magic of the season unfolded in the heartwarming story of Barbara Rieco, a grandmother whose long-lost dream was unwrapped by her grandson, Chad Cooper …

Source: She Wrote A Book In 1972, It Was Rejected Over And Over. On Christmas, Her Grandson Surprised Her With Her Book

Love this.

Britni Ricard said her own childhood growing up in public housing and being raised by a single mother led to her decision to give her tenants one month of free rent.

Source: New Orleans landlord gifts tenants 1 month of free rent for holidays: “Better than Santa Claus”

Very cool.

American teachers spend an average of $600-700 annually out of pocket on classroom materials. A nonprofit organization based in Tempe, Arizona is supporting these educators by providing affordable school supplies.

Source: This Arizona Thrift Store Is Filled With School Supplies for Teachers

Sad, of course, that it’s needed, but a very cool means of support.

Ruth Underwood and Andy Weller boarded the same Greyhound bus on Christmas Day 1962, beginning a love story that’s spanned six decades.

Source: They met on a Greyhound bus on Christmas Day. They’ve been married for 60 years | CNN

Very lovely story.

“A different way to treat cancer.”

Source: Scientists Destroy 99% of Cancer Cells in The Lab Using Vibrating Molecules

Fascinating.