A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
A tattoo parlor in Kentucky is using ink to unite communities across the country by offering free appointments to anyone who wants to cover up their hate or gang symbol tattoos.
Source: A Kentucky tattoo shop is offering to cover up hate and gang symbols for free – CNN
I’ve heard of this type of offer before and really appreciate it, both for those offering, and for those taking up the offer.
A 92-year-old woman gets to thank the trooper for paying for her tires.
Source: Texas trooper secretly pays for 92-year-old woman’s tires
Well done!
When Brianna Noble parked her car and horse trailer at Lake Merritt, then made her way to protest the killing of George Floyd in downtown Oakland on Friday, May 29, she had a plan. “It’s not too often you see a black woman on a horse in Oakland,” said Noble. “I decided I’m going to give them something to look at.”
Inspirational. This made me smile.
A former Air Force colonel and a housekeeper from Guatemala met in a hospital room in Florida. And unexpectedly, one began to heal the other.
Source: He was a Covid-19 patient. She cleaned his hospital room. Their unexpected bond saved his life – CNN
There are no small parts.
Large group of gigantic men makes big difference in crisis.
Source: Woman attempting suicide in Tokyo has life saved by 20 sumo wrestlers | SoraNews24 -Japan News-
Well, there’s something you don’t hear very often. Well done!
A clothing store owner in Chicago who lost $350,000 from looting is on his way to getting it all back thanks to the kindness of strangers.
Source: Store Owner Who Lost Everything To Looting Hopes To Reopen After Donations Pour In
It’s heartening to see several of these “the community responds” stories, of which this is just an example. As I often say, the worst in some brings out the best in others.
“I’m glad I’ll get to do something that people need now more than ever with my daughter,” Dr. Cynthia Kudji said.
Inspiring, for many reasons.
What was supposed to be an intimate moment before a couple’s wedding ceremony has turned into a symbol of solidarity and love seen and shared more with more than just their wedding party.
Source: This couple’s wedding first look happened in front of a Black Lives Matter protest – CNN
Love it.
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.
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!