Not All News is Bad!

As young African American fathers deal with the pandemic and stand up against institutional racism, CNN Hero Sheldon Smith and the Dovetail Project are investing in them.

Source: As young Black fathers protect their families from Covid-19 and fight against injustice, this CNN Hero is providing the food, diapers and support they need – CNN

Inspiring.

A care home in south Brazil has created a ‘hug tunnel’ to allow residents to embrace their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: Coronavirus: Brazil care home makes ‘hug tunnel’ so residents can embrace loved ones | The Independent

Neat idea.

A mysterious masked figure walks the streets of downtown San Jose. His mission? To serve the unhoused.

Source: San Jose’s ‘Batman’ is a superhero for the homeless

Very cool.

Now, kids in Montgomery County, Virginia, can choose from more than 150,000 books and have them delivered to their front lawn.

Source: Librarian uses drones to deliver books to kids stuck at home due to coronavirus – CBS News

Neat idea!

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.”

Source: The woman who rode her horse through an Oakland protest wants to see more people of color in a white world – SFChronicle.com

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.