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As the U.S. continues fighting for equality, there has never been a better time to have an uncomfortable conversation or two. Emmanuel Acho, a former NFL linebacker, has been hosting...
Read moreSelf-acceptance is hard, especially when you feel different than everyone else. Bronson Layton's parents never wanted him to experience this, even if it meant hiding something from him for 13...
Read moreWhile most people in the U.S. celebrate independence from Great Britain every year on July 4, not everyone realizes that America's second independence day is just as important. On June...
Read moreAs a first grade teacher, Latoya McGriff is always looking for ways to make history personal for her students. As the teacher planned out her lessons for Black History Month,...
Read moreWe all have at least one person we look up to, but Michele Sullivan looks up to almost everyone — literally and figuratively. At just 4 feet tall, she sees...
Read moreChildren see the world differently than adults. And at times, with much more clarity. Nine-year-old Fraser Hartnell is a perfect example. He's been a fan of the Spartans, Michigan State...
Read moreEngaging in honest and uncomfortable discussions about the root of the issue is one of the best ways to solve a problem. As protesters across the country condemn racism and...
Read moreSometimes our minds wander and we find ourselves staring off into space, our thoughts a million miles away. If this happens to you, you're not alone. Studies have shown that...
Read moreOsmond Nicholas refuses to let anything keep him from experiencing life to the fullest — even brain cancer. He was just 26 when intense headaches, fatigue, and frequent blackouts prompted...
Read morePeople who are born looking different than the majority of those around them can either shrink from the spotlight and attempt to become invisible or embrace that which makes them...
Read moreReal change calls for understanding, and that can only be achieved by listening and being open to tough conversations. JacqueRae Hill, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, is among the millions...
Read moreSometimes life's unexpected challenges make us feel like we have nowhere left to turn. So it's especially encouraging when we see how people who have been through so much still...
Read moreEveryone could use a few wise words when they're starting a new journey. Jayden Enes Gutierrez recently shared a video on Twitter that shows just how powerful those moments can...
Read moreLiving in a society with unrealistic standards and cookie-cutter images of the perfect body makes it hard to accept the physical differences that make each of us unique, let alone...
Read moreCOVID-19 has canceled many major events, and this year's graduating seniors are feeling the loss. From high school to college, these students have been denied the rites of passage that...
Read moreWhenever you're feeling down about your life it's a good idea to count your blessings. Just knowing that things could always be worse can lift your spirits, leading to a...
Read moreEvery spring, tourists flock to Miharu, Japan, to behold an ancient symbol of strength and resilience. At more than 1,000 years old, the Takizakura, or "waterfall cherry tree," has not...
Read moreAs beloved Dallas, Texas news anchor John McCaa prepared to retire after 40 years on the air, he took a moment to thank the people who helped make his career...
Read moreSometimes getting out of bed can feel like an impossible task — especially right now. For many of us, the novel coronavirus has thrown off our regular routines and turned...
Read moreOne of our awesome Morning Smile readers sent us this story, and it's too good not to share. She has asked to be kept anonymous, so we'll just call her...
Read moreIn 2010, Jay Shetty graduated from college. Instead of taking a corporate job, he decided to live as a monk and spend the next three years learning, traveling, and doing...
Read moreAs we continue self-isolating to prevent the spread of COVID-19, boredom is bound to set in. Thankfully, there are plenty of resources out there to not only keep us busy,...
Read moreMost of us have extra free time on our hands as we self-isolate to avoid spreading COVID-19, so why not put that time to good use by exercising our brains?...
Read moreThe plane is taxiing for takeoff and my ten year-old daughter Caitlin is terrified. She’s sitting next to me, folded into me, clinging to my arm, holding my hand, palms...
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