“Their One-Stop Shop.” Woman Opens Mobile Laundry Service For Homeless Neighbors.
Ebonie Trice was raised going to a church that recognized the importance of helping others. Now, as an adult, she's carrying on that very mindset. The...
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‘I escaped the house from the second story window. I called off the wedding.’: Woman celebrates ‘triumph’ of escaping abusive partner by rocking dress on would-be wedding day
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Oct 20, 2021
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Read more“There Wasn’t A Dry Eye.” Homecoming Queen Hands Crown To Friend Whose Mom Just Died.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 19, 2021
The community at Forrest County Agricultural High School in Brooklyn, Mississippi, recently suffered a tragic loss. A.J. Walters, a mother of two who worked as...
Read more“Fastest Granny In The World” Takes Home Another Medal After Powering Up Mountain.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 13, 2021
Barbara Prymakowska has always been into physical fitness, but she seems to be getting even spryer and faster as she gets older! The Polish grandmother...
Read more“Kindness Spreads When Shared.” Woman’s Unique Yard Sale Brings Hope To Her Community.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 9, 2021
For Susan Thompson-Gaines, being kind is not a passive act performed in silence. The Arlington, Virginia, woman instead sees kindness as a form of activism...
Read more“The Most Meaningful Swim I Will Ever Do.” Olympian Makes History In Late Dad’s Honor.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 7, 2021
As a child, Elizabeth Beisel loved to swim in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Rhode Island. She kept swimming as she got older,...
Read moreMaryland’s Principal Of The Year Gets Incredible Surprise For Her Life-Changing Work.
Kelsey Bjork |
Oct 5, 2021
Dr. Taiisha Swinton-Buck of Baltimore's Digital Harbor High School puts the "pal" in principal. It's only been three years since she's taken on the role,...
Read moreCancer Survivor Develops Innovative App To Help Women Detect Breast Cancer Sooner.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 29, 2021
Most people only see their health care providers once or twice a year, so it's important to monitor your own body for any lumps, bumps,...
Read more“Fran The Hip Gran” Is Stealing The Hearts Of Millions With Her Dance Moves.
Kelsey Bjork |
Sep 24, 2021
Marie Frances O'Brien is proving to the world that it's never too late to dance! Back when she was just 15, her love of dancing...
Read moreMeet The 100-Yr-Old Legend Who Just Set A Guinness World Record In Powerlifting.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 17, 2021
There's one thing that drives Edith Murway-Traina of Tampa, Florida, to push herself every time she steps into the gym: the applause. As a lifelong...
Read moreChance Meeting Lands Struggling Mom Of 2 New Life As A Fashion Model.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 9, 2021
Until a few years ago, Olajumoke Orisaguna was just another mother in a small village struggling to put food on the table for her two...
Read more“I Had To Do Something.” Realtor Tackles Homelessness With Tiny Home Villages.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 9, 2021
Linda Brown believes that when it comes to solving homelessness, it takes a village. She and her husband David spent nine years supporting people experiencing...
Read more“Just Go For It.” Rider Who Lost Her Legs In Terrorist Attack Gallops Into Paralympics.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 6, 2021
It only takes an instant for your life to change forever. Beatrice De Lavalette was just 17 years old when she was gravely injured in...
Read moreOut-Of-Work Nurse Turns To YouTube And Opens Popular Restaurant Out Of Own Kitchen.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 5, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of millions of people across the globe, but not all of those differences turned out to be bad....
Read moreDoctors Said She Would Never Walk Again But This Bride Just Marched Down The Aisle.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 3, 2021
Brittney Bedwell of Monroe, Indiana, is literally a walking miracle. Four years ago, she was involved in an ATV accident that left her paralyzed from...
Read more‘Linda, I have news.’ The delivery room was hush-hush. ‘She will be a burden.’: Mom details emotional journey advocating for daughter with Down syndrome
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Sep 1, 2021
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Read moreResourceful Teacher Turns Old Bus Into ’70s Classroom So Kids Can Learn On The Go.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 1, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers everywhere have been challenged to find new, innovative ways to reach their students. From coming up with creative "handshakes" to...
Read moreWoman With Alopecia Gets Ready On Camera To Remind Us That Everyone Is Beautiful.
Kelsey Bjork |
Aug 31, 2021
There's no one way to look beautiful, and Dani Gilbert of the U.K. is proving that flawlessly. At 2 years old, the influencer was diagnosed...
Read more“You Were Born To Stand Out.” 30 Powerful Women Share Words Of Wisdom With The World
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 26, 2021
As Beyoncé famously sings, "Who run the world? Girls!" OK, maybe not yet, but we're working on it. In honor of Women's Equality Day, here...
Read moreMom And Daughter Seize Rare Opportunity To Work Together On Same Navy Ship.
Kelsey Bjork |
Aug 24, 2021
Master Chief Logistics Specialist Tonya McCray always knew there was a chance that her daughter would one day follow in her footsteps, but she never could...
Read moreOlympic Javelin Thrower Auctions Off Silver Medal To Save Little Boy’s Life.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 20, 2021
All Olympic medalists work incredibly hard to reach their goals, but Maria Andrejczyk went through some serious struggles before reaching the podium. The Polish javelin...
Read moreMom Surprises Friend Who Desperately Needs A New Kidney With The Best News.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 18, 2021
Keeping secrets isn't easy, but Carrie Kimball managed to keep hers for over a year. The New Hampshire mom knew her friend, Robert Scarborough, desperately...
Read more‘We’ve got to lift each other up, right?’ She squeezed my hand.’: Woman stresses importance of encouraging others
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Aug 17, 2021
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Read moreTeacher-Turned-Olympian Loses It When She Hears The Results Of Her 3rd-Ever Marathon!
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 16, 2021
It's never too late to start a new exercise routine, but most people don't plan to become an Olympic athlete in their 30s! Mieke Gorissen...
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