Inspiring Stories

In the age of social media, where opinions fly faster than ever, one video sparked a wildfire of controversy, shedding light on a topic often brushed under the rug: parent-child relationships. Brianna Knight is the millennial “doula in training” who took to her platform to express her bewilderment at parents who seem unfazed by their

Cole Sprouse’s Strained Relationship with His Mother Many people know Cole Sprouse from his work on the Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and later on the hit show Riverdale. However, behind the scenes, his relationship with his mother, Melanie Wright, was far from perfect. Cole and his twin brother, Dylan Sprouse,

Growing up, Jennifer Garner’s mom didn’t have much. Patricia Ann Garner’s family lived on an old farm and she earned only a dollar a day babysitting. Despite her mom’s financial struggles, Garner says the woman was determined to change her fate with hard work and resilience. A Rough Start Jennifer Garner and Patricia Ann Garner

There’s something special about a letter; just ask Alvin Gauthier. As a U.S. postal worker for the past 20 years, he’s seen his fair share. So when he stumbled across some long-lost letters postmarked 1942, Gauthier delivered. Literally. He hopped in his car and drove TEN HOURS round-trip — on his day off and at

Mother’s Day is celebrated with flowers, heartfelt cards, and family gatherings. It’s a day dedicated to honoring the women who raised us, yet for many, it’s a day filled with mixed emotions. The bond between a mother and child is often seen as sacred, but not everyone has that idyllic relationship with their mom. If

According to the American Bar Association, a mere 2% of lawyers are Black women. This Black, formerly incarcerated, single mom is working to change that. How a Former Felon Turned Her Life Around Afrika Owes graduates with honors from Hobart & William Smith Colleges. @afrika.owes/Instagram Afrika Owes grew up in Harlem in a low-income, single-mother

A flash of pink passed by the window, and suddenly the barbers were racing out the door, scissors abandoned, to save a life. They Sprung Into “Dad Mode” Rafael Santana and Osvaldo Lugo were working through a typical afternoon at the Look Sharp Barbershop when the ordinary suddenly turned urgent. Santana, a father of four,

Flying may be the quickest way to travel but it isn’t always the most comfortable. The seats are small, legroom is almost non-existent, and there’s always that one annoying passenger in front of you who seems to find extreme enjoyment in testing the limits of just how far back that reclining seat can go. Airlines

Friendships can spark in the least likely places. But when one nine-year-old boy tried to do a good deed on a Good Friday, it was the start of a friendship no one saw coming. It’s essential to lead with kindness and empathy, which nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis strives to do. He’s always wanted to help a

A flash of pink passed by the window, and suddenly the barbers were racing out the door, scissors abandoned, to save a life. They Sprung Into “Dad Mode” Rafael Santana and Osvaldo Lugo were working through a typical afternoon at the Look Sharp Barbershop when the ordinary suddenly turned urgent. Santana, a father of four,