Inspiring Stories

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,

At the Look Sharp Barbershop, Rafael Santana and Osvaldo Lugo were known for their precision haircuts, but one afternoon, they had to use their quick reflexes for a whole different kind of emergency. A flash of pink passed by the window, and suddenly the barbers were racing out the door, scissors abandoned, to save a

Jhovan “Jay” Galberth is a single dad whose parenting style is making jaws drop. The dadfluencer posted a shocking video that his young daughter, Tatum, recorded alone — and her surprising words say everything about how she is being raised. His no-judgment approach brought a smile to millions of faces, but it also left some

Marla Branyan is a mom from Indiana who knows the relentless cycle of parenting. It’s early mornings, hectic breakfasts, and laundry that’s piled up like a mountain. With a 3-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son, she’s no stranger to stained clothes. But after years of feeling pressured to keep her kids looking spotless, she decided