In a remarkable testament to determination and breaking barriers, a 22-year-old British girl with Down syndrome is defying societal expectations and pursuing her dream of conquering Hollywood. With an unyielding spirit and a passion for the limelight, she has emerged as a shining example of what is possible when one believes in oneself and refuses […]
Because of their dazzling, larger-than-life lives, Hollywood stars often attract a lot of public attention. Others, though, such as iconic Hollywood actress Sam Elliott, have drawn attention for a totally different reason: to demonstrate to the world that real love does exist. When Sam Elliott met his future wife, Katharine Ross, she was already a […]
When I was younger, to respect others was something that was ingrained in me by my parents.They knew the importance of showing respect in certain situations, and so I grew up with the same sense of purpose. Which is why I was moved when I came across the picture of one U.S. soldier standing to […]
Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs of all time – but it’s also one of the most exasperating. You see your children for at least 6 hours every day; you get to know them… and you know instantly when something is wrong. But seeking help for a child who is so obviously in […]
In a day and age when it seems like all humanity is lost, it can be hard to keep faith in mankind. Some days, it’s as if all the injustices in the world go unnoticed, especially when society is more divided than ever. It’s during these times that even the smallest stories of kindness and […]
Samantha Rodriguez was only 17 years old when she and her five younger siblings lost both their parents to cancer. Even as she mourned them, the teen was vividly aware of the fact that without an adult to look after them, her siblings were in danger of heading to the state’s foster-care system. Determined not […]
Simple things like family affection and a secure place to live can bring happiness to a child. But when a youngster lacks these necessities, life becomes difficult for them and exposes them to problems they shouldn’t have to deal with at such a young age. In this narrative, two sons who had lost everything for […]
When Kelly Clarkson won the popular singing competition series ’American Idol’ in 2002, she first gained widespread public recognition. In addition to becoming a judge for ‘The Voice,’ another singing competition series, she has also had her own talk show, ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show.’ As Clarkson has been in the public eye for more than […]
The Platters were formed in 1952. The vocal group was one of the top-selling singing groups of the early rock ‘n’ roll era. In this video, they perform one of their most famous songs, ‘The Great Pretender.’ The Platters The Platters had number one hits on the Billboard charts for twelve years. The group’s first […]
Dad’s Heartbreaking Plea Goes Viral A dad from Tennessee, Bob Cornelius, posted a heartfelt plea on social media asking people to send birthday wishes to his son Christopher, who has autism and has not had a friend since Kindergarten. The father posted a photo of his son on his 11th birthday, hoping that strangers could […]