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Alanis Morissette tries to debut her new song but her daughter keeps adorably interrupting
Those of us who grew up in the Alanis Morissette angst era and followed her through her transformation into a more enlightened version of herself may be thrilled to know she has a new album out.

Kooky conspiracy theories are detracting from the very real issue of child trafficking
There are still people who think that Pizzagate thing is real.

Man shares two lessons he learned from disrupting a racist joke in a group of white people
Racist jokes are one of the more frustrating manifestations of racism.

Man held up a Black Lives Matter sign in 'America's Most Racist Town' and shared how it went
Is Harrison, Arkansas truly America's most racist town?

Nike's newest ad is an incredible visual effects feat with a beautiful message
A new viral ad from Nike features some incredible visual effects that portray a very powerful message of inclusion and equality.

Alanis Morissette tries to debut her new song but her daughter keeps adorably interrupting
Morissette's Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon performance of her new song, "Ablaze," which is, not so ironically, a song about her children.

Public health experts share open letter defending anti-racism protests during the pandemic
More than 1200 public health experts, infectious disease professionals, and community stakeholders have signed onto an open letter explaining why they support anti-racism protests happening across the country despite the potential risk of coronavirus spread.

A note to all my fellow white folks trying to get a quick anti-racism education
Imagine showing up to a class an hour late. How would you expect the professor to respond to your entrance?

College student spends 7 hours a day answering questions from fellow townsfolk about racism
Nifa Kaniga stands alone on a street corner in 100-degree heat in his town of Dripping Springs, Texas, waiting for fellow townsfolk to stop by.

Here are some practical and important ways white Americans can fight for racial justice
The goal here is to dismantle racism in our systems and institutions, as well as root it out within ourselves.

An epic new ad from Republicans explains why Confederate flags are shameful and treasonous
The flying of Confederate flags in the U.S. has been hotly debated for decades, which is kind of baffling, to be honest.

Trevor Noah explains why Rayshard Brooks shouldn't have died at the hands of the police
Comedian Trevor Noah has become not only a voice of comic relief in tough times, but a voice of thoughtfulness and reason on social issues, as well.

Trevor Noah beautifully connects the dots to explain the current upheaval in America
Despite being known primarily as a comedian Trevor Noah has become an icon of social commentary in the U.S.

Cops drag kneeling officer to his feet. A visceral reminder of what good police are up against.
A TikTok video showing a police officer attempting to kneel with protesters has gone viral—but not for his kneeling.

Nurses post startling examples of what being 'recovered' from COVID-19 can look like
Despite the fact that the U.S. has apparently tossed up its hands in resignation and decided that coronavirus was so last month, we are still in the middle of a global pandemic.

A Black flight attendant shared an unexpectedly uplifting exchange with a white Fortune 500 CEO
Sometimes a random encounter turns out to be not so random at all.

Vet tech posts a hilarious, impassioned plea for people to stop bringing in baby wildlife
Veterinary clinics see all kinds of things on any given day.

She summed up the economic legacy of Black Americans in one history lesson and Monopoly metaphor
As the U.S. enters its third week of protests over racial injustice and police brutality, some Americans still don't fully understand the "why" behind them.

Why the FBI moved white supremacist terrorism to the same threat level as ISIS
In the U.S., terrorism has another face—one that's far more familiar, but just as dangerous.

Dad shares his 'complaints' about a tiny Black-Owned Business owner, and it's too adorable
Christopher Kyle is father to adorable, 18-month-old Ava, who treated her dad to a meal at her sit-down restaurant.

Man whose dad walked out when he was 12 shares his own fatherly wisdom 'Dad, How Do I?' channel
Rob Kenney's dad left his family when he was 12.

Tarana Burke shared an eye-opening story of why her partner wouldn't carry a pink tote bag
Being a black man in America comes with its own baggage—literally and figuratively.

Nathan Fillion shared a sweet pay-it-forward story after a Costco employee helped his mom
In a time when we've watched people fight over toilet paper, argue over mask-wearing and storm government buildings with firearms, a nice random act of kindness story is always appreciated.

Trump tried to troll Michigan's Secretary of State on voting laws. It didn't end well for him.
In a now-deleted tweet, President Trump engaged in one of his favorite pastimes on Wednesday—accusing another elected official of committing a crime on Twitter.

MLK's daughter shared a powerful message about how people react to these two photos
When Colin Kaepernick started kneeling during the national anthem at the beginning of NFL games, many Americans railed against him.

A pandemic prep expert's poop-in-the-pool analogy explains people's concerns with reopening
As the U.S. begins to reopen after two months of shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, people are understandably concerned.

Tennessee police chief tells officers who defend George Floyd's murder to turn in badges
A police chief in Tennessee is telling his officers that there is no room in their department for defending the George Floyd murder.

Jimmy Fallon, Sting and The Roots made an epic at-home version of 'Don't Stand So Close to Me'
Sting joined forces with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots for a socially distanced performance of the song on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and it's perfection.

Grab a tissue and watch the 6-minute short film 'Hair Love.' You'll see why it won an Oscar.
That's one reason why Hair Love, the 6-minute short film from written and directed by Matthew A. Cherry, has captivated audiences since its release last August.

COVID-19 patient with 1% chance to live goes home after 64-days in the hospital, 31 days on a ventilator
When 54-year-old Gregg Garfield traveled to Italy on a ski trip with friends in February, he had no idea he would become a Providence Saint Joseph Hospital's first coronavirus patient.

The true story of these shipwrecked boys shows the grim vision of 'Lord of the Flies' is just fiction
Are people in general innately good or innately bad?

Hug curtains seem like a sweet way to hug loved ones—but they may not actually be safe
Thanks to the physical distance we've been asked to keep in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus, we're all missing out on normal social interactions.

People are watching these babies laugh hysterically and trying not to crack up themselves
We thought we'd collect some of the Internet's best baby laughs, since we can all use a little extra dopamine right now.

Doctor shares his 'typical day' in a COVID ward, taking a jab at medical conspiracy theories
Dr. David Young, a hospital care specialist in the Chicago area, shared a breakdown of his daily schedule.

Soccer star Sadio Mané beautifully explains his approach to sharing his exceptional wealth
The 28-year-old from Senegal plays for Liverpool and is widely known as one of the nicest guys in the game.

Misinformation has consequences. In a pandemic, those consequences can be deadly.
Pandemics are confusing by nature.

Is the 'cure worse than the disease?' Health stats from the Great Depression show it's not.
We've been "locked down" for nearly two months, and people are are understandably tired of it. Millions of Americans are out of work, which means many have also lost their employer-provided health insurance.

Where are the gun rights activists defending Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker?
By now, most of us have seen reports of Breonna Taylor's killing.

Grocery worker literally dances his way through a 'Karen' protesting store's mask policy
It's a joy to behold, truly.

James Taylor performs from home with his wife and son singing harmony, and it's just so pure
James Taylor is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with five Grammy awards, more than 100 million albums sold and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame under his belt.

Former White House photographer shares 'Obamagate' images as proof of Obama's heinous crimes
Pete Souza shared two collections of photos that are so damning you might want to sit down before you look at them.

Andrew Lloyd Webber just announced that he is airing Broadway shows for free online
Finally, some good news.

A trauma psychologist weighs in on the risks of 'motivational' pressure during quarantine
The pressure to be 'motivated' during the quarantine is a real problem according to one psychologist.

A doctor in the heart of Italy's outbreak shares what life is like in the hospital now
This is heartbreaking stuff to read.

People are ready to throw down for an adorable little girl who just wants her pencil back
In a hilarious video rant, a youngster named Taylor shared a story that has folks ready to go to the mat for her and her beloved, pink, perfect attendance pencil.

50-something-year-old dad impresses the masses with an adorable dad-daughter dance battle
As the U.S. slogs through widespread social distancing, many of us are feeling the impact of cabin fever and near-constant family togetherness

We owe a huge thanks to the heroes on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic
As the world faces a global pandemic, there are millions of people we all should be thanking.

Angela Merkel explained the scientific problem with 'overconfidence' in lifting lockdowns
German Chancellor Angela Merkel answered a question about determining how and when to lift the mitigation measures most countries have put into place during the coronavirus pandemic.

Man who has 'recovered' from COVID-19 explains how its impact goes far beyond death tolls
When we talk about the coronavirus pandemic, we often talk about numbers. How many cases. How many deaths. How many recoveries.

Global preparedness expert shares the presidential speech we really need to hear
Global preparedness and humanitarian response expert Jeremy Konyndyk took to Twitter and shared the address that Americans really needed to hear.

If you think you don't need a weird dog video to get you through this pandemic, you're mistaken
So meet Pluto, the weirdly lovable talking dog and unexpected pandemic humor hero.

Man's eye-opening story about taking 'a black walk' in a white neighborhood goes viral
David Summers shared a story on Facebook that reflects the experience of many black Americans—one that can help us non-black folks see through a lens we simply do not and cannot have.

A man grossly misjudged how to speak to girls and got expertly handled by a Girl Scout
Ouch.

Tears for Fears singer performs 'Mad World' with his daughter, and it's hauntingly gorgeous
Tears for Fears front man Curt Smith and his daughter, Diva, performed the the song on YouTube, and it's gorgeous

A meteorologist's cat bombed his at-home forecast. Now Betty is his beloved co-host.
We're all big fans of Betty.

A mom whose 19-yr-old died by suicide has a vital message for parents about marijuana today
Laura Stack's son Johnny lost his life to suicide three months ago when he was just 19 years old.

Man skillfully raps Dr. Seuss rhymes over Dr. Dre beats in a must-see mashup
The mashup we never knew we needed.

A 3-year-old gave her mom a 25-word master class on what forgiveness really means
Mom and blogger Mary Katherine Backstrom regularly shares snippets of life with her two children on her Facebook page.