best of humanity

The change is undeniable. – Photo credit: @briannadestiny1108/TikTok

Health, Wellness

Nurses reveal what they look like before and after a demanding 12-hour shift

Heather Wake

6/7/2024
Youth-led party for community engagement, MEDEA, Tanzania Captured by James Roh for Pura

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Culture, Education, Empowered Women, Equality, Family, Identity, Modern Families

The next generation of female leaders has arrived. Here’s how they’re making sure they (and every girl) get a chance to learn.

Sarah Watts

3/8/2026
Heather Avis said she "could count on one hand" the amount of times her daughter Macy had received party invitations. – Photo credit: Canva

Community, Joy

Mom shares the ‘palpable’ joy her daughter with Down Syndrome has over rare party invite

Heather Wake

6/4/2024
Bob Ross paints for a colorblind fan. – Photo credit: Video pulled from YouTube video.

Heroes, Joy, More, Popular

Bob Ross once shared the joy of painting to a colorblind viewer using only black and white

Upworthy Staff

5/27/2024
This is a message we've all needed at least once in our lives. – Photo credit: Canva

Family, Fatherhood, Popular

Dad’s incredibly wise text to his daughter right after her break-up is helping others

Heather Wake

5/24/2024
Steve Burns delivered commencement speech about following your dreams and it has to be heard. – Photo credit: Canva, Wikipedia: Super Festivals from Ft. Lauderdale, USA – B03369

Heroes, Joy, Popular

Steve Burns shares the one ‘Blue’s Clues’ catchphrase that used to ‘concern’ him

Heather Wake

5/24/2024
Watch this and infuse some joy into your day. – Photo credit: @southwestair/TikTok

Joy, Love Stories, Popular

Flight attendant gets entire plane to write down bits of marriage advice for bride-to-be

Heather Wake

5/20/2024
What a sweet and simple idea. – Photo credit: Canva

Joy, Pets

Golden Retriever and baby girl team up to make inspired Mother’s Day gift out of blackberries

Heather Wake

5/10/2024
In a world where you can be anything, be kind. – Photo credit: Canva

Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

17 ‘unwritten rules’ people live by to make the world a better place

Heather Wake

5/6/2024
Three winners will be selected to receive $1000 donated to the charity of their choice. – Photo credit: Images provided by P&G

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Community, Joy, Popular, Sponsored

Now’s your chance to help someone doing good in your community win $1000 towards the charity of their choice

Heather Wake

4/24/2024
We all need reminders of the beauty of humanity. – Photo credit: Photo by Diego PH on Unsplash

Community, Joy

People reveal the pivotal moments that restored their faith in humanity

Annie Reneau

3/3/2024
Have fun doing good. – Photo credit: Lenny Barszap (Left) Aaron Brown (right)/ (The Pharcyde, Brownout, Adrian Quesada, Lenny Barszap, Chris Rogers (muralist), Chris Baker (TOOF), Aaron Brown) – photo credit IIsmael Quintanilla III

Music, Pop Culture

From comedies to kickass concerts, these two creatives are here to make social impact fun

Heather Wake

2/26/2024
Sweetness stitched into every bit of this story. – Photo credit: Canva

Community, Joy, Popular

Teacher asks teen daughter to mend a student’s coat and gets it back with a funny surprise

Heather Wake

2/9/2024
A good does of good deeds – Photo credit: Canva

Community, Joy, Popular

Man returns woman’s lost purse to her house and their lovely chat was caught on camera

Heather Wake

1/9/2024
So many animals spent Christmas in loving homes. – Photo credit: Adams Count SPCA/ Facebook

Joy, Pets, Popular, Top Splash

Animal shelter celebrates being empty for the first time in nearly 50 years

Heather Wake

12/28/2023
A woman shares how much her 'angle Tree" gifts meant to her as a kid – Photo credit: @maybeashleymarie/TikTok

Community, Joy

Woman shares how much her ‘Angel Tree’ gifts meant to her as a child in touching video

Heather Wake

12/8/2023