humanity and culture

Basma Hameed runs a tattoo shop, of sorts… – Photo credit: All images via CBC News/YouTube

Innovation, Popular, Science

She tattooed half her face and you’d never know it. Her skills are just that good.

Upworthy Staff

12/24/2024
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
Brittany Peck's wedding. – Photo credit: Image by Delia D Blackburn, used with permission.

Family, Modern Families, Popular

A bride’s father schooled us all in family values when he asked the stepdad to give THEIR daughter away.

Upworthy Staff

12/18/2024
Array – Photo credit: Unsplash & Jenni Whalen/Upworthy

Art, Joy

3 science-backed reasons coloring books are the hottest mental health hack around

Evan Porter

12/4/2024
Life has really changed over the past 200 years. – Photo credit: via Unsplash

Education, History (Education), Popular

‘The World as 100 People’ gives us 6 great reasons to believe humanity is on the right track

Tod Perry

11/10/2024
Array – Photo credit: Array

Celebrity, Pop Culture, Popular

A brave fan asked Patrick Stewart a question he doesn’t usually get and is given a beautiful answer

Upworthy Staff

9/2/2024