The Japanese people are demonstrating a true allegiance to social order and calm as they search for loved ones or wait in lines for basic necessities. There is not a hint of looting or violence, even as residents must wait in line for 12 hours to buy food.
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DeAsia Romes had never been up a mountain before because of her cerebral palsy – so these six fraternity members volunteered to simply carry her.
These kids from opposing communities became friendly competitors during a peace-driven soccer game organized in Brazil.
When the Facebook community heard about Carson's selfless act of kindness, the pies started pouring in to feed the less fortunate Louisiana evacuees.
A professor began a library on wheels to make sure people on society's fringes have access to literature and stimulating conversation—even chats about Chomsky.
Hoping to be part of the solution and promote a unified community, dozens of volunteers came out to clean up after riots left businesses burned.
When an arsonist attacked a shop catering to immigrant tastes, a community in England came together to help the shopkeeper, and stand with love.
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If this a one-time school administrator has her way, the whole town of Highland Park—much of which now looks like a ghost town—will be reborn.
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