LEGO Finally Sells Braille Bricks - For Learning a New Skill While Playing With Fully Compatible Pieces
LEGO is now selling braille bricks that use the bumps on their iconic bricks to teach the Braille alphabet-not only to blind people.
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9-Year-old Double Amputee to Make History on 'New York Fashion Week' Catwalk
This 9-year-old Daisy-May is about to make history as the first ever double amputee child to walk the prestigious New York Fashion Week.
Hearts Are Melting Over Little Girl Admiring a Beauty Ad Depicting Woman in a Wheelchair
This photo of an enchanted little girl staring at an Ulta beauty advertisement shows just how much representation can matter for differently-abled kids.
Target is Now Selling Specially-Adapted Halloween Costumes for Children in Wheelchairs
The company hopes that their new costume designs will ensure that no child will be forced to miss out on dressing up for Halloween.
Sesame Street Debuts New Muppet Character Who Lives in a Foster Home
As a means of making foster kids feel a little less lonely, Sesame Street is debuting a new Muppet character named Karli.
In Bid to Include More Women, 'Request a Woman Scientist' Has Recruited 10,000 Researchers
Female scientists are tired of being excluded from the STEM community - and that's why this new online database is quickly gathering steam.
First Native American-Owned Film Studio Shoots Tom Hanks Movie
A Native American tribe in New Mexico has made cinematic history by opening up the first ever Native-owned movie studio.
Boy in Wheelchair Left Awestruck After Seeing Target Store Ad Featuring Boy 'Like Him'
This 2-year-old boy was spellbound by an advertisement featuring another youngster in a wheelchair-and the heartwarming moment is now inspiring thousands.
PayPal Commits Over $500 Million to Support Minority-Owned U.S. Businesses
PayPal announced a $530 million commitment to support Black and minority-owned businesses in the U.S., especially those hardest hit by the pandemic.
First Black Valedictorian at Princeton Invokes Michelle Obama in Historic Commencement Address Held Online
Nicholas Johnson's speech Sunday made Princeton's virtual commencement extra newsworthy because he's the first black valedictorian in Princeton's history.
Crayola Unveils New Crayon Pack of Skin Tone Colors From Around the World to Promote Inclusivity
The company partnered with veterans of the makeup industry to develop a 24-pack of crayons that accurately reflect the world's diverse skin palette.
Pilots Are Giving Free Flights to Diverse Kids Who Need High-Flying Role Models and Mentors
Less than 10% of America's aviation workers are people of color – but these pilots are hoping to change that by taking kids under their wings.
Canadian Students Celebrate Nation's Birthday in Breathtaking Face Paint Tribute
These Canadian students wished their country a happy birthday with a breathtaking sixty seconds of diversity and beauty.
Man Takes Inheritance From Racist Parent, Makes Amends
When Michael Young died in 2000, shortly after his 100th birthday, Perry was a little embarrassed to receive an inheritance from the racist relative. He gave the bulk of it to his daughter, treated himself to a good suit, and then resolved to have some fun with the remaining £10,000. More than a decade later, he is still doing so.
Hear Children's Wisdom When Asked What Makes Them Different
These kids were pretty stumped when asked by adults about what makes them different from their friends.
Black Man Befriending KKK Members Has Led to 200 People Quitting the Organization
Daryl Davis firmly believes that if he has a conversation with a Klansman, he can convince them that their hatred is misplaced – and he's usually right.
Black Santa is Coming to the Mall of America For 1st Time
For the first time in history, the largest mall in America will play host to a Kris Kringle of color, giving kids an exciting new example of representation.
Adorable Preschool "Twins" Take a Stand Against Discrimination
4-year-old best friends Jia and Zuri believe it's not their differences that matter in the world-their similarities are what counts.
Kids Learn Diversity From Musician's Instruments Made of Donkey Jaws and Goat Toenails
These unique contraptions aren't just instruments for music - they are also a teacher's instruments for education and diversity.
Build Your Own Orchestra: Make Beautiful Music Via Artists Around the Globe
No matter how you conduct this online world orchestra, it sounds beautiful.
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