Former Gang Leaders Embrace Peace So They Can Stop the Violence and Be Better Role Models
When a former Bloods gang leader became sick and tired of street violence, he rallied his fellow leaders to form peace so they could help their peers.
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Palestinian Wins $1 Million Teacher Prize for Life-Changing Lessons on Non-Violence
Meet the woman who grew up in a refugee camp and later opened a school to teach non-violence to kids–and just won Global Teacher of the Year.
MLK Day: Ex-White Supremacist Thanks Black Teen Who Said No to Violence in 1996
Arno Michaelis was once a thriving member of the Neo-Nazi movement who frequented white supremacist rallies, until single parenthood and love for his daughter changed him This week he wrote a short tribute to Keshia Thomas, a black teenager who during a 1996 KKK rally saved the life of a white supremacist in danger of being killed by a mob of counter-demonstrators.
Newest Subway Hero: 'Snackman' Casually Breaks Up Fight
24 year-old Charles Sonder got on a New York Subway with a bag of cheddar Pringles chips, and a knack for peace. As the train rolled toward its next stop, a fight between a man and a woman broke out; curses were uttered, and punches and kicks were thrown. At that moment, Sonder moved toward where the man was standing, and parked himself there, calmly munching on his chips.
French Man Writes the Most Incredible Open Letter To The Irish Fans
A Frenchman speaks for his whole nation, thanking Irish football fans for their inspiring sportsmanship, while others rioted, during the Euro 2016 games.
No Person Shot, Stabbed, or Murdered in NYC Monday - Part of a Trend
For a blissful 36 hours beginning on Sunday night, there was no gun or knife violence reported in New York City. Officials couldn't remember the last time that happened. But it may not be as rare in the future. Homicide rates in the Big Apple have fallen continuously since the 1990's.
Historic Moment for Democracy in Nepal
The Maoist rebels in Nepal are ready for peace talks with the new governmentinstalled after the collapse of the monarchy when riots forced the king to reinstall a parliament and cited this as a historic moment
Nepal Rebels Call Three-Month Cease-Fire
Maoist rebels in Nepal declared a unilateral three-month cease-fire in response to recent democratic moves by the king to reinstate parliament.
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