Inspiring

June 2, 2020

MIT Elects a Black Female Student Body President for the First Time in Its History

For the first time in 159 years, MIT has elected a black woman as the president of its Undergraduate Association (UA). Danielle Geathers and her running mate Yu Jing Chen are rising seniors at the Massachusetts university and won after mounting a successful online and social media campaign. Their campaign turned digital once COVID-19 shut down the campus, but this did not deter the two women.

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May 28, 2020

Inspiring Mother-Daughter Duo Graduates From Med School Together to Become Doctors

The bond between mother and daughter is irreplaceable. One of the most renowned women scientists of the 20th century, Marie Curie, worked alongside her daughter Irene in the field of radium and radioactivity—each of them ultimately earning their own Nobel prizes. Today, there are more inspiring mother-and-daughter duos showing what happens when family works together. In April 2020, Dr. Cynthia Kudji and her daughter Dr.

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May 25, 2020

Photographer Is Giving Back to NYC by Selling Limited-Edition Prints for COVID-19 Relief

For photographer Navid Baraty, New York City holds special meaning. It was in this place that he decided to leave behind his engineering career and pursue photography full time. Although this has since led him on assignments around the world, New York has continued to be a creative inspiration. And now, in a time when New York City needs help, he's giving back.

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May 15, 2020

28 Inspiring Mister Rogers Quotes That Can Make Any Day a “Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”

For decades, children have found a friend in Fred Rogers. A beloved television personality, talented composer, and imaginative puppeteer, Rogers became a household name when Mister Rogers' Neighborhood made its debut in 1968. During the popular program's 33-year run, Rogers helped kids come to terms with the trials, tribulations, and facts of life.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.