Inspiring

July 22, 2020

Illustrator Uses Art to Give a Voice to the Black Lives Matter Movement [Interview]

Illustrator Nikkolas Smith is always creating. Whether he's working on children's books, creating movie posters, or teaching workshops in schools and universities, Smith pushes his creativity to the limits. Personally, he's also highly involved in what he's termed “artivism.” Using his art as his voice, Smith often publishes work that highlights racial injustice and the Black Lives Matter movement.

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June 4, 2020

450+ Hour Newscast Shows Hundreds of Displaced Korean Families Being Reunited

On June 30, 1983, the Korean television channel KBS 1 intended to air a 45-minute live special that followed families displaced by Japanese colonization, World War II, and the Korean War. The program, aptly titled Finding Dispersed Families, showed these families as they tried to reunite with their separated loved ones. What the station actually aired was a 453-hour-and-45-minute documentary that captured the world’s attention.

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May 21, 2020

Champion Gymnast and Model With Down Syndrome Reveals the Beauty of Inclusivity

Athlete and model Chelsea Werner shows us what it’s like to achieve big things despite what the world might assume of you. Werner was born with Down syndrome, but she hasn't let the genetic disorder stop her from going after her dreams. Now, she’s an international model and a multi-time champion of the Special Olympics—and she's just getting started. Werner began playing sports at the age of eight.

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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.