Steve Hartman on the words that matter

"Just because our skin colors are black and white doesn't mean we can't speak in shades of gray"

• Jul 8, 2016

Michigan woman on a mission to revitalize her neighborhood

Some folks see their hometown for what it is. Meet someone who sees hers for what it could be

• Jul 1, 2016

Orlando shooting inspires Alabama man to come out as gay

"In the back of my mind I kept thinking, I can't show the sorrow that I have inside without first explaining to the world why I have that much sorrow"

• Jun 24, 2016

How many mass shootings must we endure?

June 17 marks one year since nine people were gunned down inside South Carolina church -- and five days since 49 more were killed in Orlando

• Jun 17, 2016

Muhammad Ali remembered by those who knew him least

To really know ​Muhammad Ali, you need to talk to the people who had just a brush with The Greatest

• Jun 10, 2016

Partially-paralyzed pianist refuses to stop the music

Norman Malone lost the use of his right hand after a violent attack when he was a child, but that didn't stop him from pursuing his love of playing the piano

• Jun 3, 2016

Vietnam soldier saved from the dead honors his fellow veterans

After a battle during Vietnam, John Colone was taken to the morgue and marked "DOA" -- dead on arrival

• May 27, 2016

Clean sweep: Janitor sends five kids to college for free

All five children of Fred Vautour -- a Boston College janitor -- went to the prestigious school for free because of a university employee policy

• May 20, 2016

Single dad and daughter bond over braids

Once-inept Florida man mastered the finer points of styling his daughter's hair -- and now shares tips with other like-minded dads

• May 13, 2016

Barista goes extra mile for deaf customer

Virginia man says what Starbucks worker did was a wonderful gesture that he will never forget

• May 6, 2016

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