During times of conflict and political or religious civil unrest, the power of the human spirit’s capacity for non-violent protest and kindness still shines through.
Tag: riots
Brothers in Arms – Group of Men protect outnumbered police officer
A photo is worth a thousand words… ❤
Iconic Image of Citizens Lining up to Protect the Baltimore Police and Protesters
Standing in front of the line of riot cops was another line of middle-aged men. Peacemakers. They were there, one man said, to provide a
Free Hugs For Ferguson
A Portland police officer, Sergeant Bret Barnum, was wearing protective head gear and patrolling a protest in Portland, Oregon when he noticed a 12-year-old boy,
An Eye-Watering Act of Kindness
On Sept. 28, in a troubled Hong Kong, a riot police officer used his water bottle to rinse the eyes of a protester doused with
Another View of Ferguson — Kindness, Generosity and Compassion
Day after day, most of the images and stories from Ferguson, Missouri, have been depressing. The quiet Midwest suburb appears to have devolved into a
Sandwiches With a Smile
‘japooki’ shared this photo and wrote: “Ukrainian girl giving sandwiches to protesters”
Wipe Away That Doggy’s Tears
During the recent riots in Turkey, tear gas was used. In this photo we see kindness in action, as people stop to help a dog
