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Here are glimmers of hope to help you through a rough week

Because 2016 has been a dumpster fire and we need to be reminded of the good in the world.

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Posted on Jul 8, 2016   Updated on May 26, 2021, 11:51 am CDT

2016 has been a rough year for America and we are only halfway though. We have seen the country’s largest mass murder, its deadliest police attack since 9/11, an endless onslaught of gun violence, and countless lives lost to hate.

In times of pain, Fred Rogers encouraged people to “look for the helpers.” So here are the ways people are reminding us that there really is good in the world.


Watch these #CarefreeBlackKids2k16

In the wake of the recent killings of Alton Sterling and Philandro Castile by police officers, writer Heben Nigatu started the hashtag #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 to show humor, joy, and love through turmoil.

https://twitter.com/heavenrants/status/751094258069831680


Share a reason to believe

Daily Dot writer Jaya Saxena called out to Twitter for stories of people who are doing good, and the responses are hilarious and heartwarming.

https://twitter.com/jayasax/status/751404003754405888

https://twitter.com/Scaachi/status/751448819376750592

https://twitter.com/Sedna_51/status/751416197988618240


https://twitter.com/embeedub/status/751419845133135872

Be grateful for love

Writer and editor Nicole Chung inspired people to thank the good and loving people in their lives.

Recognize the heroes

Thirty-seven-year-old Shetamia Taylor was shot during the Dallas attack on July 7 while shielding her four sons, ages 12 to 17. She is expect to survive her injuries.

Read up on E Pluribus Unum 

Dan Rather posted a very inspiring status update that reminds us that our nation’s founding charter was to bring many into one.

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Remember puppies are a surefire antidote

https://twitter.com/darth/status/751423467141013504

And then there’s always Lin Manuel Miranda

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*First Published: Jul 8, 2016, 1:30 pm CDT

Lyz Lenz

Lyz Lenz is currently the managing editor of the Rumpus. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Jezebel, the Columbia Journalism Review, and Mashable.

Lyz Lenz