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1996 Keshia Thomas was an 18 year old high-school student who took part in an anti KKK rally in her home town of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The town had a large African American community, and hundreds showed up to show resistance to the KKK Klansmen group who were holding a rally themselves. Keshia was in the crowd, when someone spotted a suspicious man, who was wearing a confederate T-shirt and had a SS tattoo (facist symbol tattoo) passing through the Anti-KKK supporters. The crowd began to run after the man to scare him off, however some of the crowd became violent and began to beat the man to the ground. Keshia saw what was going on and in an later interview she said: "Mob mentality had taken over. It became barbaric. When people are in a crowd they are more likely to do things they would never do as an individual. Someone had to step out of the pack and say, 'This isn't right'. When they dropped him to the ground, it felt like two angels had lifted my body up and laid me down". Keshia defended the man from the attackers. She then had this to say: "I knew what it was like to be hurt," she says. "The many times that that happened, I wish someone would have stood up for me. But violence is violence - nobody deserves to be hurt, especially not for an idea. Keshia then said that she never heard from the man, but months later at a coffee shop, a younger man approached her and said thanks. "What for?" she asked. "That was my dad," said the young stranger. For Keshia this was the greatest reward knowing she had stopped the violence and hatred from spreading to further generations. "For the most part, people who hurt... they come from hurt" said Keshia. It is a cycle. Let's say they had killed him or hurt him really bad. How does the son feel? Does he carry on the violence? The biggest thing you can do is just be kind to another human being. It can come down to eye contact, or a smile. It doesn't have to be a huge monumental act." Written and shared by @revivedhistory - an independent history page.

At the time, this was a groundbreaking thing to do. Many people did not fully understand how AIDS was spread, and so many of those who had it had to spend time alone in AIDS wards. Diana visited a number of these wards to visit the patients. She had this to say about her feelings towards the patients : "I had always wanted to hug people in hospital beds," she told Morton. "This particular man who was so ill started crying when I sat on his bed and he held my hand and I thought: “Diana, do it, just do it,” and I gave him an enormous hug. It was just so touching because he clung to me and he cried." What a beautiful thing to do

hope, 2010 Diego Frazão Torquato was a boy who was born in Brazil in 1997. He was welcomed into the world in the slums of Parada de Lucas, a place corrupted by crime and disease. At the age of 4, he was hospitalized for meningitis and pneumonia. These were so severe that he struggled with memory problems. From a young age, Diego wanted to learn how to play the violin as he believed it would take him across the world. He was introduced to the orchestra called Afroraggae, which was coordinated by Evandro João Silva and was established to stop young children from falling into the terrible hands of crime. Sadly, Silva would be murdered in downtown Rio. Extremely saddened by the loss of his hero, Diego, who was sick and weak, played the violin at Silva's funeral to honor him, which is the image you see above. Tragically, Diego died a short time after this picture was taken as he suffered from a cardiac arrest brought on by an infection he got from undergoing a surgery for his appendix. Diego also had luekimia at the time of his death too. At Diego's funeral, José Júnior has this to say about Diego: " I think the legacy of Diego is hope, it is the willingness to change, to transform." Diego was only 12 years old. He is now known in his area as the symbol of hope, an inspiration to all people that no matter how bad your circumstances are in your life, fight all that you can to make it better, and to make tomorrow a better day. Written and shared by @revivedhistory - an independent history page

This picture, which was taken in Växjö, Sweden, shows 38-year-old Danuta Danielsson smashing her handbag into the head of a neo-fascist rally member. Danielsson was of Jewish and Polish heritage, and her mother survived being held captive in a concentration camp. Danielsson chose to be anonymous after the picture as she feared she would be the target of other neo-fascists. She was known to have suffered from mental health problems and took her own life in 1988 by jumping off the town's water tower. The man Danielsson hit is Seppo Seluska, a neo-fascist who went on a few years later to torture and murder a gay jew. Seluska was with a small group of neo-fascists, who were protesting on the streets after a local communist politician gave a speech. This led to a clash between the communists and the fascists, in which other people on the street who were not involved with either group sided with the communists to fight the fascists. In 2014, Danielsson's identity was released, and a statue was unveiled to honor her courage against the face of hate.

An acid attack is a form of physical violence. It involves a person throwing acid on a victim, usually targeting their face in order to deliberately cause disfiguration to the body. Acid attacks have primarily seen a rise in the Middle East / India in the last few years. Cases usually involve males attacking ex lovers. Isfahan saw at least 8 acid attacks in 2014. It is speculated that 2 males on a motorbike are to blame. They covered their faces and have never been identified for their crimes. It is debated as to what the motivation behind the attacks was. Some Iranians speculate that it had to do with the progression of women in Iran, as many of the women targeted were driving cars or were not wearing traditional Islamic attire. Other theories about the attackers range suggest that they were radical Islamic extremists to hardline misogynists. The woman above is Marziyeh Ebrahim. She suffered extensive injuries due to being a victim in one of the acid attacks. However, Ebrahim did not let her scars shape her, but rather, she defined them. Ebrahim is now a political activist, who heavily advocates for women's rights and awareness around acid attacks. She is considered to be one of the strongest activists in Iran, and in 2019 she helped to pass a law that outlawed acid attacks.

Robin Williams joined the cheerleading squad for a live game at Mile High Stadium in front of over 70,000 fans on November 11, 1979. The Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 45-10. Robin dressed as Mork from Ork from the popular TV show "Mork and Mindy," which was filmed and based in Boulder, Colorado. He was dressed as a cheerleader, complete with white knee-high cowboy boots, a sequined mini skirt and top, an orange scarf, and gloves. Robin Williams holds the distinction of being the NFL's first male cheerleader.

His father, Jad, has the genetic condition where a person has three copies of chromosome 21, instead of the usual two copies, leading to learning disabilities and delayed development. The condition hasn’t meant that Sadar’s childhood was lacking in love, support and guidance in any way. Dad Jad showered his only son with as much attention as he could and made sure he focused on his studies. The wheat factory worker has also become an important pillar of the community because of his selflessness. According to the Down’s syndrome society, if one parent has it, there is a 35% to 50% chance that the child may inherit the condition. Most men with the condition can’t have children while some women may be able to, making Sader and Jad’s story even more special. Sader said: ‘I’m proud of my father. Throughout my life, he has been the greatest support for me when I needed it.’

She was taken to the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1944. At the camp, her mother, father and two sisters were taken away upon arrival to be executed. Eva had this to say: "I never even got to say goodbye to her. But I didn't really understand that this would be the last time we would see her" Eva and her sister Miriam were spared as they were twins, and they were sent to be experimented on by Josef Mengele, the Nazi Angel of death. Eva and Miriam would go through months of medical torture. They were injected with unknown liquids which modern doctors can't figure out. Both girls became very sick, and Eva suffered from a fever for 5 weeks. Eva was so sick that she could not walk and was given 2 weeks to live, however she fought through the experiments and the pain and kept telling herself "I must survive, I must survive". In 1945, the camp was liberated by the Soviet Army, and Eva and her sister returned to Romania. In 1950, Eva moved to Israel and served in the army for 8 years. She then moved to the USA in 1960, and married a man named Michael Kor, who was also a Holocaust survivor. Eva suffered from health problems as she grew older, however Miriam showed complex and severe medical issues during her 3 pregnancies. It was discovered that Miriam's kidneys did not grow since she was 10. Miriam's kidneys failed, and Eva speculated this was due to the experimentation they went through as children. Eva donated a kidney to her sister and said: "I have one sister and two kidneys, so it was an easy choice." Sadly, Miriam died in 1993 due to kidney cancer. Filled with anger at what the Nazis had done to her and her family, Eva went on to campaign for recognition of the Holocaust. However, Eva made her emotional journey about forgiveness, and in the 1990s, she forgave Mengele and the Nazis for the pain they had caused. In 2019, Eva passed away. In the picture above, she shows a picture of herself in Auschwitz with her sister Miriam standing beside her to her left in the hood.

She Fell 2 Miles To The Ground, Was Strapped To Her Seat, And Survived 10 Days In The Amazon Jungle

Rainer was significantly shorter than the normal person from birth until adulthood; at age 19, he stood at barely 3 feet, 8 inches. However, at the age of 21, a lesion on his pituitary gland caused him to have a growth spurt that made him nearly seven feet tall in just 10 years.

The blast killed 66,000 people. Despite the atomic bombs forcing a Japanese surrender, the USA has been heavily criticized over the years for the amount of damage they caused. They also mostly killed civilians, who most likely had nothing to do with the war. It was also a stance against communist aggression by the USSR in Manchuria. However, if the bombs were not dropped, an invasion of Japan would have prolonged the war, and at least 2,000,000 US troops would have died, according to calculations, as well as millions of the Japanese, allied fighters, and other sources of soldiers. It is easily one of the most divisive topics of World War II if the bombs should have been dropped or not. This has been only 1 out of 2 nuclear attacks in history. Let's hope it stays that way.

According to their ancient traditions, both men and women would experience the pain of childbirth. This is how it would be done, the father would position himself on the rafters with rope tied around his scrotum while the mother would pull on it while giving birth.

Hubert and June Malicote were a happily married couple who had been together for over 70 years. They met as teenagers and fell in love, and they spent the rest of their lives devoted to each other. Despite their advanced age, they were still very active and enjoyed traveling, gardening, and spending time with their children and grandchildren. One day, Hubert fell ill with a serious illness. June was by his side every step of the way, caring for him and supporting him as he fought for his life. She refused to leave his side, even for a moment, and she made sure that he was comfortable and happy. Despite their best efforts, however, Hubert's condition continued to deteriorate. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loved ones. June was devastated by his loss, but she knew that he was no longer suffering and that he was at peace. 20 hours later, June also passed away. It was as if she could not bear to live without her beloved husband, and she followed him into the next life. Their children and grandchildren were heartbroken by their loss, but they took comfort in the fact that the couple had been reunited in death. Hubert and June Malicote's love story was one for the ages. They spent their entire lives devoted to each other, and their love endured until the very end. They will always be remembered as an inspiration to others and a reminder of the power of true love.

When she was 23 years old and becoming "rebellious," her father, Joseph Kennedy Sr., became concerned that she might bring shame to the family. He learned about a new medical procedure that he hoped would calm her down. This procedure was a lobotomy. During the lobotomy, one of the surgeons said, "We went through the top of the head... She had a mild tranquilizer. I made a surgical incision in the brain through the skull. It was near the front. It was on both sides. We just made a small incision, no more than an inch. We put an instrument inside..." At this point, they began using a butter-knife-like object to make blunt cuts to her brain. The surgeons stopped the procedure when Rosemary became incoherent and could no longer respond to their questions. After the lobotomy, her mental capacity decreased to that of a 1-2 year old. She eventually regained the ability to walk, but with a limp, and never regained the ability to speak coherently. She also became incontinent. Rosemary lived for another 63 years, passing away at the age of 86 in 2005

The surgery took 23 hours to complete. Dr Religa is looking at the vitals monitor, and at the right of the picture, you can see his assistant on the floor in the corner asleep due the procedure being so exhausting. The procedure was considered to be near impossible at the time, but they went ahead with it anyway against medical odds. The difficulty of the surgery can be seen with the mess and the number of tubes around the patient. The Polish health system at the time was considered to be one of the worst in Europe at the time so this was a massive achievement in medical history. The name of the patient was Tadeusz Żytkiewicz, who passed away 30 years later in 2017. He lived longer than Dr Religa, who died in 2009 due to lung cancer because he was a very heavy smoker. This picture has been voted to be 100 of the most important pictures in history by National Geographic. Żytkiewicz is seen below holding the iconic picture of himself on the operating table. One of humanity's finest moments. This is the first heart transplant in Poland, though the first heart transplant was originally done in South Africa in 1967 by Christian Barnard.

Also known as the Great Famine of 1876-1878. The Great Famine of 1876-1878 was a period of widespread food shortages and famine that affected much of India. The famine is estimated to have resulted in the deaths of around 5.5 million people, mostly due to starvation and disease. It was caused by a combination of factors, including drought, infestations of locusts, and poor government policies. The famine led to widespread poverty and social upheaval, and it is considered one of the worst humanitarian disasters in India's history.

Wojtek the bear was a soldier in the Polish army during World War II, who supported his comrades during the allied invasion of Europe. Here is his story:

In 1942, Wojtek was bought from a young Iranian boy in a train station in Iran, by Polish civilians who were escaping the Soviet Union. He was then taken to a civilian camp nearby, where he was taken care of for 3 months before being donated to the 2nd transport Company, which later became the 22nd Artillery Supply Company. This is when Wojtek was given his name, which means "Happy Warrior" in Polish, for his friendly and playful personality.

Wojtek was given condensed milk, fruit, marmalade, honey and syrup and was rewarded with cigarettes and beer, which became his favourite drink. He was taught to salute when greeted and enjoyed wrestling with the soldier and even slept with them during cold nights. He soon became an unofficial mascot for the troops and his regiment.

By 1944, Wojtek weighed 90 kilograms (14 st; 200 lb). He helped his comrades during the Battle for Rome by carrying crates of shells. This claim has been disputed as being false, though some eyewitness accounts defend its legitimacy. Wojtek received the rank of Private, as well as his own wages, paybook and serial number.

After the end of the war in 1945, Wojtek was transported to Scotland and was retired from the army in 1947. He spent the rest of his days in Edinburgh Zoo. He died in 1963, at the age of 21.