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Former United States President John F. Kennedy once said, “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” Since the election the majority of U.S citizens feel that race relations have gotten worse. These poor race relations coincide with a record high in political divides, reaffirming the popular phrase that the U.S is now a nation divided.

It can all seem overwhelming at times, so stop and take a minute. Take a break from the bad news on your social media feeds, the political pundits, and hateful rhetoric. Bored Panda wants you to remember all the good things that still happen day to day and that we can all do a small part in bringing more tolerance. We have gathered a list of stories that show random acts of kindness people have shown to their fellow citizens, and we hope it will restore some faith you have in humanity. Scroll down below and don't forget to vote for your favorites!

#1

A Couple Of Months Ago, An Elderly Lady Asked Me To Walk Her Home Because She Was Scared She Was Going To Slip On The Ice. We've Become Friends And Now I Walk Her Home Almost Everyday

Young man helping an elderly woman walk on an icy sidewalk, showing faith in America through kindness.

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    #2

    This Is Anthony Borges, 15. He Used His Body To Hold A Classroom Door Shut, Protecting 20 Other Students Inside As The Gunman Fired Through The Door, Hitting Him Five Times. May He Have A Speedy Recovery

    Officer holds patient's hand in a hospital room filled with heart-shaped balloons, symbolizing hope and faith in America.

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    #3

    Officer Talks Man Out Of Committing Suicide. Eight Years Later, The Now-Father-Of-Two Gives The Officer An Award At The American Foundation Of Suicide

    "Police officer comforting a man on a bridge, followed by an award ceremony; wholesomeness in America."

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    #4

    There Is A Local Group That Cuts Lawns For The Elderly, Disabled, And Single Parent Mothers For Free. Here They Are With My Grandma

    Two men helping an elderly woman at home, showcasing faith in America through community service.

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    #5

    She Took Me In 15 Years Ago And No One Makes Me As Happy. We Had The Best Xmas. I Love My Grandma So Much

    A smiling man and woman hug in front of greenery, capturing a wholesome moment in America.

    I grew up in a kids home (orphanage) after losing my parents. She was my key worker there as well as my carer. When I was too old to live there and had to move out. She was retiring at the time after 40 years as a carer and said that she couldn't stand to lose me, which kinda works out great because I love her and I couldn't stand to lose her either.

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    #6

    Kids Do What They Feel. These Two Strangers Just Hugged In A Fast Food Restaurant

    Two young children hugging in a cafe, sharing a tender moment to restore faith in America.

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    #7

    A Stranger Helping Out Another Stranger Struggling With His Tie

    An elderly man helps a younger man with his tie, spreading wholesome positivity in America.

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    #8

    A Nurse Bends Down And Gets Ready To Hug Her Former Patient, Who Was Paralyzed From The Waist Down

    Nurses cheering in a hallway as a person in a wheelchair returns, showcasing wholesome moments in America.

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    #9

    7-Year-Old Boy Donates $20 From Piggy Bank To Help Vandalized Mosque. Wanted Apple iPad. So He Got One

    Boy donates savings to mosque, receives iPad as thanks; a story to restore faith in America.


    "Dear Jack,

    You had saved $20 in your piggybank for an Apple iPad. But then a local Islamic mosque was vandalized, so you donated your $20 to this local Texas mosque. Because of your amazing generosity & kind heart, please enjoy this Apple iPad with our sincere thanks :)

    Love,

    The American Muslim Community :)

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    #10

    This Is My Uber Driver Beni, He Took Me To The Hospital And Keeping Me Company Since Most Of My Family Lives Out Of The State

    Two men in a hospital room sharing a joyful moment, highlighting faith in America.

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    #11

    Man In Red Needed Help With Son's Math Homework And Got It From A Stranger On The Subway

    Two men on a subway, one in a red jacket helping a seated stranger, embodying wholesome moments in America.

    So today on my way from work the guy in the red sat down opened up his folder and started reading. A few stops later the guy next to him sat down and asked him what he's studying: "You look a little confused maybe I can help?". He says his son failed a math test: "They're learning fractions so I'm just teaching myself this over again so I can help him I'm 42 & don't know any of this so I'm re teaching myself." The guy in the black informed him he use to be a math teacher so he asked the guy to quiz him and everything he got wrong or was confused about he broke it down and corrected him. By the end of my train ride the guy in the red had a better understanding. He can bring home a new method and teach his child. I really love seeing things like this especially in New York.

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    #12

    Waiter Helping To Feed Disabled Lady So Her Husband Can Finish His Meal. Good Job Good Man

    Wholesome moment in an American cafe: a staff member helps a customer with a warm smile, spreading positivity in America.

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    #13

    Pararescueman Sgt. Mike Maroney Reunited With A Girl He Saved 10 Years Ago During Hurricane Katrina

    A joyful reunion highlighting faith in America as a soldier embraces a smiling young girl.

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    #14

    This Is What Makes America Great

    Wholesome moment in America: Diverse group sharing smiles and kindness on a subway train.

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    #15

    These Boys See This Homeless Man Everyday On Their Way To School So They Decided To Help Him Out

    Wholesome moments of kindness in America: friends enjoying a meal, shopping, and new clothes.

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    #16

    Christmas Elves Surprise The Homeless With Food And Gifts

    Wholesome act in America: Elves leave gifts by a sleeping man on a bench near a Christmas tree.

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    #17

    Dons The Don

    Wholesome moment shared on Christmas between caregiver and resident in colorful sweaters, symbolizing faith in America.

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    #18

    Awesome Professor

    Man in beige coat crouches to care for a baby in a car seat during a meeting, showing kindness and restoring faith in America.

    A girl in my geography class had to bring her newborn to class today. The baby started crying in the middle of our quiz. When she took him out to hold him, my professor insisted that he wouldn't mind feeding the baby and rocking his car seat until she was done. This is my so so awesome, sweet professor, on his knees.

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    #19

    Louisville Police Officer Helps Encourage Lady Who Has Lost 200 Pounds And Did Her First 10k

    Woman and police officer smiling during a marathon event, capturing a wholesome moment in America.

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    #20

    Fast Food Restaurant Employee Helping Out A Customer With Disability

    Two people sharing a meal at a food court table, embodying wholesome moments in America.

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    #21

    A 22-Year-Old Guy From Harlem Befriended An 81-Year-Old Woman Who He Met Playing Words With Friends Over The Past Year. Last Week He Traveled To Florida And Met Her In Person For The First Time

    Elderly woman and young man smiling by the beach, showcasing faith in America's community spirit.

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    #22

    The Man Needed A Kidney, And A Class Mate From 50 Years Ago Who He Barely Knew Answer The Call

    Two men in hospital gowns, hand in hand, sharing a heartwarming moment in a hospital room, restoring faith in America.

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    #23

    ‘100 Suits’ Nonprofit Gives New Suit And Fresh Start To Men Getting Out Of Prison

    Three men in a room, smiling and engaged, with a clothing rack in the background, restoring faith in America.

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    #24

    Charlotte Officer Talks To A Potentially Suicidal Teen With Autism

    A police officer and a man sit together on a curb in a park, fostering faith in America.

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    #25

    Kid Was Desperately Trying And Failing To Do It Himself. Fellow Passenger Asked If He Needed Help. San Francisco Today

    Woman helping man with tie on train, sharing a wholesome moment in America.

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    #26

    Made Cookies And Brought Them To The Local Nursing Home. This Is Mrs. Posey. She Is 112 And The Nurse Said She Hasn't Had A Visitor In Over 3 Years

    A child hugging a person in a hospital bed; a touching moment restoring faith in America.

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    #27

    Faith In Humanity Restored

    Wholesome moment: a young boy joyfully holding new sneakers gifted by a kind woman at the mall.

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    #28

    This Boy Offering A Bottle Of Water To A Policeman During A Hot Day In Baltimore

    A child offers water to police officers with shields, showcasing a wholesome moment in America.

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    #29

    Baseball Fan Holding Umbrella Over JROTC Member On Memorial Day

    Man holding umbrella over a uniformed marine at a baseball game, showcasing faith in America.

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    #30

    Someone Falls Asleep On His Shoulder; Lets Him Sleep 12 More Stops Claiming, "We've All Had Long Days"

    Man resting on subway, leaning on another passenger's shoulder, conveying a sense of community and faith in America.

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    #31

    This Man Reads Everyday At Lunch To A Man Who Cannot

    Two people sharing a positive moment at a table, exuding faith in America.

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    #32

    At A Waffle House In La Marque, Texas, This Elderly Man Told The Waitress That His Hands Weren’t Working Too Good. He Was Also On Oxygen And Struggling To Breathe. Without Hesitation, She Took His Plate And Began Cutting His Ham

    A waitress helps an elderly man in a diner, showcasing faith in America through kindness.

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    #33

    Every Time I️ Come To My Gym, This Man Is Helping This Employee With Calculus

    Two people studying together at a desk in a gym, exemplifying wholesome interactions in America.

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    #34

    Dude Saw A Little Old Lady Was Having Trouble Bagging Some Stuff So He Stopped And Held Her Bag Open For Her. Small Act But Man Did It Make My Day

    A man assisting an elderly woman with groceries, illustrating wholesome acts that restore faith in America.

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    #35

    Yesterday My Daughter Wanted To Open A Lemonade Stand... On A Wednesday... When It Was 72 Degrees Out. Business Was Slow Until These Two Decided To Stop. They Made Her Day!

    Two police officers support a child's lemonade stand, showcasing wholesome pictures restoring faith in America.

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    #36

    Paramedics Were Helping This Little Ones Mommy Onto A Stretcher And This Kind Officer Took Over The Babies Feed

    Officer feeding a baby with a bottle in an uplifting moment, highlighting faith in America.

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    #37

    Young Man Helping An Older Man Down An Escalator

    Two people, an older man and a younger man, share a wholesome moment on a mall escalator, fostering faith in America.

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    #38

    So My Dads Tire Blew Up On The Freeway And This Dude, With A Confederate Flag Tattoo, Wearing A Confederate Flag T-Shirt, With Confederate Flag Car Stickers, Stopped And Changed Our Tire. My Mind Is Blown, Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover

    Man changing tire with car parked in fire lane, wearing a sleeveless flag shirt, capturing a quirky moment in America.

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    #39

    Kindness. Pass It On

    A man helps an elderly gentleman with a walker, illustrating wholesome moments in America.

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    #40

    Police Officer Keeping A Man Company At A Bus Stop

    Officer helping a person in a wheelchair board a bus, showcasing faith in America.

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    #41

    Just Two Guys Playing Chess In Union Square This Morning

    Police officer playing chess on a city street, showcasing faith restored in America.

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    #42

    Volunteers Helping Flood Victims Evacuate In Houston

    People rescuing a dog in a cage and carrying a child during a flood, showcasing faith in America through community support.

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    #43

    "Hey Sir, Can You Take A Pic Of My Waves For The Gram?"

    Three men on a subway, one ties a tie for another, showcasing faith in America through small acts of kindness.

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    #44

    This Is America

    Officer helps with gas, showcasing faith in America through kindness.

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    #45

    No One Is Born A Racist

    A man on a bus shares a fist bump with a smiling child in a stroller, creating a wholesome moment.

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