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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI have no regrets nor apologies, this photo brings a tear to my eye and a lump to my throat. ☮️
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Photographer Kevin Greene captured this moment during a peaceful protest in Greensboro NC. "She was having a blast and decided to run to the front of the pack to walk hand in hand with one of the leaders," said Greene. "I just happened to be there to catch this inspiring moment." Alpha Shots Photography
[I predict a Pulitzer Prize for this one.]
https://www.facebook.com/alphashotsphotography/
Ive posted more pics from this same protest in Greensboro, NC on this thread.
More explanation about this photo on their Facebook link.
Glorfindel
(9,732 posts)human being. That is a wonderful photo. Thanks for sharing it, Heartstrings.
Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)calimary
(81,425 posts)Hopefully it becomes another symbol of positive change, for the advancement of the greater good.
jpak
(41,758 posts)onecaliberal
(32,884 posts)OBrien
(363 posts)demmiblue
(36,875 posts)Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)Raine
(30,540 posts)Tommymac
(7,263 posts)I know what choice I would make. I'd be walking right up there with them, mask or no.
In large gatherings the mask may help a bit, but even without one the odds are still better then the alternative.
StarryNite
(9,458 posts)that I didn't even stop to think they weren't wearing masks. Darn! They should have been wearing them. So now I have mixed emotions looking at the photo. I see the beauty but I also cringe at no masks.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,494 posts)To Kevin Greene and all the folks in that photo.....
Aristus
(66,437 posts)tblue37
(65,477 posts)notinkansas
(1,096 posts)And also the delighted expression on the girl's face - to feel included in this important event.
tblue37
(65,477 posts)spanone
(135,858 posts)tblue37
(65,477 posts)Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)Kind of Blue
(8,709 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)iluvtennis
(19,868 posts)progressoid
(49,992 posts)sarge43
(28,942 posts)Yes, that's Pulitzer worthy.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,879 posts)but WHERE ARE THEIR MASKS?????
Unless this was taken at a Black Lives Matter rally before Covid-19.
WinstonSmith4740
(3,056 posts)on every damn magazine and newspaper in this country. It's absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
sprinkleeninow
(20,254 posts)Mazeltov Cocktail
(569 posts)It is a very moving image - thanks for posting.
Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,725 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)demmiblue
(36,875 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,691 posts)Raine
(30,540 posts)no masks, I hope they're all going to be ok. 🙏
warmfeet
(3,321 posts)PJMcK
(22,041 posts)But please, folks. Wear masks.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,725 posts)I get disheartened seeing the frequent North Carolina bashing that goes on on this site. Although I am a NC native and live in North Carolina now, I have lived in a lot of different places and I can, with complete confidence, tell you people are the same wherever you go.
North Carolina doesn't have a monopoly on stupid red necks or racists though it's frequently accused of being a haven for just those things by posters on this site. Many times it's the transplants spouting those accusations and that makes me sad. Why would you badmouth the place where you choose to live?
Thanks so much for showing us another important and beautiful perspective, Heartstrings. People really are all the same, where ever you go and we can choose to amplify the good or the bad. Thanks for reminding us.
❤ lmsp
Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)Coming from WI I can attest to the somewhat derogatory statements from others about my state, I tend to just shrug them off. But I do realize there is some truth, we have some real boneheads here!
Kind of Blue
(8,709 posts)I never use a wide brush for NCarolinians. If I did then I'd be defeating the purpose of my experiences and countless others throughout history.
I know an amazing resident, beside you, a transplant who's also a DUer. I'm going to alert her to your response.
Thank you for amplifying people are the same wherever you go and choice
StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)NNadir
(33,539 posts)NNadir
(33,539 posts)Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)Thank you, NNadir!
Kind of Blue
(8,709 posts)her not to fear the other.
Thanks so much for posting, Heartstrings. This is everything for what I hope is our future.
Marcuse
(7,504 posts)JudyM
(29,265 posts)Demovictory9
(32,468 posts)orleans
(34,071 posts)the man, the woman behind him, and the little girl.
i love it!
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)Is a great photo I hope for a Pulitzer for the person who took this.
burrowowl
(17,644 posts)Gothmog
(145,486 posts)This picture makes me smile
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)pansypoo53219
(20,987 posts)twilight. a black family w/ a young boy leaving. a white family w/ a girl the same age + when hey got close the boy and girl got excited + hugged each other.obviously exciting to see each other outside of class.they were 6 or 7. parents chummy as well.
heckles65
(549 posts)that is missed in color.
lastlib
(23,267 posts)PandoraAwakened
(905 posts)Thanks for posting. Definitely inspires hope.