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American speed skater Corinne Stoddard just ended a 16-year Olympic medal drought for US women in short track, bouncing back from devastating early falls to claim bronze in Milan. After spending a day "crying in bed" following her worst races, the 24-year-old proved she could handle Olympic pressure when it mattered most.
A nonprofit founded by a survivor's granddaughter is recording the last generation who heard Holocaust stories directly from those who lived through it. Their mission: ensure these stories of survival and resilience live on forever.
A nonprofit is racing against time to preserve Holocaust history through the last generation who heard survivor stories firsthand. Seventy-five grandchildren have shared their stories, with 500 more waiting to participate.
The Dutch men's short track relay team captured Olympic gold after a decade of near misses, fulfilling their coach's dream and completing a stunning tournament sweep. Jens van 't Wout walked away with three golds and a bronze, leading the Netherlands to their most successful short track Olympics ever.
An Indian filmmaker learned animation from YouTube tutorials during lockdown to bring a forgotten tale of love and resilience to the screen. His short film recreates a medieval story of an enslaved African man in Kerala, premiering at an international festival this month.
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A Polish immigrant who defied her father and became one of the 1920s' most beloved authors is experiencing a literary renaissance. Anzia Yezierska's powerful stories about immigrant women are finding new readers a century later.
Nine people are using creativity to show the world what healing from addiction really looks like. North Carolina's Iredell County is bringing their stories to the community through film, art, and honest conversation.
A Kentucky nonprofit is breaking down addiction stigma by inviting the entire community to hear real recovery journeys. Three speakers, including the vice president's mother, will share their stories of hope at a free March 27 event.
A Holocaust survivor's grandson is teaching students about resilience through his grandmother's incredible journey from Auschwitz to rebuilding her family. Her story proves one person can revive an entire legacy.
Australian swimmer Sam Short just became only the second man in history to sweep all four distance freestyle events at national trials, matching swimming icon Grant Hackett's 2005 feat. Even better news: his teammates proved Australian distance swimming is stronger than it's been in decades.
A son honors his mother's courage by sharing her childhood survival story at a free library event on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Her resilience from hiding for five years during the Holocaust continues to inspire new generations.
A touring Jewish theater company founded by descendants of Holocaust survivors transforms true stories of resilience into powerful performances. This month, they're bringing 13 tales of hope and strength to Michigan for International Holocaust Memorial Day.
A descendant of one of six Chinese survivors from the Titanic is finally sharing their little-known story of survival. This forgotten chapter of history is adding new depth to the legendary 1912 shipwreck.
Eugene Bergman survived a POW camp and helped the Polish resistance at age 12 despite being deaf. Two Frederick synagogues are joining forces to share his story and remind their community that "never again" means taking action today.
A couple fell in love by smuggling letters between Nazi concentration camps, defying impossible odds. Now their son shares their story of hope to combat hatred in New Jersey communities.
Shirley Horn, taken from her family at age five, worked with an Anishinaabe author to create a children's book blending truth and hope. The illustrated story preserves history while showing the resilience of children who survived Canada's residential school system.
The grandson of a Chinese Titanic survivor is sharing his grandfather's remarkable tale of survival, which inspired the famous door scene in James Cameron's blockbuster film. Now, a new stage production is bringing this little-known story to life.
Survivors of domestic violence will take the microphone tonight in Covington to share their stories on their own terms. The annual event combines a march, self-defense training, and powerful testimonies that help others find courage.
Researchers in Kerala, India are launching a groundbreaking project to preserve the forgotten migration stories of generations of Keralites who built lives across Africa. Their experiences as traders, professionals, and entrepreneurs have shaped communities on two continents but risk being lost forever.
A former middle school teacher wrote a survival story to show young readers they can overcome anything. Ellen Cochrane's new book teaches kids about resilience through one teen's 11-day journey through the Amazon rainforest.
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