289
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ handed keys to new Texas home 85 years after racist mob burned it down
(www.independent.co.uk)
this post was submitted on 20 Jun 2024
289 points (96.2% liked)
Uplifting News
11488 readers
122 users here now
Welcome to /c/UpliftingNews, a dedicated space where optimism and positivity converge to bring you the most heartening and inspiring stories from around the world. We strive to curate and share content that lights up your day, invigorates your spirit, and inspires you to spread positivity in your own way. This is a sanctuary for those seeking a break from the incessant negativity often found in today's news cycle. From acts of everyday kindness to large-scale philanthropic efforts, from individual achievements to community triumphs, we bring you news that gives hope, fosters empathy, and strengthens the belief in humanity's capacity for good.
Here in /c/UpliftingNews, we uphold the values of respect, empathy, and inclusivity, fostering a supportive and vibrant community. We encourage you to share your positive news, comment, engage in uplifting conversations, and find solace in the goodness that exists around us. We are more than a news-sharing platform; we are a community built on the power of positivity and the collective desire for a more hopeful world. Remember, your small acts of kindness can be someone else's big ray of hope. Be part of the positivity revolution; share, uplift, inspire!
founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
You might need to talk to someone about potential clinical depression. That doesn't seem like a healthy takeaway.
It's nice to see someone who has struggled have good things happen. Potentially nicer to see than a report on someone who hasn't struggled as much.
Although it'd be nicer if bad things didn't happen. But they always will to some extent.
It's nice when things get better.
I mean, yes, but the only way you don't see the implications of the headline is if you're willfully ignoring them.
I agree, it's nice that her kids and grandkids have a house they can live in. What about those 85 years she went without a home? That's ~~a shitload of time~~ an entire lifetime, and what about the other people who have had horrible things done to them for horrible reasons? Who will receive nothing?
I'm with you, yes this is a nice thing. It's not at all unhealthy to draw these conclusions from the story, however.
It's normal to note and even be upset about the bad thing that happened decades ago.
However, when it's the primary focus of your response to a news article like this - that a bad thing happened decades ago, instead of the actual news that a good thing just happened (and that the bad thing is context and why it might be extra meaningful) - that seems unhealthy.
You seem to have missed me pointing out that countless other bad things have happened, which is the 'orphan crushing machine' point.
Then that would be a reaction to an article about those things, not this one.
Especially in this community. This one is supposed to be a tiny place where people can actually find good things that happened. Every other community apparently is for focusing on the bad stuff. So it's nice to have one single one that isn't, just for a break.
If you can't find a way to avoid pathologically trying to focus everyone's attention on other bad shit in a rare article about something good, then at the very least it might be a good idea to block the community.