February 9, 2011
‘College baseball star receives kidney from coach’
March 14, 2011
‘First African-American polo team wins national title’
March 30, 2011
‘5-year-old makes mark with award winning 1st film’
April 5, 2011
‘11-year-old rescues senior citizens from fire’
May 27, 2011
‘Grandmother graduates college after 42 years’
May 27, 2011
‘15-year-old already a Morehouse man’
September 16, 2011
‘12-year-old promotes stamp for Lewis & Clark’s slave’
September 30, 2011
‘US Army selects 1st black female 2-star general’
October 15, 2011
‘First family visits new MLK memorial’
November 11, 2011
‘Teenage shooting victim plays in final football game’
November 22, 2011
‘Black Muslim is changing the face of fencing (VIDEO)’
December 13 , 2011
‘From homelessness to an executive suite (VIDEO)’
December 21, 2011
‘School for juvenile offenders is first of its kind (VIDEO)’
It’s no secret: crazy news sells.
But that doesn’t mean positive and heartfelt stories can’t get shine too.
TheGrio sifted through all of 2011’s most inspiring tales of overcoming adversity, breaking down racial barriers and even excelling on a college campus before the age of 16. We present the 20 most uplifting stories of 2011. Enjoy…
