I have no regrets nor apologies, this photo brings a tear to my eye and a lump to my throat. ☮️

[Heartstrings]

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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/

I’ve posted more pics from this same protest in Greensboro, NC on this thread.



More explanation about this photo on their Facebook link.

[Glorfindel]

1. Never regret or apologize for being an actual, caring, decent

human being. That is a wonderful photo. Thanks for sharing it, Heartstrings.

[Heartstrings]

4. Thanks!

[calimary]

55. Agreed!

Hopefully it becomes another symbol of positive change, for the advancement of the greater good.

[jpak]

2. Yay!

[onecaliberal]

3. Love this photo.

[OBrien]

5. Where are their masks?

[demmiblue]

10. I love this photo, but I cringe to see the lack of masks. n/t

[Heartstrings]

14. Have to admit, that is a major concern with me as well, demmiblue!

[Raine]

20. That concerns me too.. 😮 nt

[Tommymac]

52. To Die by a Police Bullet or a potentially killer virus...helluva choice to make.

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]

57. I was so taken by the beauty of the photo

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]

6. Amazing how one photo can speak volumes in silence.

To Kevin Greene and all the folks in that photo.....

[Aristus]

7. Love and trust are the things that are going to win this for all decent people.

[tblue37]

8. I love the sweet expression on that young man's face. nt

[notinkansas]

46. Absolutely.

And also the delighted expression on the girl's face - to feel included in this important event.

[tblue37]

47. I bet that man has a child about the age of that little girl. nt

[spanone]

9. ⭐️⭐️⭐️K&R ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[tblue37]

11. You can actually order prints at this link:

https://alphashotsphotography.shootproof.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Rls-YjKRX724mXl7zqDVY2hGFkL_8pSm87MNKxFt2DBQko7rsBm6lmrc

[Heartstrings]

13. Here's another sweet one....

[Kind of Blue]

38. Awesome sauce!

[smirkymonkey]

12. Beautiful photo!

[iluvtennis]

15. Nice. Childrean are innocent and don't know hate -- until it's taught in the home. nt

[progressoid]

21. sadly...

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=930108964083854&set=pcb.196009715018516

[sarge43]

16. She has a hero and he has a friend.

Yes, that's Pulitzer worthy.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

17. It is a sweet and wonderful photo,

but WHERE ARE THEIR MASKS?????

Unless this was taken at a Black Lives Matter rally before Covid-19.

[WinstonSmith4740]

18. That needs to be next weeks cover...

on every damn magazine and newspaper in this country. It's absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[sprinkleeninow]

19. Pure in heart. 💚 eom

[Mazeltov Cocktail]

22. Or maybe a Noble Prize...

It is a very moving image - thanks for posting.

[Heartstrings]

23. More pics from that protest in Greensboro, NC.....masks on! Little girl is sweet!

[littlemissmartypants]

26. Love seeing the djembes and her dancing. ❤ nt

[lunatica]

30. These a fabulous!

[demmiblue]

50. ...

[Wounded Bear]

24. A photo for the ages...

[Raine]

25. BEAUTIFUL 💞 except for

no masks, I hope they're all going to be ok. 🙏

[warmfeet]

27. The most beautiful image I have ever seen.

[PJMcK]

28. Isn't that what America should be?

But please, folks. Wear masks.

[lunatica]

29. I hope this photograph makes into the history books!

[littlemissmartypants]

31. Thanks so much for sharing these inspiring images.

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]

34. North Carolina is a beautiful state!

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]

39. I'm sorry, LMSP. I'm glad this OP fills your heart with beauty.

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]

32. This is SO sweet!

[NNadir]

33. I agree, it's Pulitzer worthy and speaks to a better America.

[NNadir]

35. I sent a letter to the NY Times to make them aware of the picture. n/t,.

[Heartstrings]

36. That would be so cool!

Thank you, NNadir!

[Kind of Blue]

37. This child is indeed special. I wonder who her parents are who taught

her not to fear the other.

Thanks so much for posting, Heartstrings. This is everything for what I hope is our future.

[Marcuse]

40. Gainesville, Georgia 1992

[Beartracks]

43. wtf?

[JudyM]

54. Damn. A thousand words, right there. Ugh.

[Demovictory9]

41. kick

[orleans]

42. i adore this picture

the man, the woman behind him, and the little girl.

i love it!

[Lifelong Protester]

44. This

Is a great photo I hope for a Pulitzer for the person who took this.

[burrowowl]

45. Kick

[Gothmog]

48. Thank you for posting this

This picture makes me smile

[BlancheSplanchnik]

49. Love ❤️

[pansypoo53219]

51. i wish i had a video of something i saw election night 2006. waiting for aunt who was voting.

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]

53. There's power in b&W photography

that is missed in color.

[lastlib]

56. How it oughta be....... eom

[PandoraAwakened]

58. So moving!

Thanks for posting. Definitely inspires hope.