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Heartstrings

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Thu Jun 18, 2020, 04:52 PM Jun 2020

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

Last edited Thu Jun 18, 2020, 06:17 PM - Edit history (1)

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.

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Never regret or apologize for being an actual, caring, decent Glorfindel Jun 2020 #1
Thanks! Heartstrings Jun 2020 #4
Agreed! calimary Jun 2020 #55
Yay! jpak Jun 2020 #2
Love this photo. onecaliberal Jun 2020 #3
Where are their masks? OBrien Jun 2020 #5
I love this photo, but I cringe to see the lack of masks. n/t demmiblue Jun 2020 #10
Have to admit, that is a major concern with me as well, demmiblue! Heartstrings Jun 2020 #14
That concerns me too.. 😮 nt Raine Jun 2020 #20
To Die by a Police Bullet or a potentially killer virus...helluva choice to make. Tommymac Jun 2020 #52
I was so taken by the beauty of the photo StarryNite Jun 2020 #57
Amazing how one photo can speak volumes in silence. KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2020 #6
Love and trust are the things that are going to win this for all decent people. Aristus Jun 2020 #7
I love the sweet expression on that young man's face. nt tblue37 Jun 2020 #8
Absolutely. notinkansas Jun 2020 #46
I bet that man has a child about the age of that little girl. nt tblue37 Jun 2020 #47
⭐️⭐️⭐️K&R ⭐️⭐️⭐️ spanone Jun 2020 #9
You can actually order prints at this link: tblue37 Jun 2020 #11
Here's another sweet one.... Heartstrings Jun 2020 #13
Awesome sauce! Kind of Blue Jun 2020 #38
Beautiful photo! smirkymonkey Jun 2020 #12
Nice. Childrean are innocent and don't know hate -- until it's taught in the home. nt iluvtennis Jun 2020 #15
sadly... progressoid Jun 2020 #21
She has a hero and he has a friend. sarge43 Jun 2020 #16
It is a sweet and wonderful photo, PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2020 #17
That needs to be next weeks cover... WinstonSmith4740 Jun 2020 #18
Pure in heart. 💚 eom sprinkleeninow Jun 2020 #19
Or maybe a Noble Prize... Mazeltov Cocktail Jun 2020 #22
More pics from that protest in Greensboro, NC.....masks on! Little girl is sweet! Heartstrings Jun 2020 #23
Love seeing the djembes and her dancing. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Jun 2020 #26
These a fabulous! lunatica Jun 2020 #30
... demmiblue Jun 2020 #50
A photo for the ages... Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #24
BEAUTIFUL 💞 except for Raine Jun 2020 #25
The most beautiful image I have ever seen. warmfeet Jun 2020 #27
Isn't that what America should be? PJMcK Jun 2020 #28
I hope this photograph makes into the history books! lunatica Jun 2020 #29
Thanks so much for sharing these inspiring images. littlemissmartypants Jun 2020 #31
North Carolina is a beautiful state! Heartstrings Jun 2020 #34
I'm sorry, LMSP. I'm glad this OP fills your heart with beauty. Kind of Blue Jun 2020 #39
This is SO sweet! StarfishSaver Jun 2020 #32
I agree, it's Pulitzer worthy and speaks to a better America. NNadir Jun 2020 #33
I sent a letter to the NY Times to make them aware of the picture. n/t,. NNadir Jun 2020 #35
That would be so cool! Heartstrings Jun 2020 #36
This child is indeed special. I wonder who her parents are who taught Kind of Blue Jun 2020 #37
Gainesville, Georgia 1992 Marcuse Jun 2020 #40
wtf? Beartracks Jun 2020 #43
Damn. A thousand words, right there. Ugh. JudyM Jun 2020 #54
kick Demovictory9 Jun 2020 #41
i adore this picture orleans Jun 2020 #42
This Lifelong Protester Jun 2020 #44
Kick burrowowl Jun 2020 #45
Thank you for posting this Gothmog Jun 2020 #48
Love ❤️ BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2020 #49
i wish i had a video of something i saw election night 2006. waiting for aunt who was voting. pansypoo53219 Jun 2020 #51
There's power in b&W photography heckles65 Jun 2020 #53
How it oughta be....... eom lastlib Jun 2020 #56
So moving! PandoraAwakened Jun 2020 #58
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