~~December 1, 2014~~
DARE WE HOPE?
And then there are things that fill your heart with inexplicable hope
“The Story Behind This Powerful Photo of a Black Boy Hugging a White Cop at a Ferguson Demonstration”
Amidst the many photos of hate, anger, sadness and sometimes outright destruction that have flooded the media since a grand jury decided not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, sparking riots and protests across the US, there are glimmers of hope and humanity.
One such glimmer was captured by Oregon-based freelance photographer Jonny Nguyen at a Ferguson demonstration in Portland earlier this week.
The photo shows 12-year-old Devonte Hart, his eyes welling with tears as he hugs Portland Police Sgt. Bret Barnum, and the story behind it was reported first by The Oregonian in an article published earlier today.
Apparently Hart — whose full profile is a truly inspirational read — was at the demonstration holding a sign that said “free hugs” when Barnum noticed him with tears in his eyes. He motioned the young man over and the two began talking.
After they were done, Barnum pointed to the sign and asked “Do I get one of those?” A question Hart answered with a tearful hug. Fortunately for those of us who need to have our faith in humanity restored on occasion, Nguyen was there with his camera.
“As it appears in …. full read”
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We ALL are ONE!!
I even know some of my friends who adopt blacks and love them as their own children to pour God’s love upon them just as the Lord Jesus has loved them.
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We all are one …. there should be no differences!!
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We come from the same ancestor 🙂 Only different children form their own tribe and nations 🙂 Isn’t it?
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Reblogged this on MrMilitantNegro™.
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Finally a glimmer of hope among all the anger. 😀
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One can only hope … dare we hope? The wound is too deep!! 😦
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A beautiful story with a picture to say a thousand plus one words. Thank you.
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Thank YOU for stopping by and leaving your comment. Indeed …. it says so much!! Peace …. 🙂
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To you as well. After living nearly in the thick of it, so nice to see something positive. Blessings.
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Where are you? Near Ferguson?
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Twenty minutes, south. I worked with children to help them write books in a church right there in the same neighborhood. My husband bought iced-tea from the convenience store that was burned down. Breaks my heart.
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Wow!! Sad indeed … and so close. How is it now? Is the atmosphere still as charged as the new portray?
I haven’t watched TV .. I get the information here.
So sad ….. 😦
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Each story is told and we hope it spreads. Thank you for this one.
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You are welcome. Maybe some healing? Even though I think the wound is way deep …..
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And a child shall lead them. ❤
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