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Dec 22, 2018 · These eight people managed to save the world in their own ways. When most people think of saving the world, they picture Superman swooping in at the last minute, bomb squads barely defusing deadly devices, and scientists discovering eleventh-hour miracle weapons to fend off alien hordes.
Jun 4, 2015 · Meet the real-life superheroes who have made a difference in history with their actions and conviction. From Tiananmen Square to Malala Yousafzai, these are the people who inspire us with their courage and humanity.
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- The caped crusader. After driving past a local homeless shelter with his dad, four-year-old Austin Perine wanted to do something to put a smile on the faces of those he had seen suffering.
- Dog’s best friend. Jarrett Little and Chris Dixon were riding their bikes outside of Columbus, Georgia when they saw something small moving in the woods ahead of them.
- Love’s last refrain. Cowboy and musician, Freddie Fuller, believes that music has a special power. After singing to his mother in her hospital bed when she was dying of cancer he set out to perform “musical last wishes” for others.
- A white knight in the aisle seat. Soon after Savannah Phillips boarded her plane and sat down she noticed her seatmate texting rude comments about her weight to someone.
Nov 3, 2022 · CNN — The smallest acts of kindness can have the biggest impact on the world, and these 10 men and women are shining examples of that. They are this year’s Top 10 CNN Heroes, and each honoree...
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- Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman’s bravery as a conductor on the Underground Railroad helped hundreds of enslaved individuals escape to freedom. She embodied the spirit of resistance against oppression.
- Malala Yousafzai. Malala is an advocate for girls’ education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate. Despite facing threats, she courageously championed the right to education for girls, inspiring countless others to fight for their rights.
- Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on a bus sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. It highlighted the power of peaceful protest and civil disobedience.
- Jane Goodall. Renowned primatologist and conservationist, Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking research on chimpanzees. This has expanded our understanding of animals and their connection to us.
Nov 1, 2013 · Danielle Berger/CNN. The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2013 — Tawanda Jones is using dance to empower the youth of Camden, New Jersey, one of the poorest cities in the country. Through Jones' drill team...
Oct 29, 2021 · Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2021 revealed. 02:38 - Source: CNN. CNN — These 10 people are making the world a better place and now, they have been named the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2021. They were all...
