60 years later, we remain inspired by the Selma marchers who risked their lives for the right to vote. Take a look at how we plan to honor those on whose shoulders we stand and inspire the next generation of leaders to pick up the baton of change at the Obama Presidential Center:
"On my flight from San Diego to Nashville today, sitting in the row next to me was a 96 year old woman who hasn’t flown in 15 years.
For her birthday she wanted to go to Kansas City to see her family but she was scared of flying.
She asked for this man’s hand during takeoff and then hugged him again when experiencing turbulence.
This gentleman I should say, gladly took her hand, let her hold onto him, calmed her by talking to her and explaining everything that was happening, and simply was that stranger there for her.
He knew just what to do the entire flight to help.
He helped her stand up to go to the restroom and watched her carefully walk down the aisle.
It made me smile the whole flight as he comforted her.
This man was her flight angel.
He held her bag, helped her get off the plane and into the wheelchair, and when she got confused wondering where her daughter went (she called her her sister), he stayed with her until she caught up with her daughter who got separated from her.
I walked away sobbing happy tears being so thankful for people like this wonderful human.
She was so grateful that she wanted him to have her flight pretzels. 😇
Hats off to you sir, for your kind heart and your compassion toward someone whom you’ve never met. I have never been so touched on a flight before.
This truly made my week. 💜”
Credit: Megan Ashley
INCLUSION! Laurita and her classmate León perform together in front of students, faculty, and family at a school performance.
Laurita participated in the dance in her wheelchair and was accompanied at all times by her amazing partner.
📍Chile