When John saw a nun standing by herself on a dark, lonely road, he was skeptical about giving her a ride because the road was infamous. But John gave in to his kind nature. When the ride was over, the nun expressed her gratitude in a way that John did not expect. You won’t believe how she thanked him. John became a truck driver out of necessity. He had grown up in a home where he lacked parental love, care, and guidance. His father would constantly hit him, and his mom never found the courage to stand up for him.…
Author: town gist
Ten years ago, a woman made the life-changing decision to adopt three black children. Little did she know that making this choice would result in the most extraordinary manifestation of gratitude imaginable. Alaya Robinson’s story is one that truly inspires. Her journey began when she entered the world as a baby born to a mother who was addicted to drugs. This led to her being placed in the custody of the state, and she spent much of her youth being shuffled from one foster home to another. Alaya spent the first four years of her life in the foster care…
There had never been such a big police presence in and around this sleepy rural village in Central America, but ex-police dog Zena had shaken things up massively when she would not stop barking at a seemingly random tree. Only when her owner managed to break it open did he realize what Zena had detected inside. He immediately called the police, and they came with every available officer. The first officer that arrived could not believe what he was witnessing. How could it have come to this, hidden in a tree nonetheless? Deep down, he and everybody else at the…
When this man’s wife gave birth to a black baby, he dumped her in the most cruel way. 20 years later, something unbelievable happened. Anna shook in fear as Jeff walked menacingly towards her. She tightened her hold around the baby sleeping peacefully in her arms. Tears streamed down her face as dread filled the pit of her belly. “Who’s the father of that thing?” Jeff bellowed as he drew closer, his eyeballs blazing with fury. For fear of his anger, Anna only whimpered and didn’t utter a thing. “Answer me!” he roared, this time hitting his fists on the…
On a sunny afternoon, Ruth, a confident and vibrant woman, decided to visit an art gallery to appreciate some artworks. Ruth Jackson, an experienced civil rights activist and community leader, was 43 years old. She lived in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Ruth had spent her entire life fighting for equality and justice, deeply entrenched in the historical and cultural tapestry of her neighborhood. Harlem, with its rich heritage and vibrant streets, had always been her refuge and battleground. The streets were bustling with people moving hurriedly, but Ruth walked with tranquility and purpose. She was a tall…
A young woman’s sudden and mysterious death sparks doubt in her sister’s mind and leads her to an investigation to uncover the truth. Maria sat in the front row of the somber funeral, her heart heavy with grief. Her eyes were fixed on the closed coffin that held her beloved sister, Michelle. Tears streamed down her face as she thought about all the things she would miss about her—the sound of her infectious laughter, her quick wit, and her unwavering kindness.As she sat lost in her grief, her mind began to wander back to the Their parents had tragically died…
As he explored the woods behind his house, this young boy found an oddly buried rope on the shore of a lake. But when he pulled it, the unthinkable happened. Marcel was an adventurous 11-year-old boy out on a picnic with his father, Marlo. But father and son were not alone; with them was his dad’s new date, Loretta. The family outing was meant to be a pleasant day in the woods behind their family property. The forest was a special place, full of memories of Marcel’s late mother. It had been two years since her passing, and he felt…
As he rode the bus one afternoon, a boy saw a black girl making a disturbing hand signal and called the cops. What happened next is very shocking. That busy afternoon, Julius was riding the bus to work and mentally preparing himself for another long shift at the restaurant. He had his headphones on, trying to catch a moment of peace amidst the chaos of his life. But as he glanced around the bus, something caught his attention. It was a tall black man sitting a few seats away, flamboyantly dressed in flashy clothes that stood out against the more…
A black owner of a chain of restaurants dressed as a homeless man and visited the three restaurants to determine his heir. You won’t believe what happened next. Ken left his opulent mansion looking like a stranger to his former self. Cloaked in dirty, tattered clothes with his unkempt shaggy hair and beard, Ken looked like a time traveler from the Middle Ages to everyone who saw him on the road that early afternoon. He was surely another homeless, forgotten soul, but it was all a perfect disguise. The millionaire owner of a chain of restaurants was simply on a…
Kind black teen helps old woman fix her TV for free. Next day, she shows up at his home with the police. Jamal had always been a boy with a heart of gold. So, when he spotted old Mrs. Clark struggling to get her TV to work, he didn’t hesitate to offer his help. He knew he was supposed to head right back home after school to take care of his siblings, but he simply couldn’t ignore the old lady’s plea. “Let me help you with that, ma’am,” he said. Little did he know, this simple act of kindness would…