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Visitors, teachers, students, and MY HERO staff publish all kinds of stories, from inspirational essays about a close friend, to important global issues.

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Fannie Lou Hamer by Robert Shetterly

From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series

was known as the queen of the Leica

ABOUT THE DIGITAL ART GALLERY

Our gallery features art in the theme of heroism. All artworks in our commercial free, age-appropriate Gallery are contributed by professional and student artists as well as curated from art institutions around the world.

MY HERO Project seeks unique works of art by professional and student artists that celebrate the lives and courageous acts of heroes who work to promote change by positively affecting others and their communities. Completed artwork should reflect thoughtful ideas to show how the selected hero demonstrates heroic action and creates positive social change.

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Picture of Brian Cox

Brian Cox
Brian Cox, Senior Director for the South Park Recreation Center,transformed a broken neighborhood.

Picture of Adarsha and Apoorva

Adarsha and Apoorva
Adarsha and Apoorva are two siblings on a mission to help with farming projects in India and garden projects in the US.

Picture of A Case for Dreaming

A Case for Dreaming

This short 6 min film explores the creative and emotional importance of….letting our brains do nothing.

Picture of Defying Death in South Sudan

Defying Death in South Sudan

Defying death in South Sudan. Featuring Humanitarian Hero Award Winner Ken Payumo.

Picture of Mig Said Series: Lets be Friends

Mig Said Series: Lets be Friends
Sometimes we all find friends in unlikely places.

Picture of The Cove: Ric O'Barry (excerpt)

The Cove: Ric O'Barry (excerpt)
An extraordinary look at animal activist Ric O'Barry (from the feature documentary - The Cove).

Picture of Eagle Eyes

Eagle Eyes
Overcoming a history of traumatic violence, Ruth Buendía united the Asháninka people in a powerful campaign against large-scale dams that would have once again uprooted indigenous communities still recovering from Peru’s devastating civil war.

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Bidder 70
Tim DeChristopher, was a whisle-blower of the fraudulent Bureau of Land Management oil and gas leasing auction in December 2008.

Picture of In the Shadow of Shangri-La

In the Shadow of Shangri-La
Capturing an air of positive change in Nepal.

Picture of The Philosopher Kings - Excerpt

The Philosopher Kings - Excerpt
The Philosopher Kings. Wisdom is found in the most unlikely places.

Picture of Always a Family

Always a Family
On September 11th, 2001, Michael Trinidad called Monique Ferrer from the 103rd floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower to say one last goodbye.

Picture of La Source [Trailer]

La Source [Trailer]
Where water runs life flows.

Picture of Right To Play [Excerpt]

Right To Play [Excerpt]
Olympian Johann Olav Koss embarked on a remarkable journey to use sports to improve the lives of African children.

Picture of Nature is Speaking - Julia Roberts is Mother Nature

Nature is Speaking - Julia Roberts is Mother Nature
The voice of mother nature motivates us to listen and act on her behalf.

My Haggan Dream

My Haggan Dream
On the island of Saipan, a young girl's mysterious dream about a haggan, or green sea turtle, leads her to investigate the sea turtles that live around her home. Join her adventure to find turtles, which leads to a wonderful birthday wish.

Picture of Women Transforming Media: Cari Beauchamp

Women Transforming Media: Cari Beauchamp
Cari Beauchamp is an award-winning author, film historian and documentary filmmaker. In her book about the nearly-lost history of the powerful women writers of early Hollywood, Without Lying Down, she resurrects the figure of Frances Marion, who reigned as the highest paid screenwriter or two decades. With the book nearing its 20th anniversary, we talk to Cari about how she rescued Frances Marion "from the footnotes of history."

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Biblioburro: The Donkey Library
Luis Soriano, a teacher in the small town of La Gloria, Colombia, travels on the back of his donkey, bringing with him books for children of the rural communities...

Picture of Animaminded

Animaminded
A father learns to appreciate how big his son's imagination is.

Picture of A Good American: The Times of Ron Kovic [excerpt]

A Good American: The Times of Ron Kovic [excerpt]
Loretta Smith documents the amazing journey of Ron Kovic, a Vietnam war veteran and a world renowned activist. In this excerpt, Ron recalls how he got his start as a peace activist.

Film

A Woman's Place is in the Lab
A historical look at the long road for women in science. Following the outstanding career of Dr. Gail Brown, PhD. Renowned Scientist.

Picture of FAMBUL TOK (Family Talk) [Trailer]

FAMBUL TOK (Family Talk) [Trailer]
Using the safety of the family circle to heal a nation.