Tag: Inspiring America
Americans Give Thanks To Front-Line Workers On Thanksgiving | NBC Nightly News
As the nation celebrates Thanksgiving during a pandemic, Americans are expressing their gratitude for health care workers through donated meals, heartfelt letters and more. »…
Kids, Don’t Worry: Santa Is Still Coming For Christmas | NBC Nightly News
Many kids are worried about whether Santa is still coming for Christmas this year, since our holiday celebrations look a little different. NBC’s Cynthia McFadden…
Lin-Manuel Miranda On Fundraising For Covid Relief, Inspiring Future Broadway Performers | NBC News
Lin Manuel Miranda created the smash Broadway musical “Hamilton,” but it’s not just his words that inspire; it’s his actions. Miranda discusses his family’s fundraising…
Bubba Wallace On Driving The Conversation On Racial Equality in NASCAR | NBC Nightly News
Bubba Wallace is the only Black man driving in NASCAR’s top level. He joins Craig Melvin to discuss how he was moved to promote racial…
NBA Coach Becky Hammon A Trailblazer For Other Women Transforming The World Of Sports | NBC News
Becky Hammon describes to NBC News’ Hoda Kotb the confidence and resilience that led to her becoming the first woman in charge of an NBA…
Meet The Crew of Inspiration4, The First All-Civilian Space Mission | NBC Nightly News
SpaceX will launch the first all-civilian space mission in late 2021. The four members of the Inspiration4 crew, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, share how…
NBC Nightly News Broadcast (Full) – May 3rd, 2021 | NBC Nightly News
Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce, more than 360,000 new Covid cases reported in India, and U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and fears over impact on…
Moms Surprised With Family Reunions for Mother’s Day | NBC News NOW
Many moms are getting an extra special gift this Mother’s Day: reunions with loved ones after months spent apart because of the pandemic.» Subscribe to…
These Researchers Paved The Way For The Covid Vaccine
Dr. Kati Kariko and Dr. Drew Weissman found a way to create a vaccine that got past the body’s defenses, but still prompted the immune…
12-Year-Old Heads To College With Goal To Change STEM
12-year-old Alena Analeigh is set to begin college with a passion for engineering and a mission to pave the way for others. She founded the…
Man Receives First Covid-to-Covid Double Lung Transplant
After months on a ventilator, Renato Aquino became the first known Covid-19 patient to receive a “Covid-to-Covid double lung transplant” in the U.S. Now he’s…
Third Grader Stuns With Powerful National Anthem Performance
Third grader D’Corey Johnson captured hearts online with his powerful rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, performed after the morning announcements at his elementary school. He…
The Inspiring Journey Behind 10-Year-Old Chess Master’s Success
After fleeing Nigeria in 2017, 10-year-old Tanitoluwa Adewumi’s family lived in a homeless shelter, where he first learned chess. Now he’s the nation’s newest chess…
Front Line Nurses Win Golden Buzzer On America’s Got Talent
18 front-line nurses from Northwell Health in New York wowed the judges on “America’s Got Talent” with their inspiring performance of “Lean on Me.”» Subscribe…
Anthony Ramos & Jon M. Chu on How ‘In The Heights’ is Opening Doors
Director Jon M. Chu and star Anthony Ramos talk to NBC News’ Harry Smith about their film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical “In the Heights,”…
World’s Most Premature Baby Beats The Odds, Celebrates First Birthday
Doctors at Children’s Minnesota hospital gave Richard Scott William Hutchinson a zero percent chance of survival after being born five months premature and weighing less…
Families Hold On To Hope In Search For Unaccounted Loved Ones In Florida
As firefighters continue to search through the remains of the collapsed apartment complex in Surfside, Florida, families hold on to their hope of finding their…
Team USA Gymnasts Look Ahead To Tokyo Games
NBC News’ Hoda Kotb sits down with the six gymnasts who will represent Team USA at the Olympics: Simone Biles, MyKayla Skinner, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa…
Oldest Cop In Arkansas Celebrates His 92nd Birthday
LC “Buckshot” Smith has served nearly 60 years in the force and has no plans on slowing down as he entered his 92nd birthday with…
Paralympic Swimmer Shatters World Record On Her Way to Tokyo Games
After losing her eyesight three years ago, 17-year-old Anastasia Pagonis says her service dog, Radar, helped her regain freedom and independence. Anastasia spent months training…
