Erin Canty
Upworthy
Portland, OR, United States
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Moms and their kids with Down syndrome created the best music video of 2018.
Moms and their kids with Down syndrome created the best music video of 2018. → Read More
How the U.S. put an end to plane hijacking and why gun reform advocates should take note.
A closer look at the parallels of "the golden age of hijacking" and the gun violence epidemic. → Read More
This tongue-in-cheek hashtag is spreading knowledge and delight on social media.
This tongue-in-cheek hashtag is spreading knowledge and delight on social media. → Read More
17 badass photos to remind you there's nothing women can't do.
Stories that connect us and sometimes even change the world. → Read More
How 'Black Panther' changed everything for Sandra Bullock and her kids.
For parents of children of color, 'Black Panther' is much more than a movie. → Read More
12 must-see Oscar moments that didn’t center on straight white men.
12 must-see Oscar moments that didn’t center on straight white men. → Read More
Utah lawmakers made a rap video. This is why we can't have nice things.
Utah lawmakers made a rap video. This is why we can't have nice things. → Read More
The absolutely wild story from the civil rights movement you didn't hear in history class.
Do not mess with Lucille Times. You will live to regret it. → Read More
Constance Wu kept it real about the need for diverse stories in Hollywood.
Politics, leadership, and Hollywood were on the menu at this star-studded women's brunch. → Read More
Watch Tiffany Haddish completely lose it when Ellen reveals the best surprise ever.
Ever see someone's dreams come true in real time? Watch this. → Read More
Donald Trump is OK with arming teachers. These teachers know there's a better way.
Donald Trump is OK with arming teachers. These teachers know there's a better way. → Read More
No American had done it in 42 years. Leave it to the only mom on Team USA to pull it off.
In her last event, this skier did what many thought was impossible. → Read More
19 amazing underwater photos that will make you re-think life on dry land.
19 amazing underwater photos that will make you re-think life on dry land. → Read More
I'm black. I live in the whitest city in America. So I left town to see 'Black Panther.'
The vibe was less "opening night at the movies" and more "family reunion." → Read More
Team USA has 10 black athletes at the Winter Olympics. Here's what 2 of them had to say.
Elana Meyers Taylor and Aja Evans return to the Winter Games. → Read More
A body temperature expert explains why some people are always freezing.
A body temperature expert explains why some people are always freezing. → Read More
A body temperature expert explains why some people are always freezing.
A body temperature expert explains why some people are always freezing. → Read More
13 photos of women in film kicking ass, taking names, and making movie magic.
13 photos of women in film kicking ass, taking names, and making movie magic. → Read More
You may not know Gladys West, but her calculations revolutionized navigation.
She didn't want to pick crops or work in a factory like her parents. So she studied math and changed the world. → Read More
The #BlackPantherChallenge raised $260,000. Here's what it is and where the money's going.
The #BlackPantherChallenge raised $260,000. Here's what it is and where the money's going. → Read More