A Hidden America: Children of the Mountains UPDATE - How viewers helped (2009)
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- Опубликовано: 20 июн 2018
- In the week after Diane Sawyer’s initial report, ABC News viewers reached out to help the families in Appalachia. [Original Air Date 2/20/2009]
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For anyone who is curious- I looked up Shawn and it appears he’s a registered CNA, has received several awards for his work, and has 3 young sons :-)
Thank you! I was wondering. I’m glad he did well
The kid sleeping in his truck but still going to school broke my heart
he's blessed with a gift of will and determination. If anyone deserved a second chance it was him
The mom turning her life around, all the obstacles she pushed through for her GED to do better for her kids, to see her get the dental work, wow, that's huge for self esteem and will absolutely help her in job prospects. Very generous, and totally worth every penny. It doesn't take long to fall down from addiction, but once clean and sober it takes a LONG time & seriously hard work to get back even the little necessities in life that others take for granted. Good for them. Many ppl give up and collapse under the stress, not that mom.
This done air 99 how they alls now. Ain't nobody gitting free dental. I screwed my neighbor out of it. Promised her dentures. Ain't did it since thar dentist fer thar smile angel was a dang criminal
@@strykeghstbrnr4812 what the hell
@@strykeghstbrnr4812 what do you think? can you even understand what you said. i am saying what the hell due to your terible language arts skills if your gonna take shortcuts on words atleast make it tangible ya doink
@@johnnhorrand1086 ahaha stupid dang lil shites they can suck it! I'm a rich man with police and political power you scumbag!
@@johnnhorrand1086 y'all city slicjer buggers come here to make fun of folk, but when yer arse is here ye ain't speak a dang peep you sissy!
The college kid I wish him the best
He's 32 now
@@dariahughes5564 And I believe he quickly dropped out of college, unable to fit in with kids who had so much more. Hope somehow he was able to better himself . . .
Daria B and doing what
I'm glad that young man got to go to college. He worked and tried so hard.
He wound up dropping out at Union like he did at Pikeville College.
Take a minute and pray for them and realize how blessed you are and thank god
lala no god didn’t do shit. I worked my ass off to get where I am.
Rachael Rigoli, thank you!!!
lala no, I am with you in prayer. Amen
I have so much respect for this mom. Staying off drugs. Watching 8 miles every day. Getting her GED and a home and everything else she got. It's so amazing, if she can do it my mom could, some people just refuse to do it. It's so good that she did it for her kids and herself
God Bless everyone who helps this community. Bless this Dentist for making a difference
Id love to see an update from these families now!
Mandy says fuck yourself how can we?
Id like to see that too
Misty Cole stop hating you probably aint doing any better
@allen thompson because she says Mandy says go fuck yourself? Lol. That is literally Mandy's username.
Saudade73 AHAHAHAHA
I moved from Michigan to w.v. to be where my family has so much history. Everyone is suffering, but you will never find better people than in Appalachia they will give you the shirt off their back and they will smile and invite you in their home.
Very true!
I love it:
same with my mom only she had to make payments on her teeth. 3 kids single mom rent food ele. clothes ect.. we mowed lawns babyset cleaned houses yards walked dogs sat with old people for a couple quarters at a time. while she worked 3 jobs it sucked but her smile was worth it😆
You're story is so similar to mine. I grew up in Lincoln Park and moved to West Virginia at 17 with my family, to be near family. I now live in neighboring eastern Kentucky. You ARE right about the hospitality! 😉
That’s very true us wv people can go through the worst but we’ll do all for people
Y'all want an update. I am from there. They didn't do a damned thing with that money in our part of the state. People claim they care and some do but for the most part, our state government only cares about the most populated parts of the state because that is where most of their votes come from.
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Tammy Center I’m very sorry to hear that. I wish there was a way to help. I feel for these folks. My husband and I grew up in rural Montana, very similar to Appalachia. Poor, uneducated, lots of drugs, no jobs. :(
Agreed. I'm from a small town in ky.
I have been to your state before(Louisville to be exact) and its so startling just how different and depressed Eastern Kentucky is. Is there more that can be done? A portion of my state, Pennsylvania, is also part of Appalachia. Even speaking to Louisville residents, the state of Kentucky is not pushing fast enough towards economic progression. Real shame because the sweetest and kindest people I met in your state during my visit. =)
Tammy, what can we do? I have limited money myself but can we send food, clothes, toiletries? What can we do? Where can we send it? How do we help?
"A nation that continues year after year to spend more on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death." --- Dr. Martin Luther King
Dr. King spoke out for poor white Appalachians as well as inner city people & Native Americans on reservations. It's a shame there's no one continuing his work today. Poverty like this is spreading to rural towns all across the country.
If the USA didn't spend that $, who's going to stop China/Russia from invading the USA? Also that $ keeps our men/women safe when they deploy, remember that the military is a VOLUNTARY!
@@Itsme-mx5tl agreed
We want strong military. We spent billions on illegal is insane 60% Hud occupant are illegal in California alone. 35% inmates are illegal. The on medical. Google on CALIFORNIA: larger insane asylum in the world.
I agree he set a good example he wants us too live his dream but sadly theirs so much hate now cause of you know who and all its evil followers just like the Bible saids this would happen god doesn’t lie y’all remember that in 20/20 he know what’s in ur heart when you check that box...... so if u make ur bed. U might have to live with ur decision
Not to mention all of the free programs for the illegal aliens who will walk right in through the open borders the Dem "candidates" are proposing.
There are plenty of these folks and homeless people we should be helping FIRST AND FOREMOST!!!!!!
Save our children in America they also need a chance!!!!!
I really feel sorry for Erica. Too much sadness for one so young to carry.
*i'm from right next to the blue ridge... it's as desperate if not more than this, thank you for shedding light*
So good to see the smile on Shawn's face and I pray he used this gift to improve his own life and get out of poverty so proud of him and the other kids. I pray these angels change their lives for the better. These gifts shouldn't go wasted and unappreciated.
I love my roots and the people in Appalachia - these are some of the kindest and caring people. Although many have none, they will help others out.
I miss Barbourville. Union is a great college! Proud of you kid.
My mother lost her top set of teeth in the 1980s when I was a kid, not because of drugs, just poor dental care..she didn’t have money for 2 years to get them fixed, so she walked around like that..She held her head high, and put the needs of her children first before herself. Our life was hard,but I really respect her for that.
I can understand her pain. Whats sad is that everyone jumps to "oh, it must have been drugs or no hygiene. My god, just brush your teeth". I've saved for 7 years and FINALLY have enough for my dental work. They NEVER think that MAYBE, just MAYBE you couldnt afford to fix small problems and those became BIG problems, or a medication helped deteriorate your mouth, or a collision or other accident caused the loss. Nope, you've got to be an unclean druggie to have bad dental health. And yes, that is the issue for some, but not everyone. Ive got 3 kids that need things and I can't spend 1500 on a root canal and crown just because I need to. I'm sorry your momma had to experience that too. Its hard on you when you know what they think and hear what they say about you.
After high school in the late 80s I worked at Luckys grocery store. I was able to get braces 100% coverage. Now a days it's unheard of, no insurance will cover 100% anymore.
@@libertybell8852 - Do you think drinking lots and lots of Mountain Dew helps?
And ALOT HAVE WELL WATER...NO FLOURIDE. IT'S COMPOUNDED BY A "POOR MANS DIET"...CHEAP CARBOHYDRATES AND SUGARS.
@@forgottenjewel9633 - Mouth wash and mouth rinse have fluoride. So does toothpaste. Poor diet and hygiene is a choice.
2:42 She drinks sometimes but I love her. What a sweet child. From the mouth of babes we could learn a lot.
Amazing video. Thank you to all who saw the need in our own back yard. God bless each of you.
God bless all the folks that helped theses familys
I remembet watching this - prayer definitely changes things. I am so proud of everyone for holding on. The young mother that got her GED who literally walked 8 miles going and 8 miles coming. I am so proud of her.
I wish every person well that was represented in this documentary.
May G-D bless them ALL.
Truly awful that these children 10 11 years old had to see their parents hooked on drugs and abusing alcohol.
@Teela Tequila must be hard being perfect, and incapable of thinking about the situations that are the beginning if these tragedies
@Teela Tequila it's a tragedy for everyone involved. You know, children grow up to be adults, and they can be pretty screwed up. The cycle continues
That's everywere unfortunately 😭💔💔
@@jackiemarini3203 you know. This addiction issue is nothing new. Edgar Allen Poe was an addict, as were many in his time, but the use of "drugs" goes beyond humans. Watch a cat with catnip. All animals like to "get high" and they know which plants will do it. Opiates start with poppies. Cocaine from coca (misspelled) leaves. Tobacco, coffee, tea, chocolate. Do the research.
I love the people of Appalachia
@Randy Travis They haven't opened up much.
Born and raised...I do too but once you get out....YOU DON'T WANT BACK.
I hope that the college boy gives 100%!!!
I have a feeling it's not going to end well. The clue was when he ended his statement with " so far" How long Is he expecting everything to be dumped in his lap??? Was this gift from the college ongoing or wld they expect him to help himself as well?? That "so far" leads me to believe that now he is looking for a completely free ride !
linda Vanocker oh hush. He qualifies for a Pell Grant and probably gets a partial sports scholarship. He has worked hard to stay away from addiction. Have some respect and compassion.
According to an article from Kentucky.com, Shawn Grim dropped out of college after 8 weeks. He is now a father of three and a CNA
This has been my frustration for years. We invest so much in others but people in our own back yard are suffering! I've got people in my family like this..
I attended WVU for a Masters Degree in social work. I would love to go back to Appalachia to work helping others. In 2013 I was in a serious accident I live on disability insurance. If I could relocate from Arkansas I would in a heart beat.
This video made me cry...God bless the people that gave of themselves.
ABC, please give a proper update!
THIS WARMED MY HEART ❤️ thank you ABC
Most Americans have a heart for giving and helping those in need. Although that touches my heart, it infuriates another part of me A big part of the problem in Kentucky, like in many other states ,is corruption ,by not only local officials ,but those at a higher level. These monies seem to get broken down and redistributed and somehow in the process ends up where it should not ! Corruption and greed is rampant !
THANK YOU!...THESE MOUNTAINS HIDE A WHOLE LOT!
Republican corruption yet you keep voting for them? Why keep voting against your interests? Is it to own the liberals because I don't think it's working
I remember watching the original story on this in my sociology class in 2009. Totally broke my heart. I would still think about it here and there, especially the boy who had that football scholarship. I'm glad to hear he got another chance. Such a relief. I hope they're all doing well. I feel for the kids growing up this way. They grow to see that as normal and often perpetuate the cycle of poverty for generations. I hope the best for them.
Angie McRoberts this video original finally aired in 2009. I am curious as to where they are now and if this boy ever finished college.
God bless all those who helped being from Eastern TN mountains we have have the same issues,a lot of people help those in need, the Christian thing to do, I pray i am able to help out much more! God help me to! Amen
May the families that live in the mountains find recovery soon. Amen
I was so happy to see some positive things happen. I cried after watching the first part a few years ago. Now I just saw this. I hope things get even better
I wish I knew of a way to help. My husband and I grew up in rural Montana, very similar to Appalachia. Very poor, drugs,uneducated...but good people who need some help...I feel for them I really do .
I have thought of these kids so many times..... you can make it out of Appalachia and then go back and make it better...❤❤❤❤
@RetroGuy76 so proud of him...❤❤❤🖒
Thats a nice thought..But a lot don't want to go back...It only reminds you of people calling you "white trash" ect...and when your not a tourist..It's really depressing....nice if people can though.
Absolutely beautiful documentary. May all those families find strength and ease going forward.
The mom Angel is amazing. She has tried so hard and has done soooo much to change her life for the better for her kids, staying sober. I really amend her. I’m so happy she got her teeth and the little girl got her boots. Everyone in this video deserved their gifts so much. 😊 I hope it continues to get better for all those people. Lotsa love here from Arizona. ❤️ 🌵
What has Mitch McConnell done for these people?
The fact that the mum stuck by her kids and did her best despite her addiction is amazing. A lot of other mothers would've left them for CPS to take care of. Also she walked 2 hours a day to complete her GED to hopefully get a better job, that shows she has heart. Well done to her and I hope they are all happy and healthy now 💜
@Rare Gem From the looks of things out there, CPS doesn't exist.
This made me cry. . So amazing.
I think it would be great if some of these companies moved call centers and warehouses to this area. Give people a decent income, get people who want to work and have pride. Give them a future
Unfortunately those companies want a work force who is educated and ready to jump right in without lots of training . .. .
I’m so proud of Shaun. Best wishes for him and all the families featured.
I would love to have the opportunity to help one of these families. "To whom much is given, much will be required " I'm waiting upon you my God, my trust I fully put unto you, please comfort and keep these families protected.
UPDATE 2018!!!!
No,update 2019.
219franky a Democrat won the state so everyone is pretty much screwed
Im so happy for shawn and all the families
How wonderful these kids need helo so much and now they have a chance..just heart warming
I've got to give all these people credit, their great.
Good Luck Shawn. You can do it.
pineville.. that is where my grandma and great came from before they moved to Detroit in the 1930s. I still have cousins there :)
Im so happy shawn went to another college, i saw the earlier report and it was so depressing, where he went back home.-
And that lady got her teeth fixed+
3:13 ... She is a sweet little girl. I hope things get better for these people.
I am so glad these people got some kind of help but what touched me the most was the football player. Brought back lots of memories.
I'm glad there's still some compassion in this world
Wow she is a real brave girl. I hope she can stay strong as she gets older. Having all those pass thoughts is hard too deal with everyday. There stuck in ur head u have to have real strength not to give in
My friend grew up in this area and she had dirt floors growing up...really crazy.
Lea S. hard to believe this is America
RetroGuy76
Jeez!!!
Lea S. That wasn’t uncommon for the times. My FIL grew up in a house at that time without plumbing in CT and they weren’t poor.
They should like really call their Congress crooks about that, if they even have phones.
@@KB-hx3px for what times?
OmG I watched the first part a year ago and I still remember that guy, I'm so happy people have helped.
I'm so Proud of Everyone who Donated for these kids. I have tears of joy! GOD BLESS ALL THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤NO CHILD SHOULD EVER GO HUNGRY, EVER !! I was a Starving Child and that is the One thing my Child will never be, HUNGRY !!
The US needs to start farming (growing) Hemp. For clothing canvas and rope. Small town manufacturing and more..... Although it is related to cannabis, one cannot get "high' on this, no THC. Most of the World grow Hemp and it is Native to the US, too !!! ------ A very good choice for poor areas !! -- Ask the Agricultural people about this one. --- There are stores that only sell Hemp products in Europe. -- Canvas for rugged clothes and shoes, lighter fabric for clothing. Small town "Made in USA" Must return!!!
Farmers commit suicide more than any profession by far. If they could grow hemp and actually thrive that might not be the case.
Grew up in southern WV, eastern Kentucky. The land is perfect for doing this but its so conservative. The saying, cutting off the nose to spite the face, comes to mind.
Scott Pratt Actually, it’s dentists. Google it.
@@allim.5941 maybe you should because it's farmers by far
AllisonEMurphydotcom FreelanceWriter my childhood dentist killed himself. Interesting.
Beautiful!
It's nice to see America care for Americans! It needs to happen more.
God bless each & every one of them xx😘😊
Awsome so glad those people are being helped.
“We’re not like other people we can’t afford food after food after food.”
Damn most of y’all have no idea bout that life, the sad thing is stuff like this is so common it’s not even looked at strange.
I have an idea about life, I grew up in poverty. I joined the Army and then joined the union doing plumbing work afterwards. I made something of myself instead of doing drugs. Now I make plenty of money to be happy and have a new house. These people have no goals or ambitions. They would rather do drugs.
Tyler T you should know better. Praise your self much???????????
@@lauraburgess4287 THANK YOU!...NOT EVERYONE IS A DRUGGIE OR AS BLESSED AS THIS MAN....GOD GOT HIM OUT BUT HE TAKES FULL CREDIT👏👏
@@lolpantsification "These people have no goals or ambitions "
That tends to happen when you seek to better yourself and get beaten down over and over. It can make you dispirited. Pulling yourself up and trying again isn't always easy. Not trying to make excuses but some people have just given up in despair. They're not necessarily lazy.
I feel so blessed that I along with a village, grandmother's, aunt's, uncles and a man who became a better father after divorce; raised 2 fine young boys who are going to UK and my cousin who is in community college. My boys work everyday for thier own needs and housing. All children need is love and of course food a clean environment and the best you can afford they don't ask for much when they are loved.
this is heartbreaking - these kids.... breaks my heart
Thank God my family got out of their. My grandparents moved to Ohio when my dad was eight. Both my dad and myself have college degrees. My dad has a Masters. Things can get better.
I ll pray those kids and family get better and health,education,lov,jobs.school and education is so important to your kids.god bless
Good, solid, proud people!
It's been a ĺong,, long time coming.. change gone come
God Bless America!
I don't know how I missed this follow-up but I've wondered about what happened to Shawn many times over the years. He was just the type of young person you wish you could give a hug & tell him to keep reaching for his dream. I hope he was able to graduate from Union & has a successful & happy life.
At least she’s trying, and god bless the dentist for doing this for her. It’s hard to survive when you don’t have a diploma. Now she can get a job. This is sad. I really hope for her daughters sake she stays off drugs. Bless them.
so touching and sad.... hope they are all well
I’m so happy for Shawn
I think its wonderful and its about time that something is done for those of us who are born in america...If we can help overseas then we should help here first
I wonder what a more current update would be. I hope to see a good update soon!
Stop taking care of people all over the world and care for our own.
Yazmin Ramos Hernandez there is nothing wrong with starting off with people more in need first
Congrats Shawn!
Diane is from Kentucky,.. Bobby Kennedy went there in '63 talking how wonderful he was going to help,........ Nothing's changed.
Shawn is soo cute. I wonder where he is right now
This is what makes me want to be a journalist. The fact that I can actually make a change.
Dorian The corrupt media will come after you when report the truth: they are bought.
People are going and gone hungry in America for years now. I know I am one of the many. We need to help anyone who may be hungry and wondering where their next meal is coming from. It's sad!! Our government needs more food programs around the world. May God Bless you all!!
They remind me of the Scots. Hard, tough people. Wary, poor and so, so kind-hearted.
I totally agree; the Scots are a special people. They're pretty good at everything and for the most part very down to earth. My wife was born and raised in Scotland.
THESE ARE THEIR DESCENDANTS. ALL THE IRISH/SCOTCH IMMIGRANTS SETTLED IN THESE MOUNTAINS....PEOPLE DIDN'T MAKE IT EASYFOR THEM TO SETTLE ANYWHERE ELSE.
There are a lot of Scots in my part of Canada, Prince Edward Island. My heritage is English, Scottish, and Irish.
No last names are mentioned except for Erica Floyd, the little girl whose home caught fire, and Shawn Grimm, the football player. I couldn't find any news about the girl but if the pictures I found are really her, she's beautiful and looks really happy and well-adjusted. Shawn Grimm is doing really well, and working as a nurse's aide, according to the latest information I found. I wish I could have found more information on the others.
Hell yeah help our people prayers sent to Kentucky 🙏
They need them. People are so quick to judge people living in poverty in their own country.
@@timbo3055 I judge nobody.some folks can't help being in poverty.everbody needs love! Everyone needs a helping hand at times doesn't necessarily mean $ either.
I admire the appreciation these people show and say and not feel entitled. Much respect to them and God bless them all. ❤
Congratulations on your GED !!! Angel , yay!!!!
Heartwarming!
Thank you so much for the update. I wondered what happened
FYI -- This update was broadcast in 2009. See video description above.
Uhm don't mean I can't say thanks for the update as you can see most have only watched with in the last year including me
ABC, do a 2019 update on this story.
Its just unbelievable that there are still people and places that are so poor right here in the U.S.
I believe in you Kentucky,you're spirit
We need to start helping our people! This story is so inspirational and if celebrities spent most of their money donating to dentistry and higher education for parents who are struggling. Donate for being able to build rehab centers in these remote locations. This would be a much better World in a much better country! Don't get me wrong donating to other Charities for other children who do not live in the United States is very important as well! Humanitarians are amazing and this is proof that just a little bit of help goes a very long way! God bless everybody and don't forget love thy neighbor.
I would love to see how these people are doing now.
My ex-husband moved me and my children up there in that area far away from any of my family's support told me to never call them ever my family and his in South Georgia at the time my children 5 and 7 years old moved us up there with only the clothes on our back he moved us because my parents told him he needs to get help from drinking and hitting on me and my children he was a truck driver he dumped us off in a house no phone no car no power no phone no money no food he didn't come back until three weeks later we where hungry and cold I would have gotten help but there was no one around for miles and I didn't know the area he would leave us with 20 dollars for food until he would get back I had gotten cancer and had to have surgery I was very sick I had my surgery and before he left he gave me a long list of things to do including cutting the five acre lot with a push mower I knew I would get it if I didn't do it I'm crying right now sorry but I would go out and push and it hurt where I had my surgery and I didn't get but just a little so when I layed down I thought maybe if I made myself more comfortable like just trimming just a little of my long hair it would help my hair went past my butt oh god this is hard but when he drove up he jumped out and layed into me so hard and dragged me inside got his pistol and told my children to stand up together told them to look at me then tells me I have a friend right now in prison from murdering his girlfriends children is that what you want he said you know your not aloud to cut your hair and I said I'm sick it was in the way then he ask me why the yard was not finished I told him I tried he called his grandma and he tells her what happened and she told him to get my ring off my finger and take the children to Florida because his family is there and Florida has a law that protects parents who flee in that state for protection of the other parent giving them full parental rights he tells my children to get in the truck and be left alone there with nothing I walked all the way to south Georgia it took a month to get there truckers would pick me up mostly asking me for sex but I told them no and they let me out. It was so hard I was so sick and ran out of meds. But long story short his family worked for the Madison county sheriff's department knew the judges and people that worked for the city I had went to the sheriff's office and told them about what had happened and the sheriff told me they are at school right now when you see them take them and run and I knew he was trying to get me arrested and I never seen my children again until they both found me on Facebook in 2012 and asked to come back to me they told me some horrible things horrible I just think I may write a book about it my daughter is saying it's a great idea.
Omg, I'm so sorry you went through that! I hope you're doing better today
One thing that should help, get rid of McConnell and stop voting against your own best interests.
Really look at San Francisco is that McConnell's fault also?
And he being from Kentucky!! Greedy man!!!😡😨
The Truth, San Francisco????? This city is expensive, and has the best art galleries! It's like comparing apples to oranges, I think!✌
I have never understood why the people in these areas vote against their own best interests. I don't understand how they're so easily swayed by the promises of rich politicians who clearly don't care anything about them. What is the thinking?
@@rosamariamendoza1466 it also has many homeless people living and defecating on the sidewalks
Meanwhile Mitch McConnell is living large.
meanwhile , democrats care more about illegals then americans
So is Nancy PELOSI and Chuck Schumer they all worried about the welfare of those who enter this country illegally.
Sadly that's the life of almost everyone stuck in these Mountains, and because of the poverty and stereotyping that has far exceeded any individual, we're to afraid of all the heckling to leave, or when we try to leave, those of us that do usually return. These mountains are like prison walls, at first you hate them, then you get used to them, then after most of your life you come to depend on them, not only do they isolate the world from us but it isolates us from the world. This region has always been poverty stricken it got better for about twenty years or so during the 70's and 80's but Bill Clinton's clean air act mixed with NAFTA during the 1990's and Obama's war on coal and the opiate epidemic, which unless you live here and have worked in the dark on your stomach or knee's for 10 to 12 hours a day often times 6 days a week in 30 inch coal seams or have bounced around in heavy equipment for 12 hours a day and the effect that takes on a person's back you wouldn't understand why the opiates were so rampant here, today we're in as bad or worse shape than the region was in the 1960's when they started helping us with the so called war on poverty
@@notchagrandpa8875 STANDING OVATION FOR GRANDPA!!!!! Can I get an AMEN?! You hit the nail on the head!!!! I was shocked and embarrassed by Diane pretty much referring to us as mountain people. 😂🤦
@@sricarlson2702 They aren't the ones that want to gut ACA and food stamps that would mean these folks have even less to help them get by. America could afford to help our current residents and our immigrants if people voted in leaders that made corporations and the ultra rich pay their fair share in taxes. If we don't do that soon, we will all be living like Appalachians.
Everyone stop worrying about the color of people skin, their political stsnce, or immigration status. Start worrying about about why there is so much income disparities. Why middle class and poor people are struggling so much more now. We all need to live better.. then if you must concerns yourself about race and politics. We are all concern about the state of America no matter our race or creed.
@Oma Cool, add these FIVE HUNDRED thumbs up, you deserve it for posting the TRUTH!!!
@Oma Cool Agreed I say the same thing Sadly I don't see it happening
Lets not forget the underlying addiction. No matter where you start in life... It will always keep you in a deficit. Keep a family uncohesive. Education, health care, opportunities AND therapy/ counseling support.
@@mibrinabreen and Hope. Without hope, you cant help anyone
Oma Cool s
What is right and good is written our hearts.
I remember this story and the Mountain Dew.