Grandmother Stereotypes Redefined

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Paola

Mill Valley, CA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

Photographed and wrote a book about grandmothers all over the world who are creating a better world for grandchildren everywhere. One hundred percent of my author royalties go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign to benefit African grandmothers who are raising children orphaned by AIDS.

Why are you participating?

The No Evil Project is a creative way to engage others in examining and understanding how pernicious stereotypes can be.

Grace

Worcester, MA
United States

Grandmother
Spiritual
Lesbian
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I make the playground I'm at with my granddaughter, cleaner than we find it. I've done everything from pulling a few weeds out of a pretty flower bed to throwing away trash (safely) and use it as a teaching moment.

Why are you participating?

Judging a person through a label doesn't allow for knowing them for what's on the inside. Here, it's fun to wear our labels with pride!

Linda

Worcester, MA
United States

Grandmother
Wife
Italian
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I have volunteered in many areas since the age of 14. I am a retired pediatric nurse and worked for 35 years. I was very proud to help save the life of a young boy. My greatest joy is my family including 9 grandchildren.

Why are you participating?

We all need to see that there are many good people in the world. This projects helps to spread good news and smiles. Thank you Troy.

Fran

Worcester, MA
United States

Grandmother
Spiritual
Singer
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I love music and love to sing. I also play the piano. Although I'm not an "accomplished" musician I enjoy opportunities to share my love of music. I volunteer in my church and sing with the kids in our church school. I also volunteer at the day camp in the summer. It's such a joy when the kids really use their "singing voices", learn a new song and actually master singing a round. Kid's singing together is a sure "smile maker"! All the better when parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles sing along ...

Why are you participating?

Troy contacted the Worcester Women's History Project and I'm the president. It sounded like a lot of fun and I think it's a great project. Too much "demonizing" going on these days ... glad to see someone trying to celebrate our differences in a positive way.

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