Following a week of unjustifiable murders across the U.S., people’s spirits were placed at an all time low. But a new topic on Twitter sought to bring some much needed cheer and delight to social media users, started by Another Round‘s co-host Heben Nigatu.
Throughout a slew of viral videos of black youth basking in their creativity and just simply enjoying the company of their friends and family, viewers were introduced to a contagious type of happiness in the shadow of social unrest.
Crack a smile today and view the pure joy below.
just wanna bring this back for #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/cyxIRcuxci
— FLEEKNIK (@Judnikki) July 7, 2016
Thank you to everyone who made this happiness trend 🙏 We need it! #CarefreeBlackKids2K16 pic.twitter.com/mq4SsoSt61
— i am OTHER (@i_am_OTHER) July 8, 2016
Let her sweet voice touch your soul #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 pic.twitter.com/pmzS6gfdkG
— King Kaya ? (@kayarand) July 8, 2016
When the greens are everything. #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 pic.twitter.com/cik7Nt1CvL
— The Kitchenista (@MissAngelaDavis) July 8, 2016
#CarefreeBlackKids2k16
this is so beautiful wow pic.twitter.com/sFs7JblXJd— RYA (@Rayuarap) July 8, 2016
My favorite #CarefreeBlackKids2k16…my son & niece. pic.twitter.com/JIPIwGvHX8
— Yesha (@YeshaCallahan) July 7, 2016
“It’s a beautiful day to smile” 😭😭 #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/LhuXrYuipY
— Heben Nigatu (@heavenrants) July 7, 2016
#CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/AzG0YztGdR
— Heben Nigatu (@heavenrants) July 7, 2016
— Tracy Clayton (@brokeymcpoverty) July 7, 2016
#CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/s77Xj332l4
— Steelo Mean (@upthetwerx) July 7, 2016
My favorite #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/cD2lYbJ4XH
— Measu (@bellaydancer) July 7, 2016
#CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/uPhNdHqK2f
— TheThirdPew (@NathanZed) July 7, 2016
#CareFreeBlackKids2k16 One of my fav videoshttps://t.co/JzXZCB4iXe
— Dj $pinaveli (@DayshLoaf_) July 7, 2016
@heavenrants #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 ICONIC https://t.co/ooGT0mScBW
— Eyezora (@eyezora) July 7, 2016
#CarefreeBlackKids2k16? Say no more. Here’s a few #MiniMilah offerings pic.twitter.com/NOJNNCwGbU
— jamilah lemieux (@JamilahLemieux) July 7, 2016
When my students trapped up “Do, Re,Mi” from Sound Of Music #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 pic.twitter.com/tx9G1vQLTq
— Jaz (@_AllThatJaz) July 7, 2016
This is honestly how I try to live my life. This vibe is all I want. RT @heavenrants: Frolic #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/JjiHOFsBL7
— starryknight (@sharisknight) July 7, 2016
this makes me so happy https://t.co/VReFfPYjuG #CarefreeBlackKids2k16
— TheThirdPew (@NathanZed) July 7, 2016
I don’t know if it’s my place to contribute to #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 but this is one of my favorite vines ever 😭💕 https://t.co/poasJgL7VH
— Kaitlyn (@Kasnobi) July 9, 2016
“slap slap” 😭😭 #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/1k5lsMHqP2
— Heben Nigatu (@heavenrants) July 7, 2016
THOSE BABY CHEEKS 👼🏾 #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/0lh2Pi7prh
— Heben Nigatu (@heavenrants) July 7, 2016
This family is so precious <3 #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/PnpgxbUnf9
— Heben Nigatu (@heavenrants) July 7, 2016
I hope this thread brought some joy into your day. I really needed this. #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/1lX4T183Wa
— Heben Nigatu (@heavenrants) July 7, 2016
#CarefreeBlackKids2k16 https://t.co/pSmdR5i6HJ
— guy with wifi (@the_faisalahmed) July 7, 2016
14. I may not know baby talk but I know he was spitting straight flames 🔥🔥 #CarefreeBlackKids2k16 pic.twitter.com/poJmnxUDYl
— M? (@poeticgf) July 7, 2016