This month, in honor of the many holidays showing appreciation for brave and resilient people, we asked you to show us the people who make your communities a better place but often times have little credit - your unsung heroes.
We received many inspiring submissions. Thank you to everyone who participated this month! We can't wait to see what you offer up for our next photo of the month.
May's Selected Photo
"As I walk up the steps of the Embarcadero BART station during my morning commute, I can hear the soaring jazz notes from Don Cunningham's clarinet. He is there every morning without fail, playing for the thousands of people who pass through the station, lifting our spirits. Thank you, Don, for sharing your art and helping me start each morning on a beautiful note."
- Christy Yip, Photo credit: Bartflipped
More Photo Contributions
"My grandmother Lucía Dalmasí is my favorite character of my personal story. A creative, detailed-oriented, elegant and compassionate woman who has exceeded the mark at every point. A hero that will not be unknown because her legacy of beauty, truth and goodness will live forever in my heart."
-Liliana Peliks
"Gabe Gordon is the owner of the restaurant, beer bar and brewery Beachwood BBQ in Long Beach, Ca and Seal Beach, Ca. His restaurants are well-loved by their local communities and serve as a place for people to come together to eat great food, drink delicious craft beer and be merry!"
- Michael Mermelstein, Photo credit: OC Weekly
First woman to become Secretary of State for Health in Peru, Ilda Urízar dedicated her life to advancing policies that ensured the well being of women, children and families in Peru. Committed to social justice and to reinstating democracy in the country, she became an activist at the age of 16 and since then acted as congress woman and a voice for disadvantaged populations.
A loving mother to her 5 children, an unconditional support to her friends and a visionary for social change in the country, she left this world in 1996 and is remembered as a remarkable example of women leadership in Peru.
- Maisa Arias
"Roman Mars is a very talented public radio producer and is the creator of "99% Invisible" a public radio show and podcast about design. He is a proud supporter of grassroots public radio and works to keep public radio by the people, for the people. His work inspires me!"
- Cassie Stiftl, Photo credit: NPR
Next Month's Theme is: "Cultivation"
For next month's Photo of the Month, we ask: what is being cultivated in your garden? In the northern hemisphere, spring is on it's way out, and with summer comes lush gardens full of cheerful people and colorful produce!
Your garden doesn’t just grow beautiful and nutritious produce, it also cultivates relationships, new skills and strong communities. Show us what your garden has produced, and show others what’s possible!
