Oklahoma City hosted a pride fest that was filled with music, rainbow flags, and hugs—thanks in part to Sara Cunningham and her group, "Free Mom Hugs." For some people, those hugs bring a feeling of ...

It all started with a homemade button with “Free Mom Hugs” written on it in black Sharpie. Sara Cunningham, a mom of two from Oklahoma, wore it to a Pride festival in 2015, offering hugs to anyone who ...

These volunteers never turn down a hug. Since Free Mom Hugs launched its Kentucky chapter in 2018 its volunteers have hugged and affirmed hundreds and hundreds of complete strangers. It’s a gesture of ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Twin Cities Pride has kicked off and thousands are flooding Loring Park to celebrate inclusion. There’s art, food, activities and more than 650 vendors and businesses offering resources ...

Free Mom Hugs — the humble, homegrown LGBTQ+ advocacy group — has come a long way since Sara Cunningham attended Oklahoma City Pride wearing a button that offered marchers and attendees a “free” ...

In this week's My Unsung Hero, Katie Ortman Doble recounts how a stranger supported her after a rare cancer diagnosis. Time now for "My Unsung Hero," our series from the team at Hidden Brain. "My ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One hug at a time: Why parents are showing up to embrace people at Pride. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News, photo: Joseph ...