Students would listen to a real life story that introduces a human hardship followed by insight and strength necessary to overcome. The lesson lies in the humanity of the experience, delivering the ultimate goal of empathy; we are one. Students may respond to the experience with visual art drawings, creating a greeting card, posting on instagram or other social media. Teaching tolerance through Identiy, Diversity, Justice and Action are the corner stone of Perspectives for a Diverse America online learning curriculum (K-12).