Where peaceful coexistence is carved in stone

"Peace is more than the absence of war. Peace is accord. Harmony." 6/10/17 In Chongqing, China, an incredible collection of figures memorializes the country's history in stone. Dating back to the 9th century, these ancient rock carvings borrow imagery from Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, highlighting the peaceful co-existence of the three religions. How This Women's Biker Club Helps Babies in Need The Sirens Women's Motorcycle Club in New York City is more than a group of women riding choppers. The club, which focuses on women's health issues, teamed up with The New York Milk Bank to deliver donor milk to mothers and babies who need it — all for free. Protecting Our Oceans from Ghost Traps At any given time, there are thought to be over 360,000 tons of loose fishing nets floating through our oceans posing a threat to marine life. Kurt Lieber knew something needed to be done, so he assembled the Ocean Defender Alliance, a group of volunteer divers cleaning California's coasts of ghost nets and traps. Riding (Horses) for Compton Hidden among the homes and businesses of Compton sits an unlikely stable. At The Compton Jr. Posse, kids from the neighborhood learn to ride and care for horses. Shola Oyefeso, a member of the group, says she's proud to ride for Compton, and though the horses are donated, that doesn't change the bond riders have with them. Second Chance Ink: The Tattoo Studio Covering up Messages of Hate People make mistakes. And when those mistakes are inked onto skin, they're a source of shame and embarrassment. In Baltimore, one tattoo shop is giving people with hateful ink a second chance—for free. Copyright © 2017 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list